title: Construction and initial validation of the Multiracial Experiences Measure (MEM).
abstract: This article describes the development and validation of the Multiracial Experiences Measure (MEM): a new measure that assesses uniquely racialized risks and resiliencies experienced by individuals of mixed racial heritage. Across 2 studies, there was evidence for the validation of the 25-item MEM with 5 subscales including Shifting Expressions, Perceived Racial Ambiguity, Creating Third Space, Multicultural Engagement, and Multiracial Discrimination. The 5-subscale structure of the MEM was supported by a combination of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Evidence of criterion-related validity was partially supported with MEM subscales correlating with measures of racial diversity in one's social network, color-blind racial attitude, psychological distress, and identity conflict. Evidence of discriminant validity was supported with MEM subscales not correlating with impression management. Implications for future research and suggestions for utilization of the MEM in clinical practice with multiracial adults are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Hyung Chol
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Kelly F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.affiliation: School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Rudy P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Guevarra
authors.affiliation: Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education, University of Maryland.
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Blair
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007063:Identity Crisis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D044469:Racial Groups / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012919:Social Behavior; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D055815:Young Adult