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The Chinese Spiritual Coping Scale: Development and Initial Psychometric Evaluation.
Jiahe Feng1, Yue Li1, Yiwen Sun1
1Shanxi Medical University, 56 Xinjian South Road, Taiyuan, 030000, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Religion and Health
|January 3, 2020
Summary
This study developed the Chinese Spiritual Coping Scale to measure spiritual coping strategies. The scale demonstrated a reliable four-factor structure, offering a valid tool for Chinese individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Cross-cultural research
Background:
- Spiritual coping is crucial for well-being.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture spiritual coping in Chinese cultural contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate the Chinese Spiritual Coping Scale (CSCS).
- To provide a culturally relevant instrument for assessing spiritual coping in Chinese populations.
Main Methods:
- Item generation based on theoretical conception and literature review.
- Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on a sample of 415 participants.
- Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency analysis on a separate sample of 207 participants.
Main Results:
- The CSCS demonstrated a robust four-factor structure: Mystical Experience, Moral Practice, Meaning Exploration, and Transcendent Attitude.
- The scale comprises 17 items.
- Analyses confirmed adequate internal consistency and construct validity.
Conclusions:
- The Chinese Spiritual Coping Scale is a psychometrically sound instrument.
- The CSCS is a promising measure for assessing spiritual coping among Chinese individuals.
- This scale can facilitate research on the role of spiritual coping in mental health within the Chinese cultural context.
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