Flere, Sergej, Francis, Leslie J. and Robbins, Mandy. (2011) The psychometric properties of the Serbian translation of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity : a study among Eastern Orthodox Christians. Pastoral Psychology, Vol.60 (No.2). pp. 217-222. ISSN 0031-2789

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Abstract

The Serbian translation of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity was developed and tested among a sample of 222 students attending Niš University who self-identified as Eastern Orthodox. The data supported the internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity of this instrument, and commended it for further use in contributing to comparative empirical research within the psychology of religion.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Orthodox (Orthodox Eastern Church) -- Serbia -- Psychology, Students -- Serbia -- Psychology, Psychology, Religious
Journal or Publication Title:	Pastoral Psychology
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	0031-2789
Date:	2011
Volume:	Vol.60
Number:	No.2
Page Range:	pp. 217-222
Identification Number:	10.1007/s11089-010-0327-2
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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