Newman, Jody L.,Simpson, David Bryan.2013-08-162013-08-162005http://hdl.handle.net/11244/838Researchers developing multidimensional models of relational quality have largely neglected to consider the potential role of relational spirituality in their models. Recent relational spirituality models have emerged predominantly from a psychodynamic framework. The current study of 385 Christian adults was designed to expand the understanding of the associations between spiritual and relational dimensions. A principal components analysis of 10 measures of spirituality produced two components accounting for just over 50% of the variance. The components were labeled Positive Relationship with God and Instrumental Relationship with God, respectively. A second principal components analysis of 7 relationship scales resulted in a single component accounting for 55% of the variance and seeming to measure negative relational quality. This component was labeled Negative Relationships with Others. Using component scores from the three components, a multiple regression analysis was then conducted, in which the two spirituality components were used to predict relational quality. Positive Relationship with God accounted for 27% of the variance in Negative Relationship with Others and Negative Relationship with God accounted for an additional 9% of the variance. Theoretical and practical considerations are discussed and areas for further research are recommended.ix, 150 leaves :Christians.Spirituality.Religion, General.Psychology, Social.Thesis