Objective

The main objective of examining Religious Orientation and Involvement is to understand how religious beliefs and practices are integrated into individuals’ lives. This includes assessing internal motivations, such as personal faith and spiritual quest, as well as external motivations, such as social acceptance and status. The aim is to highlight the motives behind religious participation and to determine how these affect individuals’ personal and social lives.

Analysis

The analysis of Religious Orientation and Involvement includes the use of tools such as questionnaires that assess:
Intrinsic religious orientation: Religion constitutes a central element of an individual’s life and leads to a profound inner spiritual experience. People with a strong intrinsic orientation view religion as an end in itself.
Extrinsic religious orientation: Religion is used as a means to achieve external goals, such as social acceptance, support, or status. People with an extrinsic orientation may participate in religious activities mainly for social or practical reasons.
Religious involvement: The degree and nature of participation in religious activities, such as the frequency of church attendance, prayer, and involvement in religious communities.

Calibration

The calibration of religious orientation and involvement is usually carried out through a Likert scale, where participants rate the extent to which they agree with statements related to their motives and participation in religion. The data collected are analyzed to determine the profile of individuals’ religious orientation and involvement, providing insights into the different forms and degrees of religious commitment.

References

Allport, G. W., & Ross, J. M. (1967). Personal religious orientation and prejudice. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Batson, C. D., Schoenrade, P., & Ventis, W. L. (1993). Religion and the Individual: A Social-Psychological Perspective. Oxford University Press.
Glock, C. Y. (1962). On the Study of Religious Commitment. Religious Education.