A Factor Analysis and Further Validation of the Shepherd Scale
This study attempted to add to the psychometric data available on the Shepherd Scale, an instrument developed by Bassett et al. (1981) to differentiate between Christians and non-Christians for research purposes. Relatively strong internal consistency and validity data were obtained from a sample of...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
1985
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Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1985, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 42-49 |
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| Summary: | This study attempted to add to the psychometric data available on the Shepherd Scale, an instrument developed by Bassett et al. (1981) to differentiate between Christians and non-Christians for research purposes. Relatively strong internal consistency and validity data were obtained from a sample of 238 subjects. Although failing to confirm the subscales proposed by Bassett et al., a factor analysis of the Shepherd Scale suggested a general Christianity dimension which seemed to subdivide into two correlated factors, Christian Beliefs, Values, and Behaviors, and Identification/Relatedness with the Christian Community. Overall, the present data pointed to the Shepherd Scale as worthy of serious consideration in studies addressing Christianity. Suggestions for further research on the Shepherd Scale are offered. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164718501300105 |