A Revised Paranormal Belief Scale
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies 2004 DOI: 10.24972/ijts.2004.23.1.94 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or methodological paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 521 |
| Key points | The revised 26-item Paranormal Belief Scale provides improved measurement of seven dimensions of paranormal belief, with greater reliability, validity, less restriction of range, and enhanced cross-cultural validity compared to the original scale. |
Abstract
A 26-item Revised Paranormal Belief Scale is introduced which provides a measure of degree of belief in each of seven dimensions: Traditional Religious Belief, Psi, Witchcraft, Superstition, Spiritualism, Extraordinary Life Forms, and Precognition. Improvements from the original 25- item Paranormal Belief Scale (Tobacyk & Milford, 1983) include adoption of a seven-point rating scale as well as item changes for three subscales: Precognition, Witchcraft, and Extraordinary Life Forms. These improvements provide greater reliability and validity, less restriction of range, and greater cross-cultural validity.
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