Description

The Spiritual Experience Index – Revised (SEI-R) is a revised psychometric tool designed to measure the intensity and quality of an individual’s spiritual experiences. This revised version of the original Spiritual Experience Index provides a more refined assessment of spirituality, examining various aspects of spiritual life and personal experiences.

Purpose

The purpose of the Spiritual Experience Index – Revised (SEI-R) is to provide a detailed and accurate evaluation of spiritual experiences. Specifically, the SEI-R seeks to:
Assess spiritual experiences: Record the frequency and intensity of experiences related to the divine or the supernatural.
Examine the significance of spiritual experiences in life: Understand how such experiences influence personal values and beliefs.
Record the impact on psychological well-being: Study the relationship between spiritual experiences, mental health, and coping with stress.
Analyze spiritual development: Explore how spiritual experiences contribute to personal and spiritual growth.

Analysis

The analysis of data from the SEI-R involves evaluating responses to statements that reflect various dimensions of spiritual experiences. Participants are asked to indicate the degree of their agreement or disagreement with statements related to their spiritual experiences. The analysis can reveal trends and patterns in spiritual experiences and explore their relationships with other psychological and social parameters, such as well-being, resilience, and life satisfaction.

Calibration

The calibration of the SEI-R is carried out using a Likert scale, where participants rate the intensity or frequency of their spiritual experiences. The responses are converted into numerical values used to calculate overall indicators of spiritual experiences. This calibration allows for comparisons between different groups and for analyzing the impact of spiritual experiences on personal and social life.

References

Genia, V. (1997). The Spiritual Experience Index: Revision and Reformulation. Review of Religious Research.
Hill, P. C., & Pargament, K. I. (2003). Advances in the Conceptualization and Measurement of Religion and Spirituality: Implications for Physical and Mental Health Research. American Psychologist.
Underwood, L. G. (2006). The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale: Overview and Results. Religions.