Comparison of Three Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure Models: A Confirmatory Analysis with Female Population

ABSTRACT: This article investigates whether the MEIM can measure and identify the ethnic identity ofmultiple groups at a time. It also explores whether the MEIM contains a two factor or three factor subscale.Further, this article examines which version of the MEIM is best suited for measuring ethnicidentity. Discussionregarding a comparison of models by Roberts, Sobansky, and Yap is presented. Additionally, the study indicatesthat the Yap et al.bi-factor model is the best fit to the data. The least two fitted models, the Roberts et al Modeland Sobansky et al Model have marginal results, which suggest the consideration of some model adjustments tomake the models more defensible. Finally, the article shows that among the three MEIM models used (Roberts,Sobansky, and Yap), that the Yap et al. bi-factor model is best suited for measuring ethnic identity as it is theonly model that achieves the criteria for non-significant χ2 and satisfactory Fit Indexes for both groups–AfricanAmerican and Black American.

KEYWORDS: Identity, Ethnicity, Black Women, African American