Table 4 Frequency distribution for SPS
Statement | Not at all | About once a year | About once a month | About once a week | About once a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. In talking with family and friends, how often do you mention spiritual matters | 32 | 10 | 39 | 121 | 198 |
2. How often do you share with others the problems and joys of living according to your spiritual beliefs | 12 | 13 | 31 | 144 | 200 |
3. How often do you read spiritually-related material | 45 | 14 | 11 | 89 | 241 |
4. How often do you engage in private prayer and meditation | 6 | 8 | 14 | 57 | 315 |
5. Forgiveness is an important part of my spirituality | 6 | 7 | 12 | 52 | 323 |
6. I seek spiritual guidance in making decisions in my everyday life | 7 | 7 | 21 | 57 | 308 |
7. My spirituality is a significant part of my life | 8 | 6 | 8 | 59 | 319 |
8. I frequently feel very close to God or ‘a higher power’ in prayer, during public worship or at important moments in my life | 8 | 12 | 23 | 43 | 314 |
9. My spiritual views have had an influence upon my life | 12 | 4 | 10 | 84 | 290 |
10. My spirituality is especially important to me because it answers many questions about the meaning of life | 6 | 4 | 10 | 53 | 327 |