Scale Overview
The Indiscriminate Proreligiousness Scale – Personal Form (IPS-P) was developed by Kenneth I. Pargament, Michael T. Brannick, Helen Adamakos, David S. Ensing, Mark L. Kelemen, Ronald K. Warren, Kathleen Falgout, Patricia Cook, & Janet Myers (1987). It is designed to measure Indiscriminate Proreligiousness. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous True/False format.
The scale includes 5 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 12. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Indiscriminate Proreligiousness (Realistic/Non-defensive): 0 – 4
- Moderate Indiscriminate Proreligiousness: 5 – 8
- High Indiscriminate Proreligiousness (Highly defensive/Unrealistically positive): 9 – 12
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.