Religiosity and spirituality: An exploratory analysis using the CPI 3-vector model

Author(s): Meyers, L. S., Czar, G. C.

Journal/Book: J Soc Behav Pers. 1998; 13: PO Box 37, Corte Madera, CA 94976, USA. Select Press. 541-552.

Abstract: The present study explored the relationship of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) 3-vector model of personality (Gough, 1987) and various aspects of religiosity and spirituality. A 2x2x3 multivariate analysis of variance design used dichotomized introversion-extroversion and norm-favoring-norm-doubting vectors with three levels of self-realization as independent variables. Various measures of religious and spiritual attributes were the dependent variables. Participants were 401 introductory psychology students. The results supported the notion that a link exists between self-realization and religiosity/spirituality. Individuals who were more self-realized possessed greater spiritual well-being and tended to have more intrinsic, committed, and consensual religious orientations as well as stronger religious commitment and more frequent spiritual experiences.

Note: Article Meyers LS, Calif State Univ Sacramento, Dept Psychol, Sacramento,CA 95819 USA

Keyword(s): CALIFORNIA-PSYCHOLOGICAL-INVENTORY; LIFE SATISFACTION; VALIDITY; HEALTH; RELIGIOUSNESS; RELIABILITY; SAMPLE; SCALES

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