Description

The Intrinsic Religiosity Scale (IRS) is a psychometric tool designed to measure individuals’ intrinsic religiosity. Intrinsic religiosity refers to an internal, personal commitment to religion, where religious faith and practice are internally guided and form a central part of the individual’s identity and life.

Purpose

The main goal of the IRS is to provide a reliable and valid tool for assessing intrinsic religiosity. This tool helps researchers and clinicians understand how intrinsic religiosity affects individuals’ psychological well-being, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, it can be used to study the relationship between religiosity and various psychological and social factors.

Analysis

The IRS consists of a series of statements that evaluate various aspects of intrinsic religiosity. The main dimensions typically examined include:
Personal Commitment: Evaluates the degree to which religion is a central part of the individual’s life and identity.
Example statements: “My religion is the dominant force in my life.”
Internal Motivation: Assesses the degree to which religious practices and beliefs are guided by internal needs and desires.
Example statements: “I pray and participate in religious activities because I feel it internally.”
Spiritual Growth: Evaluates the pursuit of spiritual development and inner searching through religion.
Example statements: “My religion helps me develop my spiritual self.”

Scoring

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

References

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Gorsuch, R. L., & McPherson, S. E. (1989). Intrinsic/Extrinsic Measurement: I/E-Revised and Single-Item Scales. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 28(3), 348-354.
Maltby, J., & Day, L. (1998). Amending a measure of the Quest religious orientation: Applicability of the scale’s use among religious and non-religious persons. Personality and Individual Differences, 25(3), 517-522.
Hill, P. C., & Pargament, K. I. (2003). Advances in the Conceptualization and Measurement of Religion and Spirituality: Implications for Physical and Mental Health Research. American Psychologist, 58(1), 64-74.