Scale Overview
The Attachment to God Inventory – AGI was developed by Richard Beck, Angela McDonald (2004). It is designed to measure Attachment to God. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 28 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Attachment Anxiety, Attachment Avoidance.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Attachment Anxiety |
1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27 |
14 |
| Attachment Avoidance |
2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28 |
14 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 7 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 14 to 98. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Dimension Score: 14 – 42
- Moderate Dimension Score: 43 – 70
- High Dimension Score: 71 – 98
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.