Scale Overview
The Ecospirituality Scale was developed by Matthew I. Billet, Adam Baimel, Sakshi S. Sahakari, Mark Schaller, Ara Norenzayan (2023). It is designed to measure Ecospirituality. The scale is intended for use with Adults (18+).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 8 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Appraisal of Nature’s Spiritual Qualities, Experience of Nature’s Spiritual Qualities.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Appraisal of Nature's Spiritual Qualities |
1,2,3,4 |
4 |
| Experience of Nature's Spiritual Qualities |
5,6,7,8 |
4 |
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.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Mean Cronbach's alpha of .89.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.