Description

The False Self Scale – Relationship with God (FSS-RG) is a psychometric tool designed to assess the existence and impact of the false self in an individual’s relationship with God. This scale explores how individuals may present a false self in their religious beliefs and practices, or hide their true feelings and beliefs in order to conform to religious or moral expectations. The goal is to understand how these behaviors affect their personal relationship with God and their spiritual well-being.

Purpose

The main purpose of the FSS-RG is to:
Assess the existence and extent of the false self in individuals’ religious beliefs and practices.
Analyze the effects of the presence of the false self on an individual’s relationship with God, such as emotional well-being and spiritual satisfaction.
Provide information that can be used to develop interventions or programs that promote an authentic and honest relationship with God.

Analysis

The analysis of the data collected through the FSS-RG involves various statistical methods:
Reliability: Cronbach’s alpha is used to ensure the internal consistency of the scale. A high Cronbach’s alpha indicates good reliability.
Factor Analysis: Used to confirm the structural validity of the scale, identifying the underlying dimensions of the false self.
Correlations: Relationships are examined between the scale’s results and other psychological or spiritual variables, such as emotional well-being, spiritual satisfaction, and the sense of authenticity in one’s relationship with God.

Scoring

Scoring of the FSS-RG is usually done using a 5-point Likert scale, where participants rate the extent to which they agree with various statements related to the false self in their relationship with God. Scores are calculated by summing the item ratings for each dimension of the false self. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the false self and lower authenticity in the religious relationship.

References

Winnicott, D. W. (1965). The Maturational Processes and the Facilitating Environment. Hogarth Press.
Gergen, K. J. (1991). The Saturated Self: Dilemmas of Identity in Contemporary Life. Basic Books.
Paloutzian, R. F., & Park, C. L. (2005). Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Guilford Press.
Nouwen, H. J. M. (1975). The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society. Doubleday.
Miller, W. R., & Thoresen, C. E. (2003). Spirituality, Religion, and Health: An Emerging Research Field. American Psychological Association.