Measuring religiosity/spirituality in diverse religious groups: a consideration of methods.
Minority religious groups continue to grow in the United States, and traditional religious groups are becoming more diverse. The purpose of this paper is to detail the methodology of the measure adaptation and psychometric phase of an ongoing study that is designed to describe the relationship between R/S, emotional extremes, and risk behaviors in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim high school students as they transition to college. Unique challenges associated with measurement, recruitment, and research team dynamics were encountered. These challenges and possible solutions are discussed in the context of conducting research that focuses on religious minority groups.
College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, 3110 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA. devon.berry@uc.edu
Devon M
DM
Berry
Colleen P
CP
Bass
Wadida
W
Forawi
Michelle
M
Neuman
Nagah
N
Abdallah
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D002835:Christianity / Q000523:psychology*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam / Q000523:psychology*; D007599:Judaism / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D029181:Spirituality; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States
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