Religion as being: Preliminary validation of the immanence scale

Author(s): Tarpley, W. R.

Journal/Book: J Res Personal. 1998; 32: 525 B St, Ste 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495. Academic Press Inc Jnl-Comp Subscriptions. 55-79.

Abstract: As a counterpoint to religious ideologies that fail to inhibit, if not actively encourage, separation and hatred, a dimension of religious orientation that involves motivation to transcend boundaries, awareness and acceptance of experience, and emphasis on the present moment-called immanence-is proposed. Similarities between immanence and both James's (1902/1961) ''healthy-minded'' religion and Maslow's (1964) ''peak-experience'' are considered. Data pertinent to the construction and validation of the Immanence scale are reported. Possible implications of immanence orientation for domains such as prejudice and prosocial behavior are subsequently discussed.

Note: Article Burris CT, Univ Waterloo, St Jeromes Coll, Dept Psychol, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G3, CANADA

Keyword(s): VALUE PRIORITIES; QUEST; PSYCHOTHERAPY

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