Cross Cultural Adaptability Inventory

Cross Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI) (Kelley, C. & J. Meyers, 1987) Instructions The purpose of this inventory is to help you assess your ability to adapt to living in another culture and to interact effectively with people from different cultures. Read each statement carefully and choose the response that best describes you right now. Indicate your response by circling the appropriate abbreviation to the right of the statement. For example, if you think a statement “tends to be true” about you, circle ‘TT’ next to that statement. Some items may sound very similar. Don’t worry about being perfectly consistent in your answers. Just choose the most appropriate response for each item. 　 　 Definitely true True Tends to be true Tends to be not true Not true Definitely not true 1 I have ways to deal with the stresses of new situations. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 2 I believe I could live a fulfilling life in another culture. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 3 I try to understand people’s thoughts and feelings when I talk to them . DT T TT TNT NT DNT 4 I feel confident in my ability to cope with life. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 5 I can enjoy relating to all kinds of people. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 6 I believe I can accomplish what I set out to do, no matter where I am. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 7 I can laugh at myself when I make cultural faux pas (mistakes) . DT T TT TNT NT DNT 8 I like being with all kinds of people. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 9 I have a realistic perception of how others see me. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 10 When I am working with people of a different cultural background, it is important to me to receive their approval. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 11 I like a number of people who don’t share my particular interests. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 12 I believe that all people, of whatever race, are equally valuable. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 13 I like to try new things. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 14 If I had to adapt to a slower pace of life, I would become impatient. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 15 I am the kind of person who gives people who are different from me the benefit of the doubt. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 16 If I had to hire several job candidates from a different cultural background to my own, I feel confident that I could make a good judgement. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 17 If my ideas conflicted with those of others who are different from me, I would follow my ideas rather than theirs. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 18 I could live anywhere and enjoy life. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 19 Impressing people different from me is more important than being myself with them. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 20 I can perceive how people are feeling even if they are different from me. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 21 I make friends easily. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 22 When I am around people who are different from me, I feel lonely. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 23 I don’t enjoy trying new foods. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 24 I believe that all cultures have something worthwhile to offer. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 25 I feel free to maintain my personal values even among those who do not share them. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 　 　 Definitely true True Tends to be true Tends to be not true Not true Definitely not true 26 Even if I failed in a new living situation, I could still like myself. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 27 I am not good at understanding people when they are different from me. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 28 I pay attention to how people’s cultural differences affect their perceptions of me. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 29 I like new experiences. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 30 I enjoy spending time alone even in unfamiliar surroundings. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 31 I rarely get discouraged even when I work with people who are very different from me. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 32 People who know the world would describe me as a person who is intolerant of others’ differences. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 33 I consider the impact my actions have on others. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 34 It is difficult for me to approach unfamiliar situations with a positive attitude. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 35 I prefer to decide from my own attitudes even when those around me have different values. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 36 I can cope well with whatever feelings I might experience in a new culture. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 37 When I meet people who are different from me I tend to be judgmental about their differences. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 38 When I am with people who are different from me, I interpret their behaviour in the context of their culture. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 39 I can function in situations when things are not clear. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 40 When I meet people who are different from me I am interested in learning more about them. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 41 My personal value system is based on my own beliefs not on conformity to other people’s standards. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 42 I trust my own ability to communicate accurately in new situations. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 43 I enjoy talking with people who think differently than I think. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 44 When I am in a new or strange environment I keep an open mind. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 45 I can accept my imperfections regardless of how others view them. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 46 I am the kind of person which gives people who are different from me the benefit of the doubt. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 47 I expect that others will respect me regardless of their cultural background. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 48 I can live with the stress of encountering new circumstances or people. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 49 When I meet people who are different from me I expect to like them. DT T TT TNT NT DNT 50 In talking to people from other cultures I pay attention to body language. DT T TT TNT NT DNT