Religious Orientation

Age-Universal Intrinsic-Extrinsic Orientation Scale

Maltby & Lewis‚ 1996

1. I enjoy reading about my . I

2. I go to my place of because it helps me to make friends. E

3. It doesn’t much matter what I believe so long as I am good. E

4. Sometimes I have to ignore my religious beliefs because of what other people might think of me. E

5. It is important to me to spend time in private thought and prayer. I

6. I have often had a strong sense of God’s presence. E

7. I pray mainly to gain relief and protection. E

8. I try hard to live all my life according to my religious beliefs.

9. What offers me most is comfort in times of trouble and sorrow. E

10.My is important to me because it answers many questions about the of life. I

11.I would rather join a that studies the sacred book(s) of my than attend a social in my place of . I

12.Prayer is for peace and happiness. E

13.Although I am religious‚ I don’t let it affect my daily life. E

14.I go to my place of mostly to spend time with my friends. E

15.My whole approach to life is based on my . I

16.I go to my place of mainly because I enjoy seeing people I know there. E

17.I pray mainly because I have been taught to pray. E

18.Prayers I say when I am alone are as important to me as those I say in my place of . I

19.Although I believe in my ‚ many other things are more important in life. E

“I” Intrinsic and “E” Extrinsic

“yes” (3)‚ “not certain” (2)‚ and “no” (1).

This instrument can be found at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222464296

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