Dimensions of Religious Ideology Scale – DRIS
Measures four dimensions of Christian religious ideology: orthodoxy, fanaticism, importance to the self-concept, and consciousness of ambivalence concerning the belief.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Dimensions of Religious Ideology Scale – DRIS was developed by Snell Putney, Russell Middleton (1961). It is designed to measure Christian Religious Ideology. The scale is intended for use with Adults / College Students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 19 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Orthodoxy, Fanaticism, Importance, Ambivalence.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodoxy | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Fanaticism | 7,8,9,10,11,12 | 6 |
| Importance | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | 6 |
| Ambivalence | 19 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 6 to 42. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low dimension endorsement (for 6-item subscales): 6 – 18
- Moderate dimension endorsement (for 6-item subscales): 19 – 30
- High dimension endorsement (for 6-item subscales): 31 – 42
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
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.