Purpose

The main purpose of the Religious Attitude Inventory is to evaluate individuals’ beliefs, feelings, and behaviors in relation to religion. This may include assessing how important religion is in someone’s life, how often they participate in religious activities, and what their core religious beliefs are.

Analysis

The analysis of the Religious Attitude Inventory involves collecting data from participants through questionnaires or interviews. The responses are scored and analyzed to reveal trends and patterns regarding individuals’ religious attitudes. The questions may relate to various dimensions of religious life, such as personal faith, social religious activity, and moral values.

Scoring

The scoring of the Inventory is carried out using quantitative methods, usually through a Likert scale, where participants are asked to indicate the degree of their agreement or disagreement with various statements. The scale may range, for example, from “not at all” to “very much,” and these responses can be converted into numerical values to calculate an overall index of religious attitude.

References

Allport, G. W., & Ross, J. M. (1967). Personal religious orientation and prejudice. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Glock, C. Y., & Stark, R. (1965). Religion and Society in Tension. Chicago: Rand McNally.
Batson, C. D., & Ventis, W. L. (1982). The Religious Experience: A Social-Psychological Perspective. New York: Oxford University Press.