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Validation of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale for the Portuguese Population

verfasst von: Carla Tomás, Ana Palma-Moreira, Ana Martins

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2024

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Abstract

The main aim of this study was to validate and adapt the Centrality of Religiosity Scale to the Portuguese population. A total of 1018 subjects participated in this study. The metric qualities demonstrated in the analyses suggested that the factor structure was based on five dimensions identical to those proposed by its authors. After analysing its psychometric qualities, we concluded that this instrument can be applied to the Portuguese population and is a valuable tool in studies related to the psychology of religion and spirituality.

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Titel: Validation of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale for the Portuguese Population
verfasst von: Carla Tomás
Ana Palma-Moreira
Ana Martins
Publikationsdatum: 02.07.2024
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2024
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-024-02083-8

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