Description

The Meaning, Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness (MMMR) is a psychometric tool designed to assess various dimensions of religiosity and spirituality in an individual. This scale explores aspects such as religious belief, religious practices, spiritual experiences, and the impact of religion on daily life and values. MMMR provides a comprehensive picture of the religious and spiritual life of individuals.

Purpose

The main goal of the MMMR is to provide a reliable and valid means of evaluating religiosity and spirituality across various dimensions. This tool helps researchers and clinicians understand how different aspects of religiosity influence 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 MMMR consists of a series of statements assessing different aspects of religiosity and spirituality. The main dimensions typically examined include:
Religious Belief: Assesses the degree of belief in religious teachings and doctrines.
Example statements: “My belief in a higher power is firm and deep.”
Religious Practices: Assesses the frequency and devotion to religious practices such as prayer, worship, and participation in religious ceremonies.
Example statements: “I regularly participate in my community’s religious ceremonies.”
Spiritual Experiences: Assesses spiritual experiences and the sense of connection to the divine.
Example statements: “I have felt the presence of God in my life.”
Impact of Religion on Daily Life: Assesses how religion affects daily decisions, values, and behavior.
Example statements: “My religion guides my daily decisions and actions.”

Scoring

The scoring of the MMMR is done through 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 religiosity and spirituality. Higher scores indicate greater religious devotion and spiritual growth in the corresponding dimensions.

References

Hill, P. C., & Hood, R. W. Jr. (1999). Measures of Religiosity. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Koenig, H. G., McCullough, M. E., & Larson, D. B. (2001). Handbook of Religion and Health. Oxford University Press.
Pargament, K. I. (1997). The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice. Guilford Press.
Underwood, L. G., & Teresi, J. A. (2002). The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale: Development, theoretical description, reliability, exploratory factor analysis, and preliminary construct validity using health-related data. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24(1), 22-33.