Table 1.
SHIELD 5 questions on religiosity
| Question and response scale | Dimensions of religiosity |
|---|---|
| To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person?a* | Religious ideation |
| To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person?b* | Religious ideation |
| How often do you pray?c | Religious ideation |
| Is there anyone in your congregation who makes you feel loved and cared for?d | Religious support |
| Is there anyone in your congregation who listens to you talk about your private problems and concerns (including your pastor)?d | Religious support |
| How comfortable would you feel talking with people in your congregation about your difficulties or problems you are having?e | Religious support |
| Besides religious services, how often do you take part in other activities at a place of worship (like AA, kids night, singles, bible study, choir)? c* | Religious participation |
| How often do you go to religious services? c* | Religious participation |
| Compared to when you were a child, do you attend church more, less, or about the same amount?f | Religious participation |
Fetzer Institute’s Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness/Spirituality
Not spiritual at all, Slightly spiritual, Moderately spiritual, Very spiritual, Don't Know, Refuse to Answer, Not Applicable
Not religious at all, Slightly religious, Moderately religious, Very religious, Don't Know, Refuse to Answer, Not Applicable
Never, Once or twice a year, Every month or so, Once or twice a month, Every week, More than once a week, Don't Know, Refuse to Answer, Not Applicable
Yes, No, Sometimes, Don't Know, Refuse to Answer, Not Applicable
Very comfortable, Somewhat comfortable, Not comfortable at all, Don't Know, Refuse to Answer, Not Applicable
More, Less, About the same, Don't Know, Refuse to Answer, Not Applicable