Scale Overview & Construct
18-item scale measuring the experience of God's forgiveness across three dimensions: Moral Fortification, Self-Acceptance, and Absolution. Assumes belief in God (Abrahamic traditions).
Psychometric Instrument
Likert Self-Report
Dimensional Breakdown
Server-Side Validated
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
18-item scale measuring the experience of God's forgiveness across three dimensions: Moral Fortification, Self-Acceptance, and Absolution. Assumes belief in God (Abrahamic traditions). Based on your answers to its 18 items, you'll get a breakdown across its 3 component areas as well as an overall picture, showing where the pattern is strongest for you. Taking it helps you understand a part of your own thinking or behavior that's easy to overlook.
Instrument Specifications
Target Population
People who hold a belief in God
Administration Format
Self-Administered
Intended Domain / Purpose
Research & Empirical Study
Recommended Age Bracket
Adults (18+ yrs)
Duration & Pacing
5 Minutes (Self-Paced)
Access License
Open Creative Commons
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Bartholomaeus, Mandrell & Strelan (2025), Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This instrument presupposes a belief in God; it is not applicable to or intended for people without such a belief. This specific digital implementation has not been independently validated by PsiQ.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Bartholomaeus, Mandrell & Strelan (2025), Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.