Dimensions of Religiosity Scale – DOR
Measures multidimensional religious involvement across cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains, with specific subscales tailored to LDS (Mormon) theology.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Dimensions of Religiosity Scale – DOR was developed by Marie Cornwall, Stan L. Albrecht, Perry H. Cunningham, & Brian L. Pitcher (1986). It is designed to measure Religiosity. The scale is intended for use with Adults (specifically validated with LDS/Mormon populations).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 31 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Traditional Orthodoxy, Particularistic Orthodoxy, Spiritual Commitment, Church Commitment, Religious Behavior, Christian Behavior, Home Religious Observances.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Orthodoxy | 1,2,3,4,5 | 5 |
| Particularistic Orthodoxy | 6,7,8,9 | 4 |
| Spiritual Commitment | 10,11,12,13,14 | 5 |
| Church Commitment | 15,16,17,18,19 | 5 |
| Religious Behavior | 20,21,22,23 | 4 |
| Christian Behavior | 24,25,26,27 | 4 |
| Home Religious Observances | 28,29,30,31 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: Scale A: 1 = Not at all, Scale A: 2 = Slightly, Scale A: 3 = Somewhat, Scale A: 4 = Moderately, Scale A: 5 = Exactly, Scale B: 1 = Strongly disagree, Scale B: 2 = Disagree, Scale B: 3 = Not sure, Scale B: 4 = Agree, Scale B: 5 = Strongly agree, Scale C: 1 = Never, Scale C: 2 = A few times a year, Scale C: 3 = Monthly, Scale C: 4 = A few times a month, Scale C: 5 = Weekly, Scale C: 6 = A few times a week, Scale C: 7 = Daily.
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low religiosity/commitment: 1 – 2
- Moderate religiosity/commitment: 3 – 4
- High religiosity/commitment: 5 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Traditional Orthodoxy (.76), Particularistic Orthodoxy (.92), Spiritual Commitment (.88), Church Commitment (.80), Religious Behavior (.83), Christian Behavior (.75), Home Religious Observance (.87).
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.