Scale Overview
The Faulkner-DeJong 5-D Religiosity Scale was developed by Joseph E. Faulkner and Gordon F. DeJong (1966). It is designed to measure Religiosity. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 23 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Ideological, Intellectual, Ritualistic, Experiential, Consequential.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Ideological |
1,2,3,4,5 |
5 |
| Intellectual |
6,7,8,9 |
4 |
| Ritualistic |
10,11,12,13,14 |
5 |
| Experiential |
15,16,17,18,19 |
5 |
| Consequential |
20,21,22,23 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.