Table 3.
Average ratings of Cultural Pride and Belonging (MEIM)a
| Item Text | Mean (sd) |
|---|---|
| I have spent time trying to find out more about my AI/AN identity | 4.47 (0.87) |
| I am active in groups that include mostly members of my AI/AN group | 3.31 (1.36) |
| I have a clear sense of my AI/AN identity and what it means for me | 3.97 (1.06) |
| I think a lot about how my life will be affected by my AI/AN identity | 4.08 (1.02) |
| I am happy that I am a member of the AI/AN tribal group I belong to | 4.68 (0.66) |
| I have a strong sense of belonging to my AI/AN tribal group | 3.87 (1.14) |
| I understand pretty well what my AI/AN identity means to me | 4.14 (0.96) |
| In order to learn more about my AI/AN identity, I have often talked to other people | 4.16 (0.92) |
| I have a lot of pride in my AI/AN identity | 4.70 (0.62) |
| I participate in cultural practices of my own AI/AN tribal group | 3.80 (1.14) |
| I feel a strong attachment towards my AI/AN tribal group | 4.26 (0.92) |
| I feel good about my cultural background | 4.46 (0.86) |
| Overall Scale Average: | 4.16 (0.66) |
a
5-point scale from Response of “Strongly Disagree” = 1 to “Strongly Agree” = 5