Reliability and validity of the REM Initial Christian Faith Scale

• Montilla, Rómulo Esteban ^[3] ; Chacón-Guerrero , Edixon ^[1] ; Eslava-Zapata, Rolando ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad de Los Andes

     Universidad de Los Andes

     Colombia

     
  2. [2] Universidad Libre Colombia

     Universidad Libre Colombia

     Colombia

     
  3. [3] Saint’s Mary’s University, Department of Counseling and Human Services. San Antonio, United States

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• Localización: Management: (Montevideo), ISSN-e 3046-4048, Vol. 1, Nº. 0, 2023 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Management (Montevideo)), 41 págs.
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Introduction: Faith is a central dimension in the lives of millions of people and constitutes a significant component in their construction of meaning in life. From a psychological perspective, faith involves religious belief and a fundamental trust that shapes emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. In Christian contexts, faith has traditionally been understood as a personal relationship with God and an acceptance of biblical teachings as a guide for life. The present study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Christian faith scale in its initial phase. Methods: an Exploratory Factor Analysis and an item discrimination analysis were carried out. The scale is designed to capture the different dimensions of Christian faith and levels of spiritual evolution from a psychometric perspective. The sample is 65 people. Results: The results evidence a high internal consistency (α = 0.974); likewise, 11 factors were identified that reflect dimensions such as biblical literalism, the power of prayer, worship, and the concept of evil.Conclusions: based on the factors, four evolutionary levels of faith were proposed: early faith, fundamental faith, pragmatic faith, and intermediate faith. This instrument offers an empirical basis for studying spiritual development in Christian contexts.