Scale Overview
The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale – DSES was developed by Lynn G. Underwood, John A. Teresi (2002). It is designed to measure Daily Spiritual Experience. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Many Times a Day (Items 1-15) / Not Close at All (Item 16), 2 = Everyday (Items 1-15) / Somewhat Close (Item 16), 3 = Most Days (Items 1-15) / Very Close (Item 16), 4 = Some Days (Items 1-15) / As Close as Possible (Item 16), 5 = Once in a While (Items 1-15 only), 6 = Never or Almost Never (Items 1-15 only).
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.94.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.