Familial Degree of Religiosity

The extent to which one’s family collectively prioritizes religious belief and enforces spiritual conformity

• You were taught that questioning your faith equals dishonoring your family.

• You fear losing love or approval if your beliefs change.

• You feel spiritually obligated to maintain family reputation or loyalty.

Potential clinical implications (for high degrees of religiosity, especially in high control settings)

• It could contribute to identity suppression and a lack of autonomy.

• It could create loyalty conflicts in therapy or life decisions.

• It could elevate the risk of religious trauma, especially during individuation.