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The Spirituality Scale

Development and Psychometric Testing of a Holistic Instrument to Assess the Human Spiritual Dimension

Colleen Delaney, Ph.D., R.N., A.H.N.-B.C.

Western Connecticut State University

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop, refine, and evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Spirituality Scale (SS). The SS is a holistic instrument that attempts to measure the beliefs, intuitions, lifestyle choices, practices, and rituals representative of the human spiritual dimension and is designed to guide spiritual interventions.Method: A researcher-developed instrument was designed to assess spirituality from a holistic perspective. Items were generated to measure four conceptualized domains of spirituality. The SS was completed by 240 adults with chronic illness.Findings: Psychometric analysis of the SS provided strong evidence of the reliability and validity of the instrument. Three factors of spirituality that supported the theoretical framework were identified: Self-Discovery, Relationships, and Eco-Awareness.Implications: These findings can assist in facilitating the inclusion of spirituality in health care and have the potential to provide a transforming vision for nursing care and a vehicle to evoking optimal patient outcomes.

Key Words: spirituality • instrument development • holism • spiritual assessment

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 2, 145-167 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010105276180
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