Description

The Dimensions of Religious Ideology Scale (DRIS) is a psychometric tool developed to measure the various aspects of religious ideology. This scale evaluates the fundamental beliefs, values, and teachings adopted by individuals, which guide their religious life and understanding of the world.

Goal

The goal of DRIS is to provide a comprehensive assessment of individuals’ religious beliefs and teachings. This helps researchers and clinicians understand how religious ideology influences people’s thinking, behavior, values, and their overall approach to life.

Analysis

The DRIS consists of a series of statements representing different dimensions of religious ideology. Participants are asked to rate the extent to which they agree or disagree with each statement. The main dimensions typically included are:
Dogmatic Belief: Refers to the acceptance of fundamental religious dogmas and teachings.
Theological Perceptions: Involves perceptions regarding the nature of God or gods and the relationship between humans and God.
Moral and Ethical Beliefs: Includes the moral principles and values that guide the behavior of believers.
Eschatological Beliefs: Pertains to beliefs about the afterlife and the final judgment.
Soteriological Beliefs: Relates to beliefs concerning salvation and redemption.

Scoring

The scoring of the DRIS is done using Likert scales, where participants rate each statement on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). These responses are then collected and analyzed to generate overall scores for each dimension of religious ideology. Higher scores indicate greater agreement with the statements representing each dimension.

Bibliography

Glock, C. Y., & Stark, R. (1965). Religion and Society in Tension. Chicago: Rand McNally.
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.
Hill, P. C., & Hood, R. W. Jr. (1999). Measures of Religiosity. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Stark, R., & Bainbridge, W. S. (1987). A Theory of Religion. Peter Lang Publishing.