Age-Universal Intrinsic-Extrinsic Orientation Scale
Measures intrinsic (religion as an end in itself) and extrinsic (religion as a means to an end) religious orientations across different age groups.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Age-Universal Intrinsic-Extrinsic Orientation Scale was developed by John Maltby & Christopher Alan Lewis (1996). It is designed to measure Religious Orientation. The scale is intended for use with Children, adolescents, and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 19 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Intrinsic Religious Orientation, Extrinsic Religious Orientation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Religious Orientation | 1,5,8,10,11,15,18 | 7 |
| Extrinsic Religious Orientation | 2,3,4,6,7,9,12,13,14,16,17,19 | 12 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = no, 2 = not certain, 3 = yes.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 7 to 36. Interpretation guidelines:
- Intrinsic Orientation Score Range (Higher scores indicate stronger intrinsic orientation): 7 – 21
- Extrinsic Orientation Score Range (Higher scores indicate stronger extrinsic orientation): 12 – 36
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Acceptable internal consistency reported across various age groups.
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.