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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 1/2021

01-02-2021 | Original Paper

Psychometrics Properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale in Slovak Elderly

Authors: Mária Sováriová Soósová, Boris Mauer

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the daily spiritual experience scale (DSES) in Slovak elderly (n = 250). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.98. Reliability tests confirmed excellent internal consistency. Principal component analysis produced one-factor model which explained 75.86% of the total variance of the Slovak DSES. A higher frequency of spiritual experiences was associated with higher level of spirituality, meaning in life, religion/spiritual affiliation, and lower level of depression which justified construct validity of the DSES. Women stated greater spiritual experiences than men. Findings confirmed that the Slovak DSES is valid and reliable.
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Metadata
Title
Psychometrics Properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale in Slovak Elderly
Authors
Mária Sováriová Soósová
Boris Mauer
Publication date
01-02-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-00994-w

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