Factor analysis of the 'spiritual well-being scale' and its clinical utility with psychiatric inpatients

Author(s): Agresti, A. A., Fitchett, G.

Journal/Book: J Sci Stud Relig. 1998; 37: Purdue University, 1365 Stone Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1365. Soc Scientific Study Religion. 314-321.

Abstract: This study investigated the clinical utility of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) with psychiatric inpatients. Specific questions addressed were possible ceiling effects in the SWBS for this population and the SWBS's factor structure. Statistical analysis on archival data from 141 female and 61 male (N = 202) patients suggested a lack of significant ceiling effects in the SWBS with this population. Factor analysis, using Direct Obliman rotation, evidenced a three factor solution for this sample. Psychometric issues and clinical utility of the SWBS with this population are discussed.

Note: Article Scott EL, Bowling Green State Univ, Dept Psychol, Bowling Green,OH 43403 USA

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