Psychometric Analysis of a Measure of Spiritual Experiences in Peruvian Adults

Research on spirituality has increased considerably in the last decade. This study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in a Peruvian sample. The study had a cross-sectional design. The population was Peruvian adults with ages ranging between 18 and 70...

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Autores principales: Morales Garcia, Wilter Charming, Romero, Jeysson, Huancahuire Vega, Salomon, Ruiz Mamani, Percy German, Sairitupa Sanchez, Liset Zenaida, Saintila, Jacksaint
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author Morales Garcia, Wilter Charming
Romero, Jeysson
Huancahuire Vega, Salomon
Ruiz Mamani, Percy German
Sairitupa Sanchez, Liset Zenaida
Saintila, Jacksaint
author_browse Huancahuire Vega, Salomon
Morales Garcia, Wilter Charming
Romero, Jeysson
Ruiz Mamani, Percy German
Saintila, Jacksaint
Sairitupa Sanchez, Liset Zenaida
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Romero, Jeysson
Huancahuire Vega, Salomon
Ruiz Mamani, Percy German
Sairitupa Sanchez, Liset Zenaida
Saintila, Jacksaint
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description Research on spirituality has increased considerably in the last decade. This study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in a Peruvian sample. The study had a cross-sectional design. The population was Peruvian adults with ages ranging between 18 and 70 years ( M = 30.60, SD = 11.22) recruited through nonprobabilistic sampling. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha (α), McDonalds’ omega (ω), and H-coefficient ( H). The structure of 16 items was not confirmed. A 13-item DSES unidimensional model was suggested (χ 2 = 184.78, df = 65; confirmatory fit index [CFI] = 0.92, Tucker–Lewis index [TLI] = 0.91, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.08, standardized root mean square residuals [SRMR] = 0.04) and the DSES-6 model (χ 2 = 9.570, df = 9; CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.02, SRMR = 0.02) and its reliability had excellent values. Concurrent validity with measures of anxiety and depression were evidenced. The DSES-13 and DSES-6 versions are valid and reliable instruments to evaluate spiritual experiences in the Peruvian context.
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spelling oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/3652026-11-02T22:00:04ZPsychometric Analysis of a Measure of Spiritual Experiences in Peruvian AdultsMorales Garcia, Wilter CharmingRomero, JeyssonHuancahuire Vega, SalomonRuiz Mamani, Percy GermanSairitupa Sanchez, Liset ZenaidaSaintila, JacksaintResearch on spirituality has increased considerably in the last decade. This study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in a Peruvian sample. The study had a cross-sectional design. The population was Peruvian adults with ages ranging between 18 and 70 years ( M = 30.60, SD = 11.22) recruited through nonprobabilistic sampling. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha (α), McDonalds’ omega (ω), and H-coefficient ( H). The structure of 16 items was not confirmed. A 13-item DSES unidimensional model was suggested (χ 2 = 184.78, df = 65; confirmatory fit index [CFI] = 0.92, Tucker–Lewis index [TLI] = 0.91, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.08, standardized root mean square residuals [SRMR] = 0.04) and the DSES-6 model (χ 2 = 9.570, df = 9; CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.02, SRMR = 0.02) and its reliability had excellent values. Concurrent validity with measures of anxiety and depression were evidenced. The DSES-13 and DSES-6 versions are valid and reliable instruments to evaluate spiritual experiences in the Peruvian context.Article10.1177/00916471231175836https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/365W4382795864enJournal of Psychology and Theology0091-64712328-11622023-07-012026-06-13T08:11:50Z2026-06-13T08:11:50Z
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Psychometric Analysis of a Measure of Spiritual Experiences in Peruvian Adults
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