Purpose

The purpose of the Religious Orientation Scale is to distinguish the way in which people relate to their religion into two main categories:
Intrinsic Orientation: Religion is regarded as an end in itself and an essential part of a person’s life. Individuals with an intrinsic orientation integrate religion into their core values and seek to live according to religious principles.
Extrinsic Orientation: Religion is used as a means to achieve external goals, such as social acceptance, security, and social status. Individuals with an extrinsic orientation may participate in religious activities primarily for social or practical benefits.

Analysis

The analysis of the Religious Orientation Scale involves evaluating responses to a set of statements related to an individual’s religious life. Participants are asked to assess how much they agree or disagree with various statements that reflect intrinsic and extrinsic religious tendencies. The analysis of the data reveals patterns and trends that characterize individuals’ religious orientation, allowing researchers to better understand the relationship between religious life and other psychological or social factors.

Scoring

Scoring is done using a Likert scale, in which participants rate their level of agreement with statements related to religious orientation. These responses are converted into numerical values to determine the levels of intrinsic and extrinsic orientation. This process helps form a religious orientation profile that can be compared across different populations or individuals.

References

Allport, G. W., & Ross, J. M. (1967). Personal religious orientation and prejudice. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Batson, C. D., & Ventis, W. L. (1982). The Religious Experience: A Social-Psychological Perspective. Oxford University Press.
Kirkpatrick, L. A., & Hood, R. W. (1990). Intrinsic-extrinsic religious orientation: The boon or bane of contemporary psychology of religion? Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.