Assessment of Beliefs and Behaviors in Coping – Behavior Scale (ABC-B)
Measures the frequency with which individuals rely on religious and spiritual practices to cope with stress.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Assessment of Beliefs and Behaviors in Coping – Behavior Scale (ABC-B) was developed by Monique Shah Kulkarni (2012). It is designed to measure Religious and Spiritual Coping. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 17 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Structure and Routine, Social and Community Support, Connection with a Higher Power, Worldview and Meaning.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Structure and Routine | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Social and Community Support | 4,5,6,7 | 4 |
| Connection with a Higher Power | 8,9,10,11,12 | 5 |
| Worldview and Meaning | 13,14,15,16,17 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = A few times a year, 3 = A few times a month, 4 = A few times a week, 5 = Daily or almost daily.
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.
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.