Table 2.
Measures | Items |
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Likert-type scale items | I believe in God or a Divine Being. |
I believe there is a God or Divine Being. | |
I would describe myself as a religious person. | |
I would describe myself as a spiritual person. | |
Religion is important to me. | |
Spirituality is important to me. | |
During the coronavirus pandemic, I would describe myself as anxious. | |
During the coronavirus pandemic, I would describe myself as worrying. | |
Qualitative items | Describe how you are coping during the coronavirus pandemic. |
How has your religious faith helped you cope during this coronavirus pandemic? | |
What scriptural passages, if any, are you finding helpful during this coronavirus pandemic? | |
What advice would you give to Christian/believers during this coronavirus pandemic? | |
How are you maintaining your worship practices during this period? | |
Have any of these practices changed during this period, and if so, how? • Prayer • Bible reading • Personal meditation |
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Demographic survey | During normal times, how often do you attend church services? (circle one) • Weekly • Twice monthly • Monthly • Other (please specify) |
Your race/ethnicity | |
Your sex | |
Your religious affiliation | |
Your occupation | |
Your state of residence | |
Your marital status • Single • Married • Divorced • Widow/widower • Other (please specify) |
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Please indicate the year in which you were born (circle one). • Before 1944 • 1944–1964 • 1965–1979 • 1980–1994 • 1995–2015 |