Meaning‚ Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness
Kenneth I. Pargament. (1998).
MEANING-LONG FORM
1. My spiritual beliefs give meaning to my life’s joys and sorrows.
2. The goals of my life grow out of my understanding of God.
3. Without a sense of spirituality‚ my daily life would be meaningless.
4. The meaning in my life comes from feeling connected to other living things.
5. My religious beliefs help me find a purpose in even the most painful and confusing events in my life.
6. When I lose touch with God‚ I have a harder time feeling that there is purpose and meaning in life.
7. My spiritual beliefs give my life a sense of significance and purpose.
8. My mission in life is guided/shaped by my faith in God.
9. When I am disconnected from the spiritual dimension of my life‚ I lose my sense of purpose.
10.My relationship with God helps me find meaning in the ups and downs of life.
11.My life is significant because I am part of God’s plan.
12.What I try to do in my day-to-day life is important to me from a spiritual point of view.
13.I am trying to fulfill my God-given purpose in life.
14.Knowing that I am a part of something greater than myself gives meaning to my life.
15.Looking at the most troubling or confusing events from a spiritual perspective adds meaning to my life.
16.My purpose in life reflects what I believe God wants for me.
17.Without my religious foundation‚ my life would be meaningless.
18.My feelings of spirituality add meaning to the events in my life.
19.God plays a role in how I choose my path in life.
20.My spirituality helps define the goals I set for myself.
MEANING-SHORT FORM
1. The events in my life unfold according to a divine or greater plan.
2. I have a sense of mission or calling in my own life.
Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness/Spirituality for Use in Health Research: A Report of the Fetzer Institute/National Institute on Aging Working Group
This instrument can be found on pages 19-24 of Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness/Spirituality for Use in Health Research: A Report of the Fetzer Institute/National Institute on Aging Working Group‚ available online at http://fetzer.org/resources/multidimensional-measurement-religiousnessspirituality-use-health-research
1= Strongly disagree‚ 2= Disagree‚ 3 = Neutral‚ 4 = Agree‚ 5 =Strongly agree
Pargament KI. (1997). The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory‚ Research‚ Practice. New York‚ NY: Guilford Publications; 1997.
Pargament KI‚ Mahoney AM. Sacred‚. (1998). Purpose: Exploring the Implications of Spiritual Meaning for Physical and Mental Health. Unpublished manuscript.
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