Description

The Five-Dimension Scale of Religiosity (FDSR) is a psychometric tool developed to assess the multidimensional nature of religiosity. This scale is based on the work of Charles Glock and Rodney Stark, who proposed that religiosity can be better understood through five key dimensions: the ideological, ritualistic, experiential, intellectual, and social dimensions.

Objective

The main goal of the FDSR is to provide a comprehensive and multidimensional tool for evaluating religiosity. This tool helps researchers understand how religiosity influences individuals’ thinking, behavior, and values, as well as how it relates to various psychological, social, and health-related factors.

Analysis

The FDSR consists of five main dimensions:
Ideological Dimension:
Refers to the religious beliefs and teachings that an individual accepts.
Example statement: “I believe in the existence of God.”
Ritualistic Dimension:
Assesses religious practices and rituals, such as prayer and participation in religious ceremonies.
Example statement: “I pray daily.”
Experiential Dimension:
Refers to personal and metaphysical experiences related to religiosity.
Example statement: “I have felt the presence of God in my life.”
Intellectual Dimension:
Assesses knowledge and understanding of religious texts, history, and theology.
Example statement: “I regularly study religious texts.”
Social Dimension:
Refers to participation in religious communities and social relationships related to religiosity.
Example statement: “I participate in religious groups and activities.”

Scoring

The scoring of the FDSR is done using Likert scales, where participants rate each statement on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The responses are collected and analyzed to produce overall scores for each dimension of religiosity. Higher scores indicate greater commitment and dedication to religiosity.

References

Glock, C. Y., & Stark, R. (1965). Religion and Society in Tension. Chicago: Rand McNally.
Hill, P. C., & Hood, R. W. Jr. (1999). Measures of Religiosity. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Cornwall, M., Albrecht, S. L., Cunningham, P. H., & Pitcher, B. L. (1986). The dimensions of religiosity: A conceptual model with an empirical test. Review of Religious Research, 27(3), 226-244.
King, P. E., & Boyatzis, C. J. (2004). Exploring adolescent spiritual and religious development: Current and future theoretical and empirical perspectives. Applied Developmental Science, 8(1), 2-6.