Table 4.
Frequency distribution for SPS
| Statement | Not at all | About once a year | About once a month | About once a week | About once a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. In talking with family and friends, how often do you mention spiritual matters |
32 |
10 |
39 |
121 |
198 |
| 2. How often do you share with others the problems and joys of living according to your spiritual beliefs |
12 |
13 |
31 |
144 |
200 |
| 3. How often do you read spiritually-related material |
45 |
14 |
11 |
89 |
241 |
| 4. How often do you engage in private prayer and meditation |
6 |
8 |
14 |
57 |
315 |
| 5. Forgiveness is an important part of my spirituality |
6 |
7 |
12 |
52 |
323 |
| 6. I seek spiritual guidance in making decisions in my everyday life |
7 |
7 |
21 |
57 |
308 |
| 7. My spirituality is a significant part of my life |
8 |
6 |
8 |
59 |
319 |
| 8. I frequently feel very close to God or ‘a higher power’ in prayer, during public worship or at important moments in my life |
8 |
12 |
23 |
43 |
314 |
| 9. My spiritual views have had an influence upon my life |
12 |
4 |
10 |
84 |
290 |
| 10. My spirituality is especially important to me because it answers many questions about the meaning of life | 6 | 4 | 10 | 53 | 327 |