Characteristics related to centrality of spiritual self-identity

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1998; 87: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807, USA. Perceptual Motor Skills. 1359-1368.

Abstract: In 1994, Pedersen developed a model of centrality of self-identity consisting of four self-identity factors. These factors, found to vary in centrality from person to person, were Spiritual, Personal/Social, Family, and Identifications. The implications of the centrality of Spiritual identity were investigated. It was hypothesized that the centrality of Spiritual identity would differ according to differences in Physical Health, Self-esteem, Neuroticism, and Extraversion. The Who Am I? measure of centrality of self-identity, a semantic differential measure of self-esteem, and the Maudsley Personality Inventory were administered to 134 participants. Groups who scored higher on Physical Health and on Self-esteem and lower on Neuroticism had more central Spiritual self-identity scores. Differences involving Extraversion were not significant.

Note: Article Pedersen DM, Brigham Young Univ, 1090 SWKT, Provo,UT 84602 USA

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