Validation of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in the Context of Indonesian Muslims

This study aimed to validate the Indonesian version of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) for a Muslim population aged 18 to 50, as the scale had not been previously validated in Indonesia. The adaptation process involved translation, expert reviews, and a pilot test. A total of 231 participants completed the scale, and the data were analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and reliability testing. The CFA results revealed a robust model fit, indicated by a Chi-square value of 122.842 and a p-value of 0.069, along with high goodness-of-fit indices, including a CMIN/DF of 1.216, RMSEA of 0.031, GFI of 0.94, and CFI of 0.98. All items demonstrated factor loadings above 0.50, confirming the validity of the scale. Additionally, the DSES exhibited excellent internal consistency, with a Composite Reliability (CR) of 0.94 and an Average Variance Extracted (AVE) of 0.51. These findings support the DSES’s use in measuring daily spiritual experiences in Indonesia and highlight its relevance for academic and practical applications in predominantly Muslim contexts. Future studies could explore the DSES in other religious contexts and investigate its predictive validity for mental health outcomes.