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Internal Consistency Reliability and Construct Validity of the Dutch Translation of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity among Adolescents
A sample of 1,021 young people attending Years 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 at Catholic secondary schools within the state-maintained sector completed the Dutch translation of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity. The data support its reliability and validity and commend it for further use in studies conducted among young people in The Netherlands.
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