Bibliography: BIB32909

Key	BIB32909
Reference type	Thesis
Title	Development and Validation of Bahá'í Religious Coping Scale
Author	Monfared, Golnoush
Year	2011
Date	December 2011
Place published	San Franciso, CA
Abstract	This research was a preliminary study to develop a reliable and valid measure of religious coping for Bahá’ís that takes into account the theological principals of the Bahá’í faith. Through the use of a panel of experts as well as an examination of existing religious coping measures, I developed a comprehensive religious coping scale that takes into account the theological principals of the Bahá’í faith. Using a sample of Bahá’í individuals in the United States (N=229), I then examined the reliability and validity of this Bahá’í religious coping scale. Results of the factor analyses of the Bahá’í Religious Coping Scale yielded three factors, “Seeking meaning & accepting God’s plan,” “Religious struggle,” and “Social support & consultation.” Results provided support for the reliability and validity of the Bahá’í Religious Coping Scale.
Language	English
Keywords	RELIGION; COPING
Number of pages	xi, 184
Academic department	Psychology
University	California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University
Degree	Ph.D.
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