Scale-Description

The AQ-113 consists of 113 questions that explore individuals’ attitudes and perceptions regarding various aspects of religion, philosophy of life, and moral values. The dimensions measured by the scale include:

Religious Belief: The extent to which an individual embraces religious beliefs and participates in religious practices.

Spirituality: The sense of connection to something greater than oneself, beyond traditional religious structures.

Moral Values: An individual’s perceptions regarding morality and ethical behavior, irrespective of religious context.

Worldview: A person’s philosophy of life, their perception of life’s meaning, and how they address existential issues.

Participants rate the scale’s statements using a Likert scale, expressing the intensity of their beliefs or attitudes.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected from the AQ-113 is used to explore the different aspects of religious and philosophical attitudes. This information is crucial for understanding the role that religion and life philosophy play in shaping identity, behavior, and psychological well-being.

Statistical analyses include:

Reliability analysis, such as calculating Cronbach’s alpha, to ensure the internal consistency of the scale’s subscales.

Factor analysis to confirm the key dimensions measured by the scale.

Statistical analysis to investigate the correlations between attitudes and other psychological and social variables, such as well-being, anxiety, and behavior.

The data from the AQ-113 is used in research and clinical settings to understand the influence of religious and philosophical beliefs on mental health and daily life.

Purpose

The main goal of the AQ-113 is to evaluate an individual’s religious and philosophical attitudes and how these attitudes influence their life. Through this scale, researchers and mental health professionals can:

Understand the role of religious and philosophical attitudes in psychological well-being and personal identity.

Identify sources of meaning, support, and coping mechanisms in dealing with life’s challenges.

Develop interventions that consider individuals’ religious and philosophical beliefs.

Calibration

The calibration of the AQ-113 involves the following steps:

Reliability analysis to measure the internal consistency of responses for each dimension of the scale.

Factor analysis to validate the dimensions being assessed, ensuring that each dimension measures specific attitudes.

Cross-validation across different populations to confirm that the scale is generalizable and applicable in various cultural and social contexts.

Bibliography

Wulff, D. M. (1991). Psychology of Religion: Classic and Contemporary. John Wiley & Sons.

Hill, P. C., & Pargament, K. I. (2003). Advances in the conceptualization and measurement of religion and spirituality: Implications for physical and mental health research. American Psychologist, 58(1), 64-74.

Koenig, H. G., McCullough, M. E., & Larson, D. B. (2001). Handbook of Religion and Health. Oxford University Press.