Intrinsic Religious Motivation Scale – IRMS
Measures the underlying motivation behind religious activity, distinguishing between intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientations.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Intrinsic Religious Motivation Scale – IRMS was developed by Dean R. Hoge (1972). It is designed to measure Intrinsic religious motivation. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Motivation | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 7 |
| Extrinsic Motivation | 8,9,10 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = moderately disagree, 3 = moderately agree, 4 = strongly agree.
The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 10 to 40. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Intrinsic Motivation (High Extrinsic): 10 – 20
- Moderate Intrinsic Motivation: 21 – 30
- High Intrinsic Motivation: 31 – 40
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.90.
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.