Objective

The objective of the Religious Orientation and Involvement Scale is to understand the nature and intensity of an individual’s religious life. Specifically, the scale aims to measure:
Internal Religious Orientation: Religion serves as an internal purpose for the individual, deeply influencing their beliefs and values.
External Religious Orientation: Religion is primarily used for external benefits, such as social acceptance or personal security.
Involvement in Religious Activities: The frequency and degree of participation in religious practices, such as attending ceremonies, praying, and engaging in religious communities.

Analysis

The analysis of the data collected through the Religious Orientation and Involvement Scale involves understanding the various dimensions of religious life, such as:
Personal Beliefs and Values: The analysis examines how personal beliefs and values are influenced by religion and how they are integrated into the individual’s daily life.
Social Dimension: Evaluates the role of religion in social relationships and the community.
Comparative Analysis: The analysis may also compare religious trends among different cultural or social groups.

Scoring

The scoring of the scale is typically done using a Likert scale, where participants rate their level of agreement or disagreement with statements related to their religious orientation and involvement. The data is used to determine the levels of religious commitment and orientation, which may range from low to high levels.

References

Allport, G. W., & Ross, J. M. (1967). “Personal religious orientation and prejudice”. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Gorsuch, R. L., & McPherson, S. E. (1989). “Intrinsic/Extrinsic Measurement: I/E-Revised and Single-Item Scales”. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.
Batson, C. D., Schoenrade, P., & Ventis, W. L. (1993). Religion and the Individual: A Social-Psychological Perspective. Oxford University Press.