Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality – BMMRS

Q: How is the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality – BMMRS scored?

Scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation levels: Scores are evaluated independently by subscale. Refer to the Fetzer Institute/NIA guidelines for specific subscale scoring protocols. (0-100).

Q: Is the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality – BMMRS free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality – BMMRS

A multidimensional self-report instrument designed to measure various key domains of religiousness and spirituality, particularly for use in health research.

40 Questions

~10 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality – BMMRS was developed by Fetzer Institute & National Institute on Aging Working Group (1999). It is designed to measure Religiousness and Spirituality. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 40 items organized into 12 factors/subscales: Daily Spiritual Experiences, Values, Forgiveness, Private Religious Practices, Religious and Spiritual Coping, Religious Support, Religious/Spiritual History, Commitment, Organizational Religiousness, Religious Preference, Overall Self-Ranking, Meaning.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Daily Spiritual Experiences	1,2,3,4,5,6	6
Values	7,8	2
Forgiveness	9,10,11	3
Private Religious Practices	12,13,14,15,16	5
Religious and Spiritual Coping	17,18,19,20,21,22,23	7
Religious Support	24,25,26,27	4
Religious/Spiritual History	28,29,30	3
Commitment	31,32,33	3
Organizational Religiousness	34,35	2
Religious Preference	36	1
Overall Self-Ranking	37,38	2
Meaning	39,40	2

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: Daily Spiritual Experiences = 1 = Many times a day, 2 = Every day, 3 = Most days, 4 = Some days, 5 = Once in a while, 6 = Never or almost never, Agreement = 1 = Strongly agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Disagree, 4 = Strongly disagree, Forgiveness = 1 = Always or almost always, 2 = Often, 3 = Seldom, 4 = Never, Frequency (Private Practices) = 1 = More than once a day, 2 = Once a day, 3 = A few times a week, 4 = Once a week, 5 = A few times a month, 6 = Once a month, 7 = Less than once a month, 8 = Never, Coping / Support = 1 = A great deal, 2 = Quite a bit / Some, 3 = Somewhat / A little, 4 = Not at all / None.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:

Scores are evaluated independently by subscale. Refer to the Fetzer Institute/NIA guidelines for specific subscale scoring protocols.: 0 – 100

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale (typically alpha > 0.70).

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Please answer the following questions about your daily spiritual experiences, beliefs, practices, and coping methods. Select the response option that best describes your experience for each item.

Daily Spiritual Experiences 1 = Many times a day, 2 = Every day, 3 = Most days, 4 = Some days, 5 = Once in a while, 6 = Never or almost never

Agreement 1 = Strongly agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Disagree, 4 = Strongly disagree

Forgiveness 1 = Always or almost always, 2 = Often, 3 = Seldom, 4 = Never

Frequency (Private Practices) 1 = More than once a day, 2 = Once a day, 3 = A few times a week, 4 = Once a week, 5 = A few times a month, 6 = Once a month, 7 = Less than once a month, 8 = Never

Coping / Support 1 = A great deal, 2 = Quite a bit / Some, 3 = Somewhat / A little, 4 = Not at all / None

I feel God’s presence.

1 = Many times a day, 2 = Every day, 3 = Most days, 4 = Some days, 5 = Once in a while, 6 = Never or almost never 1 = Strongly agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = Disagree, 4 = Strongly disagree 1 = Always or almost always, 2 = Often, 3 = Seldom, 4 = Never 1 = More than once a day, 2 = Once a day, 3 = A few times a week, 4 = Once a week, 5 = A few times a month, 6 = Once a month, 7 = Less than once a month, 8 = Never 1 = A great deal, 2 = Quite a bit / Some, 3 = Somewhat / A little, 4 = Not at all / None

I find strength and comfort in my religion.

I feel deep inner peace or harmony.

I desire to be closer to or in union with God.

I feel God’s love for me, directly or through others.

I am spiritually touched by the beauty of creation.

I believe in a God who watches over me.

I feel a deep sense of responsibility for reducing pain and suffering in the world.

I have forgiven myself for things that I have done wrong.

I have forgiven those who hurt me.

I know that God forgives me.

How often do you pray privately in places other than at church or synagogue?

Within your religious or spiritual tradition, how often do you meditate?

How often do you watch or listen to religious programs on TV or radio?

How often do you read the Bible or other religious literature?

How often are prayers or grace said before or after meals in your home?

I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.

I work together with God as partners.

I look to God for strength, support, and guidance.

I feel God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.

I wonder whether God has abandoned me.

I try to make sense of the situation and decide what to do without relying on God.

To what extent is your religion involved in understanding or dealing with stressful situations in any way?

If you were ill, how much would the people in your congregation help you out?

If you had a problem or were faced with a difficult situation, how much comfort would the people in your congregation be willing to give you?

How often do the people in your congregation make too many demands on you?

How often are the people in your congregation critical of you and the things you do?

Did you ever have a religious or spiritual experience that changed your life?

Have you ever had a significant gain in your faith?

Have you ever had a significant loss in your faith?

I try hard to carry my religious beliefs over into all my other dealings in life.

During the last year about how much was the average monthly contribution of your household to your congregation or to religious causes?

In an average week, how many hours do you spend in activities on behalf of your church or activities that you do for religious or spiritual reasons?

How often do you go to religious services?

Besides religious services, how often do you take part in other activities at a place of worship?

What is your current religious preference?

To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person?

To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person?

The events in my life unfold according to a divine or greater plan.

I have a sense of mission or calling in my own life.

Answer all questions to submit