RT Article
T1 A Multivariate Theory of God Concept, Religious Motivation, Locus of Control, Coping, and Spiritual Well-Being
JF Journal of psychology and theology
VO 32
IS 4
SP 318
OP 334
A1 Wong-Mcdonald, Ana
A1 Gorsuch, Richard L. 1937-
A2 Gorsuch, Richard L. 1937-
LA English
YR 2004
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1809024129
AB A previous factor analytic study of the same data set was published as an incremental validity study of a new scale (Wong-McDonald & Gorsuch, 2000). The current analysis examines the multivariate domains of God concepts, motivation, religious coping, and locus of control for the prediction of Spiritual Well-Being. Questionnaires were completed by 151 Christian undergraduates. A traditional benevolent conceptualization of God and Intrinsic motivation were found to relate to greater Spiritual Well-Being (SWB). Moreover, Self-Directing coping associated negatively with SWB, while locus of control in God and Surrender coping related positively with it. Results indicate that acting independently from God relates to a lesser sense of Spiritual Well-Being, while reliance and intimacy with God contribute to greater well-being. Implications for Christian educators and counselors were discussed.
DO 10.1177/009164710403200404