Validity
Convergent/Concurrent
Positive correlations exist between the positive subscale scores and measures of similar constructs: doctrinal
beliefs (0.61), practices (0.48), and cultural practices (0.55) ( Rosmarin et al., 2009b ).
Divergent/Discriminant
Relatively weak correlations exist between positive and negative JCOPE subscales and measures of mental
health outcomes: worry ( 20.22 and 0.15), anxiety ( 20.20 and 0.27), depression ( 20.19 and 0.34), and associations
with demographic characteristics were even weaker ( 20.07 to 0.08).
Construct/Factor Analytic
A principal components analysis with direct oblimin rotation ( N5468) revealed two dimensions (comprising
positive and negative items). Loadings for the positive subscale ranged from 0.45 to 0.82, and for the negative
subscale ranged from 0.37 to 0.73 ( Rosmarin et al., 2009b ). When subjected to confirmatory factor analysis
(N5234), a slightly modified two-dimensional model exhibited an acceptable fit, Satorra /C0Bentler χ2
(101)5206.70,
p,0.05, CFI 50.93, NNFI 50.91, RMSEA 50.069 (90% CI 50.055/C00.082) ( Rosmarin et al., 2009b , p. 676).
Criterion/Predictive
The positive JCOPE subscale positively predicts Jewish beliefs ( r50.61), Jewish practices ( r50.48), and gen-
eral religiosity ( r50.76), whereas the negative JCOPE subscale is inversely predictive of beliefs, practices, and
general religiosity ( r520.27, r520.20, and r520.29, respectively) ( Rosmarin et al., 2009b ).
Location
Rosmarin, D.H., Pargament, K.I., & Krumrei, E.J. (2009b). Religious coping among Jews: Development and ini-
tial validation of the JCOPE. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 65(7) , 670/C0683.
Results and Comments
The JCOPE predicts mental health outcomes at significant levels, and is a good scale (the only one) to measure
religious coping in Jewish populations. The JCOPE scale is readily available in the original article.
JEWISH RELIGIOUS COPING SCALE
Positive religious coping
1.I ask G-d to forgive me for things I did wrong
2.I try to be an inspiration to others
3.I try to see how G-d may be trying to teach me
something
4.I think about what Judaism has to say about how to
handle the problem
5.I do the best I can and know the rest is G-d’s will
6.I look forward to Shabbat
7.I talk to my rabbi
8.I look for a stronger connection with G-d
9.I pray for the well-being of others10.I pray for G-d’s love and care
11.I try to do Mitzvot (good deeds)
12.I try to remember that my life is part of a larger
spiritual force
Negative religious coping
13.I get mad at G-d
14.I question whether G-d can really do anything
15.I wonder if G-d cares about me
16.I question my religious beliefs, faith and practices
Note: Reproduced with permission.
Muslim Religiosity Scale (MRS)
(Koenig et al., 2013 ).
Variable
The MRS measures Muslim religious practices (both public and private) and assesses the extent to which a
person’s religious beliefs are the objective of their ultimate concern in life.551 RELIGION SPECIFIC MEASURES
V. VICES AND VIRTUES