The development of intercultural and interethnic communication apprehension scales

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Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies Social and Intergroup Psychology Communication in Education and Healthcare

Abstract

Intercultural communication apprehension (ICA) is conceptualized as the fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated interaction with people of different groups, especially cultural and ethnic and/or racial groups. Based on this conceptualization, two scales were developed, including the Personal Report of Intercultural Communication Apprehension (PRICA) and the Personal Report of Interethnic Communication Apprehension (PRECA). In Study I, the initial scales consisted of 16 items each and were administered to 396 participants. Factor analyses reveal a unidimensional factor structure and high reliabilities for both scales. Construct validity measures were also administered in Study I. In Study II, modified versions of both scales along with criterion‐related validity items were administered to 369 participants. Factor analyses confirmed the unidimensional factor structure of both scales. Responses to the predictor items indicate that both scales possess criterion‐related validity.

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