Comparison of American Indian and Non-Native BASC-2 Self-Report-Adolescent Scores

Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res. 2017;24(3):14-38. doi: 10.5820/aian.2403.2017.14.

Abstract

BASC-2 SRP-A scores of 162 American Indian (AI) youth were compared with those of an ethnically diverse sample (N = 200) to explore group equivalence. A MANOVA indicated group differences among the five composites. AIs outscored non-Natives in Inattention/Hyperactivity. We examined AIs' ADHD scores in relation to their acculturation strategies, measured using the Bicultural Ethnic Identity Scale. Culturally marginalized AIs (low White and low Indian acculturation) reported stronger ADHD symptoms than bicultural, assimilated, or separated youth. The potential impact of culture on clinical measures is discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Acculturation*
  • Adolescent
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / ethnology*
  • Child
  • Child Behavior Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Child Behavior Disorders / ethnology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Indians, North American / ethnology*
  • Male
  • Oklahoma / ethnology
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / statistics & numerical data*
  • Self Report*
  • Social Identification*