Ritualistic, theistic, and existential spirituality: initial psychometric qualities of the RiTE measure of spirituality.

Autor: Webb JR; Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Box 70649, Johnson City, TN, 37614, USA, webbjr@etsu.edu., Toussaint L, Dula CS
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of religion and health [J Relig Health] 2014 Aug; Vol. 53 (4), pp. 972-85.
DOI: 10.1007/s10943-013-9697-y
Abstrakt: An expanded model to conceptualize sacred human experiences is discussed wherein the term Spirituality is broadened to include: (1) Ritualistic Spirituality, (2) Theistic Spirituality, and (3) Existential Spirituality. However, a measure incorporating this expanded model does not yet exist. A 67-item self-report questionnaire was developed and data were collected from 1,301 undergraduate students. A series of factor analytic procedures yielded a three-factor structure consistent with the guiding theoretical model and refinement produced three 10-item subscales. Evidence for construct validity and sound psychometric properties was indicative of a reliable, valid, and unique tool to assess the multidimensional nature of spirituality.
Databáze: MEDLINE