Development of the Cultural Appreciation of Martial Arts Scale
Journal Title: Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable social sciences instrument to measure the cultural appreciation of martial arts practitioners. To that end, the Cultural Appreciation of Martial Arts Scale (CAMAS) was developed. The study resulted in a 20-item, 3-factor scale that measures Cultural Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity, and Cultural Awareness in the martial arts. The CAMAS has already garnered interest from instructors, whose schools were selected for this study, for use in evaluating program efficacy in providing cultural teachings and as a possible method to expose marketing opportunities for program offerings.
Authors and Affiliations
John R. Malmo, Merry Moiseichik
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