https://journal.coralsllc.com/index.php/CJAR <p><strong>Welcome to CORALS’ Journal of Applied Research</strong></p> <p>Launched in 2023 from Port Saint Lucie, Florida (USA), we are a dynamic peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal ready to showcase groundbreaking papers. Explore our seamless submission process and discover how we can enhance your publishing experience. Avail of our manuscript conversion and editing support services, with exclusive discounts on bundled services. First-time researchers, your contributions are especially valued! Our licensing follows Creative Commons standards.</p> <p><strong>Discover Our Journal's Focus:</strong> Navigate to the <a title="new window opens" href="https://journal.coralsllc.com/index.php/CJAR/articlesubmissions-policies-Pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C'JAR's Scope, Policies, Process, and Prices tab</a> to understand our focus. We seek contemporary research that spans the divide between theory and practice, impacting how humans interact, survive, and endure. Embrace articles on research methods that provide meaningful insights for practical researchers refining data collection or analysis methods.</p> <p><strong>Who Should Publish With Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Post-doctorates looking to present their dissertation, thesis, or capstone projects in article format.</li> <li>Professors striving for publication, be it for tenure or teaching requirements.</li> <li>Researchers and practitioners across social sciences, business, education, healthcare, veterinary, legal (including law enforcement), engineering, IT, and other practical professions.</li> <li>PhDs working as adjuncts, unaffiliated with teaching institutions but seeking IRB-sponsored research opportunities and a dedicated publication space.</li> <li>Anyone encountering challenges in finding the right journal for their article.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Join Us in Advancing Research!</strong> Submit your article today and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing applied research.</p> CORALS LLC en-US CORALS' Journal of Applied Research 2993-9593 https://journal.coralsllc.com/index.php/CJAR/article/view/31 <p class="CJARABSTRACT">This study presents the development and validation of a quantitative instrument designed to measure cultural awareness and belonging within the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in organizations. The Cultural Awareness and Belonging Survey (CABS) aims to fill the research gap by offering a reliable tool for assessing these constructs. Drawing on theoretical frameworks such as the theory of generative interactions, the CABS survey was constructed with three initial dimensions: Embrace, Engage, and Enact. Data were collected from 403 U.S.-based participants using a cross-sectional survey design. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated a two-dimensional model consisting of Embrace and Enact, with strong internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = .91 for Embrace and .91 for Enact). The fit indices (CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.97, RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.02) confirmed the robustness of the measurement model. The findings suggest that cultural awareness and belonging are critical factors in organizational performance and psychological safety, with practical implications for DEI initiatives. This study contributes a validated tool for organizations to understand better and enhance their DEI efforts, fostering a more inclusive workplace environment.</p> Marc Muchnick Pamelyn Witteman Susan Saurage-Altenloh Copyright (c) 2024 Authors and C'Jar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2 3 10.58593/cjar.v2i3.31