Description

The Values: Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness (MMR) scale is designed to measure the various aspects of religiosity through the assessment of the values that guide individuals’ religious life. The scale recognizes that religiosity is not one-dimensional and covers many dimensions, such as:
Religious Values: Core principles and beliefs that guide an individual’s religious life.
Religious Practices: Behaviors and rituals related to religious life, such as prayer and participation in religious ceremonies.
Spiritual Guidance: The role of spiritual teachers or the search for guidance from religious sources.
Religious Community: Participation in and connection with a religious community or group.
The scale includes questions or statements that participants are asked to rate regarding the importance and intensity of different aspects of religiosity in their lives.

Objective

The objective of the MMR scale is to:
Highlight the Multidimensional Aspects of Religiosity: To examine the different facets of religiosity and the values associated with them.
Analyze the Influence of Religious Values on Quality of Life: To understand how values related to religiosity affect well-being and quality of life.
Compare Religious Values Across Different Population Groups: To identify the differences and similarities in religious values among different populations or cultural contexts.

Analysis

The analysis of the MMR scale includes:
Categorization and Synthesis of Data: Analyzing responses to highlight the various aspects of religiosity and the core values.
Results Synthesis: Examining the relationship between religious values and other life parameters, such as mental health and social well-being.
Reliability and Validity: Evaluating the reliability of the scale using statistical methods such as internal consistency analysis (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha) and factor analysis to ensure the validity of the scale.

Calibration

The calibration of the MMR scale includes:
Data Collection: Using the questionnaire to collect data from different population groups.
Statistical Analysis: Applying statistical tools to analyze the internal consistency and validity of the scale.

References

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