Development and preliminary validation of the cultural values conflict scale for South Asian women

This article describes the development and validation of the Cultural Value s Conflict Scale (CVCS) for South Asian women in the United States. Three h undred nineteen participants were administered the CVCS. Exploratory factor analysis supported a 2-factor model of cultural value conflict, namely int imate relations and sex role expectations. Results indicated that the inter nal consistency and test-retest reliabilities were adequate. Discriminant v alidity was demonstrated by differences shown between Ist and 2nd-generatio n South Asian women. Convergent validity was demonstrated by a positive rel ationship between the CVCS and measures of anxiety and cultural adjustment difficulties. Finally, it appears that social desirability plays a role in the self-representation of this group of South Asian women.