Purpose

The main purpose of the ROS-R Scale is to provide an updated and more comprehensive measurement of religious attitudes, examining additional dimensions that may not have been considered in the original scale. The objectives include:
Intrinsic Orientation: Continues to assess internal religious devotion, where religion is an end in itself and an essential part of the individual’s life.
Extrinsic Orientation: Examines the use of religion as a means for social or personal benefits.
Quest Orientation: A new dimension introduced in the revised version, which evaluates the individual’s open and sincere search for religious and spiritual truths.

Analysis

The analysis of the ROS-R Scale involves evaluating a broad range of statements that cover the aforementioned dimensions. Participants are asked to indicate the extent of their agreement or disagreement with the statements, which reflect different forms of religious commitment and searching. The analysis of responses can reveal complex patterns of religious orientation and link the results with social, psychological, and cultural parameters.

Scoring

Scoring is carried out using a Likert scale, where participants assess the intensity of their religious attitudes and orientation. The data are converted into numerical values representing the levels of intrinsic, extrinsic, and quest orientation. This scoring allows for comparisons across different populations and for tracking changes in religious attitudes over time.

References

Batson, C. D., & Schoenrade, P. (1991). Measuring Religion as Quest: Validity Concerns. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.
Gorsuch, R. L., & McPherson, S. E. (1989). Intrinsic/Extrinsic Measurement: I/E-Revised and Single-Item Scales. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.
Hill, P. C., & Pargament, K. I. (2003). Advances in the Conceptualization and Measurement of Religion and Spirituality. American Psychologist.