Measures of spiritual and transpersonal constructs for use in yoga research.
Douglas A. MacDonald, Harris L. Friedman
International Journal of Yoga January 2009 DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.53837 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Measures | Assessment Schedule for Altered States of Consciousness, Ego Grasping Orientation, Expressions of Spirituality Inventory, Hindu Religious Coping Scale, Measures of Hindu Pathways, Self-Expansiveness Level Form, Spiritual Orientation Inventory, Spiritual Transcendence Scale, Vedic Personality Inventory |
| Keywords | Consciousness Indian approach Paper-pencil tests |
| Key findings | The authors review nine standardized paper-and-pencil measures of spiritual and transpersonal constructs relevant to yoga research, list 14 additional measures with citations, and offer recommendations and a proposal for programmatic research on their use. |
Abstract
This article presents information on standardized paper-and-pencil measures of spiritual and transpersonal constructs that hold promise for use in yoga research. Nine instruments are discussed at length including the Assessment Schedule for Altered States of Consciousness, Ego Grasping Orientation, Expressions of Spirituality Inventory, Hindu Religious Coping Scale, Measures of Hindu Pathways, Self-Expansiveness Level Form, Spiritual Orientation Inventory, Spiritual Transcendence Scale, and the Vedic Personality Inventory. As well, a listing of an additional 14 measures, along with primary citations, is provided. In conclusion, the authors proffer recommendations for the use of psychometric tests and provide a general proposal for programmatic research.
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