A Factor Analysis and Further Validation of the Shepherd Scale
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20332375 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julia A Pecnik (Iowa State University Ames, Iowa), Douglas L Epperson (Iowa State University Ames, Iowa) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 42-49 |
| Publication date | 1985-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology and Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-6471 • E-ISSN: 2328-1162 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/009164718501300105 |
| OpenAlex | W2529112576 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 5 |
This study attempted to add to the psychometric data available on the Shepherd Scale, an instrument developed by Bassett et al. (1981) to differentiate between Christians and non-Christians for research purposes. Relatively strong internal consistency and validity data were obtained from a sample of 238 subjects. Although failing to confirm the subscales proposed by Bassett et al., a factor analysis of the Shepherd Scale suggested a general Christianity dimension which seemed to subdivide into two correlated factors, Christian Beliefs, Values, and Behaviors, and Identification/Relatedness with the Christian Community. Overall, the present data pointed to the Shepherd Scale as worthy of serious consideration in studies addressing Christianity. Suggestions for further research on the Shepherd Scale are offered
Christianity · Consistency (knowledge bases) · Dimension (graph theory) · Identification (biology) · Internal consistency · Psychometrics · Sample (material) · Scale (ratio) · Test validity · Artificial Intelligence · Clinical Psychology · Computer Science · Mathematics · Philosophy · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Society, and Development · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Religious studies · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.28 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1987 - 2022 (36) |
| Highly cited | No |