The current report covers the reliability and validity data on an extensive study of the Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Acculturation Scale (SL-ASIA) involving a sample of 324 adults. Concurrent validity results showed that the SL-ASIA scores were significantly correlated with demographic information hypothesized to reflect levels of Asian-American identity. For example, high SL-ASIA scores were found associated with having attended school in the U.S. over a longer period of time, during which time the subject's Asian identity would have been reduced. Factorial validity was determined by comparing factors obtained for the SL-ASIA with factors reported for a similar scale measuring ethnic identity of Hispanics, the ARSMA. Of the four interpretable factors reported for the ARSMA, three were identified for the SL-ASIA.

Results on the Suinn‐Lew Asian Self‐Identity Acculturation Scale (SL‐ASIA; Suinn, Rikard‐Figueroa, Lew, & Vigil, 1987) confirm similarities between Singapore Asians and United States Asians on acculturation factors. The research also compared mean values on the SL‐ASIA scale as a method of adding validity information regarding the scale. Singapore Asians did achieve a score indicative of Asian identity, whereas Asian Americans obtained a mean score indicative of higher Western acculturation.

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In this article we review theoretical and empirical literature relating to the experiences and outcomes of minorities (ie., individuals of non-European descent) in work settings that are populated primarily by members of the majority (Le., individuals who are of European descent). We review literature on processes at the micro (Le., individual, interpersonal, and small group) and the macro (ie., organizational, societal, and cultural) levels that influence the ability of minority individuals to obtain, maintain, and succeed in positions in majority organizations. Tajfel and Turner'sSocialIdentity Theory is used as an organizational and integrative framework for this literature. Some suggestions for possible ways of countering some of the problems minority workers encounter are woven in with the review; and areas where additional conceptual and empirical work is needed are discussed.

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