Linguists and Language Maintenance: Pasifika Languages in Manukau, New Zealand

Taumoefolau, Melenaite; Starks, Donna; Davis, Karen; Bell, Allan

doi:10.1353/ol.2002.0015

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“…Similar language-use rates have been found among Pacific youth, despite an overall high level of ethnic pride (Helu et al, 2009). However, Pacific languages are important to Pacific identities and cultural preservation (Starks, 2006; Starks et al, 2005; Taumoefolau et al, 2002). This lends support to Phinney and Ong’s (2007) assertion of behaviors not being necessary for ethnic identity.…”

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The Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale-Revised (PIWBS-R).

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Sibley²

2015

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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We develop and validate a revised version of the Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale (the PIWBS-R). This revision extends the original 5-factor PIWBS model to include a sixth subscale assessing Cultural Efficacy (CE). The definition and item content for CE was based on a synthesis of research on self-efficacy and Pacific cultural capital. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (N = 919) supported the revised 6-factor PIWBS-R model. Validation analyses using a sample subset indicated that the PIWBS-R subscales predicted distinct criterion outcomes (Ns = 452-522). CE uniquely predicted self-reported Church Attendance, travel to the Pacific Islands, confidence in speaking Pacific heritage language, and satisfaction with health. Critically, Pacific Connectedness and Belonging and Perceived Societal Wellbeing predicted a lower likelihood of having been diagnosed with diabetes. These findings highlight the potential of the PIWBS-R model for research assessing the protective function of certain aspects of Pacific identity on health-related outcomes. A copy of the PIWBS-R, scale psychometrics, and construct definitions are provided.

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confidence: 99%