Religious Experience Episodes Measure – Form 2 (REEM Form 2)
An operational measure of the degree of reported religious experience based on narrative accounts.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Religious Experience Episodes Measure – Form 2 (REEM Form 2) was developed by Ralph W. Hood, Jr. & John Rosegrant (1976). It is designed to measure Religious Experience. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all like the experience described, 2 = 2, 3 = Vaguely similar to the experience described, 4 = 4, 5 = Similar to the experience described, 6 = 6, 7 = Quite similar to the experience described, 8 = 8, 9 = Almost identical to the experience described.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 10 to 90. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total Score Range: 10 – 90
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.73.
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.