Aim

The main aim of the Religious Pressures Scale is to measure the extent and nature of the pressures that individuals feel as a result of their religious obligations or religious identity. Specifically, the scale seeks to understand:
Pressures for compliance: The extent to which individuals feel obligated to comply with religious practices and rules.
Social pressures: The influence of family, friends, and community on an individual’s religious behavior and decisions.
Internal pressures: The internal conflicts and anxieties related to maintaining a religious life.

Analysis

The analysis of the data collected through the Religious Pressures Scale involves evaluating how religious pressures affect individuals’ psychological and emotional well-being. Participants are asked to respond to a set of statements concerning their perceptions and experiences of religious pressures. The analysis may reveal the sources and consequences of religious pressures, offering important insights into the psychological impact of religion on individuals’ lives.

Calibration

Calibration is carried out using a Likert scale, where participants assess the intensity of the religious pressures they experience. The data are converted into numerical values that are used to calculate religious pressure indices. The analysis of these indices can help identify the demographic and cultural factors associated with religious pressures.

References

Crocker, J., Luhtanen, R. K., & Blaine, B. E. (1994). The Role of Religious Pressure in Psychological Distress: The Moderating Effect of Religious Commitment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Exline, J. J., & Rose, E. D. (2005). Religious and Spiritual Struggles. In Paloutzian, R. F., & Park, C. L. (Eds.), Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Guilford Press.
Pargament, K. I. (1997). The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice. Guilford Press.