Medindo comportamentos antirracistas: adaptação, evidências de validade e análise funcional da escala de ação antirracista (EAA) para adolescentes brasileiros

Abstract

Racism is a collective pattern of discriminatory practices, maintained over time by cultural reinforcers such as economic gains, social status, and benefits directed toward the dominant racial group, as well as aversive conditions imposed on minoritized groups. In Brazil, the Black population faces significant disadvantages across multiple social spheres, reinforcing whiteness as the hegemonic norm. In this context, the development and strengthening of antiracist repertoires becomes essential for promoting social justice and racial equity. This master’s thesis, composed of three complementary studies, aimed to contribute to the measurement and functional understanding of antiracist behaviors among Brazilian adolescents. Study 1 conducted an Integrative Literature Review (2014–2023) focused on instruments for assessing antiracist behaviors, identifying four scales developed in the United States and one Brazilian cultural adaptation, highlighting the scarcity of available measures for the national context. Study 2 involved the cross-cultural adaptation of the Anti-Racism Action Scale (ARAS) for Brazilian adolescents, gathering evidence of content validity and internal structure. The adapted version, named the Antiracist Action Scale (Escala de Ação Antirracista – EAA), presented a two-factor structure, adequate internal consistency, and robust psychometric indicators, demonstrating sensitivity to the ways in which interpersonal, community, and political antiracist engagement manifests during adolescence. Study 3 carried out a conceptual, operational, and functional analysis of the behaviors described in the EAA, based on Behavior Analysis, allowing for a deeper understanding of antiracist repertoires. The findings of this dissertation support the development of assessment, research, and intervention strategies aimed at strengthening antiracism in Brazil.