title: Ritualistic, theistic, and existential spirituality: initial psychometric qualities of the RiTE measure of spirituality.
abstract: An expanded model to conceptualize sacred human experiences is discussed wherein the term Spirituality is broadened to include: (1) Ritualistic Spirituality, (2) Theistic Spirituality, and (3) Existential Spirituality. However, a measure incorporating this expanded model does not yet exist. A 67-item self-report questionnaire was developed and data were collected from 1,301 undergraduate students. A series of factor analytic procedures yielded a three-factor structure consistent with the guiding theoretical model and refinement produced three 10-item subscales. Evidence for construct validity and sound psychometric properties was indicative of a reliable, valid, and unique tool to assess the multidimensional nature of spirituality.
authors: Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University, Box 70649, Johnson City, TN, 37614, USA, webbjr@etsu.edu.
authors: Jon R
authors: JR
authors: Webb
authors: Loren
authors: L
authors: Toussaint
authors: Chris S
authors: CS
authors: Dula
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011594:Psychometrics; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D029181:Spirituality; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013714:Tennessee; D055815:Young Adult