The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire – psychometric results in Czech and Slovak university students
Abstract
The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (SCSORF; Plante, Boccaccini, 1997b) was applied on two groups of respondents, including Czech (N=539) and Slovakian (N=472) university students. The internal reliability was found to be high in both studied groups (Cronbach´s alfa 0,962 and 0,961). Moreover, in both groups female values were found to be higher compared to males. Identified factor analysis was unidimensional. Overall, results of the study indicated good psychometric properties of the scale. Authors consider future application of the scale as a component measure of integrity especially at the workplace area.
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Keywords
religiosity, spirituality, strength of religious faith, The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith QuestionnaireLiterature
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