title: Using the Revised Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans (ARSMA-II) with Older Adults.
abstract: Projections for the year 2030 show that Latinos are expected to make the largest population increase. Cultural values create expectation levels about what will happen to the elderly. Acculturation is a concept that has been studied extensively, yet the relationship between age and acculturation has not been a focus of study. The present study has proposed an alternate way of scoring the ARSMA-II based on receiver operating characteristics. Specifically, this approach looks at participants' responses to two individual items to determine the level of acculturation of the older adults. It is a quicker method and one that could save healthcare providers a great deal of time as well as help them better understand their clients' level of acculturation; thus, being able to provide the appropriate educational materials.
authors: Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging.
authors: Daniel E
authors: DE
authors: Jimenez
authors: Heather L
authors: HL
authors: Gray
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Cucciare
authors: Sheba
authors: S
authors: Kumbhani
authors: Dolores
authors: D
authors: Gallagher-Thompson