Dimensions of Religious Commitment
Measures multidimensional aspects of individual religiosity including belief, ritual, and experiential dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Dimensions of Religious Commitment was developed by Charles Y. Glock & Rodney Stark (1966). It is designed to measure Religiosity and Religious Commitment. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 18 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Belief Dimension, Ritual Dimension, Experiential Dimension.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Belief Dimension | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 | 9 |
| Ritual Dimension | 10,11,12,13 | 4 |
| Experiential Dimension | 14,15,16,17,18 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: custom = Refer to the specific options listed in each question.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- Scores are calculated independently for each subscale index; refer to specific subscale scoring keys.: 0 – 100
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale and population.
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.