SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE SCALE
©Reed, 1986
Introduction and Directions:
In general, spirituality refers to an awareness of one’s inner self and
a sense of connection to a higher being, nature, others, or to some purpose
greater than oneself. I am interested in your responses to the questions
below about spirituality as it may relate to your life. There are
no right or wrong answers. Answer each question to the best of your
ability by marking an “X” in the space above that group of words that best
describes you.
1. In talking with your
family or friends, how often do you mention spiritual matters?
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Not at all -
Less than once - About once - About once - About once - About
once
a year
a year
a month a week
a day
2. How often do
you share with others the problems and joys of living according to your
spiritual beliefs?
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Not at all -
Less than once - About once - About once - About once - About
once
a year
a year
a month a week
a day
3.How often do you read
spiritually-related material?
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Not at all -
Less than once - About once - About once - About once - About
once
a year
a year
a month a week
a day
4. How often do
you engage in private prayer or meditation?
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Not at all -
Less than once - About once - About once - About once - About
once
a year
a year
a month a week
a day
Directions:
Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements
by marking an “X” in the space above the words that best describe you.
5. Forgiveness is
an important part of my spirituality.
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Strongly
- Disagree - Disagree more - Agree
more - Agree - Strongly Agree
Disagree
than agree than disagree
6. I seek spiritual guidance
in making decisions in my everyday life.
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Strongly -
Disagree - Disagree more - Agree more -
Agree - Strongly Agree
Disagree
than agree than disagree
7. My spirituality is
a significant part of my life.
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Strongly -
Disagree - Disagree more - Agree more -
Agree - Strongly Agree
Disagree
than agree than disagree
8. I frequently feel very
close to God or a “higher power” in prayer, during public
worship, or at important
moments in my daily life.
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Strongly -
Disagree - Disagree more - Agree more -
Agree - Strongly Agree
Disagree
than agree than disagree
9. My spiritual views
have had an influence upon my life.
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Strongly -
Disagree - Disagree more - Agree more -
Agree - Strongly Agree
Disagree
than agree than disagree
10. My spirituality is
especially important to me because it answers many questions
about the meaning of
life.
___________/___________/____________/___________/___________/___________
Strongly -
Disagree - Disagree more - Agree more -
Agree - Strongly Agree
Disagree
than agree than disagree
If possible, please describe
how you define spirituality, or provide any other
comments you feel are important
for the interviewer to know about. Thank you.
©Reed, 1986
