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Church Attendance, Frequency of - Measurement Concept

How often does the respondent attend church/religious services at his/her place of worship?
305 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

ATTEND from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q4. How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never37823.2
1) Less than once a year1257.7
2) Once or twice a year16710.3
3) Several times a year17410.7
4) Once a month603.7
5) 2-3 times a month1308.0
6) About weekly996.1
7) Weekly33720.7
8) Several times a week1569.6
Missing25
Total1626100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
ATTEND12 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q33. By your best estimate, how often did you attend religious services at age 12?
 TOTAL%
0) Never1207.4
1) Less than once a year513.1
2) Once or twice a year1126.9
3) Several times a year1348.2
4) Once a month533.3
5) 2-3 times a month17911.0
6) About weekly28417.4
7) Weekly47829.3
8) Several times a week21813.4
Missing20
Total1631100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
ATTEND from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Aside from wedding and funerals, about how often do you attend Mass?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week30034.2
2) Two or three times a month14416.4
3) About once a month11913.6
4) A few times a year18921.6
5) Seldom or never12314.1
6) Don't know10.1
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
How often do you attend Mass? (Open-ended and code)
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week171437.4
2) Two or three times a week87819.2
3) About once a month66214.5
4) Seldom or never132428.9
Missing3
Total4578100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
VCF0130 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Thinking about your life these days, do you ever attend religious services, apart from occasional weddings, baptisms or funerals? (IF YES:) Do you go to religious services every week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP religion (1970-1988); atheists and agnostics are INAP (1972, 1986 only); short-form "new" Cross Section1800.5
1) Every week (Except 1970: almost every week)889126.4
2) Almost every week (no cases in 1970)371711.1
3) Once or twice a month451213.4
4) A few times a year781323.2
5) Never (1990 and later: "No" in filter)690620.5
7) No religious preference (1970-1988)13954.1
8) Don't know how often/Don't know if attend160.0
9) NA how often/NA if attend1990.6
Missing13809
Total33629100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
VCF0130A from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Thinking about your life these days, do you ever attend religious services, apart from occasional weddings, baptisms or funerals? (IF YES:) Do you go to religious services every week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never? (IF R SAYS HE/SHE GOES TO RELIGIOUS SERVICES EVERY WEEK:) Would you say you go to religious services once a week or more often than once a week?
 TOTAL%
0) Every week -- more than once a week169612.3
1) Every week -- once a week or NA if once a week/more than once a week192814.0
2) Almost every week160511.6
3) Once or twice a month196414.2
4) A few times a year211115.3
5) Never ("No" in filter)436631.7
8) Don't know how often/Don't know if attend120.1
9) NA how often/NA if attend; short-form "new" Cross Section (1992)1030.7
Missing33653
Total13785100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
ATTEND from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Teen attendance at first named church
 TOTAL%
0) Never61918.4
1) Few times a year52715.6
2) Many times a year2768.2
3) Once a month2336.9
4) 2-3 times a month42012.5
5) Once a week76322.6
6) More than once a week52715.6
777) Don't know40.1
888) Refused10.0
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y60B. [IF Y60 greater than 0] About how often do you usually attend religious services there?
 TOTAL%
1) Few times a year52715.6
2) Many times a year2768.2
3) Once a month2336.9
4) 2-3 Times a month42012.5
5) Once a week76322.6
6) More than once a week52715.6
777) Don't know40.1
888) Refused10.0
999) Not asked61918.4
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND25 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y278.[If teen doesn't attend religious services more than twice a year or answered 'refused')][IF Y60=0,3] When you are 25, do you think you will be attending religious services, yes, maybe, or no?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes882.6
2) Maybe2928.7
3) No2377.0
777) Don't know40.1
999) Not asked274981.6
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTOTH1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y60C. [IF Y60 greater than 0] Do you attend religious services at any OTHER religious congregation?
 TOTAL%
0) No218564.8
1) Yes55916.6
777) Don't know60.2
888) Refused10.0
999) Not asked61918.4
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTOTH2 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y60F. [If teen attends a second religious congregation][IF Y60C=1] Do you attend religious services at any OTHER religious congregation?
 TOTAL%
0) No50214.9
1) Yes571.7
999) Not asked281183.4
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTREG from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y60. Do you attend religious services more than once or twice a year, NOT counting weddings, baptisms, and funerals [INSERT 'or religious services during school' IF teen attends a private religious school]?[DOES NOT INCLUDE RELIGIOUS YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS]
 TOTAL%
0) No61918.4
1) Yes274381.4
777) Don't know60.2
888) Refused20.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTWPAR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Attend with Parent(s)
 TOTAL%
1) Both144142.8
2) One76522.7
3) Neither3269.7
9) Never attend83824.9
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MOSQUE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y245. How regularly, if at all, do you [INSERT LIST A-D]? [READ LIST]: Attend Friday prayers at mosque?
 TOTAL%
1) Always10.0
3) Sometimes50.1
4) Rarely60.2
5) Never50.1
888) Refused10.0
999) Not asked335299.5
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OTHCHAT from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y60E. [If teen attends a second religious congregation][IF Y60C=1] About how often do you usually attend religious services there?
 TOTAL%
1) Few times a year2768.2
2) Many times a year190.6
3) Once a month912.7
4) 2-3 times a month852.5
5) Once a week631.9
6) More than once a week210.6
777) Don't know40.1
999) Not asked281183.4
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OTHCHAT2 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y60H. [If teen attends services at a third congregation] [IF Y60F=1] About how often do you usually attend religious services there?
 TOTAL%
1) Few times a year320.9
2) Many times a year60.2
3) Once a month50.1
4) 2-3 times a month60.2
5) Once a week50.1
6) More than once a week20.1
777) Don't know10.0
999) Not asked331398.3
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PATTEND from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
P80. In the last 12 MONTHS, how often have you been attending religious services, not including weddings, baptisms, and funerals? [READ LIST]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week58917.5
2) Once a week84925.2
3) 2-3 times a month41912.4
4) Once a month2066.1
5) Many times a year1955.8
6) Few times a year58717.4
7) Never52115.5
777) Don't know20.1
888) Refused20.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TIMEOFF from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
P78. NOTE:DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, A LARGE NUMBER OF CASES WERE MISTAKENLY SKIPPED OUT OF THIS QUESTION. THEREFORE THE VARIABLE IS NOT USEABLE. Since you were 6 years old, were there any years when you were NOT regularly attending religious services, and if so, how many?[RANGE 0-10, 0=LESS THAN ONE YEAR, 98=DK, 99=REF]
 TOTAL%
0) 0146943.6
1) 11293.8
2) 21424.2
3) 31113.3
4) 4511.5
5) 5601.8
6) 6290.9
7) 7300.9
8) 8140.4
9) 990.3
10) 10230.7
777) Don't know992.9
888) Refused120.4
999) Not asked119235.4
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WISHATT1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
P84. [If teen doesn't attend religious services more than once or twice a year][IF Y60=0] If it was totally up to you, how often would you attend religious services? Would you attend: [READ LIST]
 TOTAL%
1) Never2005.9
2) A few times a year1865.5
3) Many times a year280.8
4) Once a month621.8
5) 2-3 times a month511.5
6) Once a week591.8
7) More than once a week300.9
777) Don't know20.1
888) Refused10.0
999) Not asked275181.6
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WISHATT2 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y84B. [If teen does not say that they would 'not attend at all' if it was up to them][IF Y84A not equal to 3] If it was totally up to you, how often would you attend religious services there? Would you attend: [READ LIST]
 TOTAL%
1) Never80.2
2) A few times a year2507.4
3) Many times a year2377.0
4) Once a month1765.2
5) 2-3 times a month43012.8
6) Once a week83524.8
7) More than once a week56716.8
777) Don't know50.1
888) Refused20.1
999) Not asked86025.5
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(attend_w3)
 TOTAL%
0) Never92536.5
1) Few times a year49719.6
2) Many times a year1676.6
3) Once a month1907.5
4) 2-3 times a month26110.3
5) Once a week31712.5
6) More than once a week1736.8
777) Don't know20.1
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(attend1_w3) [IF ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES, DK OR REF] F:5. About how often do you usually attend religious services there? Is it:
 TOTAL%
1) A few times a year49719.6
2) Many times a year1676.6
3) Once a month1907.5
4) 2-3 times a month26110.3
5) Once a week31712.5
6) More than once a week1736.8
777) Don't know20.1
999) Legitimate skip92536.5
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND30 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(attend30_w3) Q:25. When you are thirty, do you think you will be attending religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes133052.5
2) Maybe82232.5
3) No36914.6
777) Don't know10.0
999) Legitimate skip100.4
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTOTH1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(attoth1_w3) [IF ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES, DK OR REF] F:6. Do you attend religious services at any other religious congregation?
 TOTAL%
0) No135853.6
1) Yes2499.8
999) Legitimate skip92536.5
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTREG from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(attreg_w3) F:3. Do you attend religious services more than once or twice a year, not counting weddings, baptisms, and funerals? [DOES NOT INCLUDE RELIGIOUS YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS]
 TOTAL%
0) No92536.5
1) Yes160663.4
777) Don't know10.0
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OTHCHAT from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(othchat_w3) [IF ATTENDS SERVICES AT ANOTHER CONGREGATION] F:8. About how often do you usually attend religious services there? Is it:
 TOTAL%
1) A few times a year1395.5
2) Many times a year230.9
3) Once a month331.3
4) 2-3 times a month291.1
5) Once a week180.7
6) More than once a week60.2
777) Don't know10.0
999) Legitimate skip228390.2
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ART_3 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
[ASK ART_3 IF ART_2=2. ELSE SKIP TO ART_5.] How often do you attend worship services at your congregation?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused10.1
-4) Don't know20.2
1) Never262.1
2) Once or twice13510.6
3) Several times (but less than once a month)17313.5
4) Once a month1169.1
5) 2-3 times a month20015.7
6) Once a week41232.3
7) Twice a week1169.1
8) Three times a week or more947.4
Missing1372
Total1275100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ART_4 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
How often do you attend worship services at other congregations?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused10.2
1) Never81.2
2) Once or twice31049.4
3) Several times (but less than once a month)18128.9
4) Once a month507.9
5) 2-3 times a month528.4
6) Once a week132.1
7) Twice a week81.3
8) Three times a week or more40.6
Missing1994
Total627100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ART_5 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
If you personally had your choice, would you like to attend worship services much less often, somewhat less often, about the same as you do now, somewhat more often, or much more often?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused421.6
-4) Don't know230.9
1) Much less often1284.9
2) Somewhat less often732.8
3) Attend about the same as I do now115144.2
4) Somewhat more often80530.9
5) Much more often38314.7
Missing6
Total2605100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CI_0 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
How often do you attend worship services, not including weddings or funerals?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused40.2
-4) Don't know40.1
1) Never66725.6
2) Once or twice a year42616.3
3) Several times a year (but less than once a month)34713.3
4) Once a month1636.3
5) Two or three times a month2459.4
6) Once a week49018.8
7) Twice a week1485.7
8) Three times a week or more1174.5
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never109422.3
1) Less than once a year3346.8
2) Once a year64713.2
3) Several times a year51810.6
4) Once a month3467.1
5) Two to three times a month4158.5
6) Nearly every week2074.2
7) Every week94319.2
8) More than once a week3807.8
9) Don't know, no answer170.3
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never73920.8
1) Less than once a year2466.9
2) Once a year49013.8
3) Several times a year37810.6
4) Once a month2456.9
5) Two to three times a month2978.3
6) Nearly every week1684.7
7) Every week68719.3
8) More than once a week2978.3
9) Don't know, no answer120.3
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND12 from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
What about when you were around eleven or twelve, how often did you attend religious services then?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never1123.1
2) Less than once a year300.8
3) About once or twice a year742.1
4) Several times a year912.6
5) About once a month571.6
6) Two to three times a month1143.2
7) Nearly every week1945.5
8) Every week50414.2
9) Several times a week1734.9
98) Can't say or can't remember120.3
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 2004
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never47116.7
1) Less than once a year1987.0
2) About once or twice a year39614.1
3) Several times a year37113.2
4) About once a month1916.8
5) 2-3 times a month2559.1
6) Nearly every week1696.0
7) Every week50818.1
8) Several times a week2428.6
9) Don't know, No answer110.4
Total2812100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 2006
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never102022.6
1) Less than once a year3026.7
2) About once or twice a year57112.7
3) Several times a year50211.1
4) About once a month3086.8
5) 2-3 times a month3808.4
6) Nearly every week2405.3
7) Every week83918.6
8) Several times a week3297.3
9) Don't know, No answer190.4
Total4510100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CHURCH1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
In the past thirty days, did you attend a religious service, other than a wedding or funeral? (82, 86, 90, 91, 96-10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK1080.9
0) No478038.5
1) Yes753260.6
Missing6123
Total12420100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHURCH2 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
How often do you attend religious services? Would you say: very often, pretty often, not too often, or never? (83)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK7015.1
1) Never204.3
2) Not too often15232.8
3) Pretty often9921.4
4) Very often12226.3
Missing18080
Total463100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 2000
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never58320.7
1) Less than once a year2197.8
2) About once or twice a year33411.9
3) Several times a year36913.1
4) About once a month1977.0
5) 2-3 times a month2217.8
6) Nearly every week1314.7
7) Every week48817.3
8) Several time a week1956.9
9) Don't know, No answer802.8
Total2817100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 2002
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never51318.6
1) Less than once a year1947.0
2) About once or twice a year38513.9
3) Several times a year35712.9
4) About once a month1886.8
5) 2-3 times a month2589.3
6) Nearly every week1806.5
7) Every week45516.5
8) Several times a week2137.7
9) Don't know, No answer220.8
Total2765100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 26.8
2) Once a week 33.1
3) Once or twice a month 12.1
4) A few times a year 9.1
5) Seldom 10.6
6) Never 7.8
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.2
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
ATTEND_M from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 42.2
2) Once a week for Jum'ah 24.9
3) Once or twice a month 3.1
4) A few times a year 13.4
5) Seldom 7.0
6) Never 9.1
9) Refused 0.2
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
ATHINDU from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
Have you ever attended religious services at a Hindu temple?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1753.1
2) No541396.6
3) Don't know/refused150.3
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATMOSQUE from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
Have you ever attended religious services at a mosque?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3005.4
2) No526093.9
3) Don't know/refused430.8
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATSYNGOG from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
Have you ever attended religious services at a synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes127322.7
2) No430176.8
3) Don't know/refused290.5
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services...more than once a week, once a week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week77413.8
2) Once a week137524.5
3) Almost every week3065.5
4) Once or twice a month93116.6
5) A few times a year143225.6
6) Never74813.3
7) Don't know/refused370.7
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OFTATTND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.0
2) Once a week 24.8
3) Once or twice a month 16.6
4) A few times a year 18.5
5) Seldom 15.5
6) Never 9.0
9) Don't know/Refused 0.8
Total2002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 2002
Variables: 115
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q33 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q33 By your best estimate, how often did you attend religious services at age 12?
 TOTAL%
1) Never1066.2
2) Less than once a year482.8
3) Once or twice a year754.4
4) Several times a year1378.0
5) Once a month502.9
6) 2-3 times a month17510.3
7) About weekly29817.5
8) Weekly56132.9
9) Several times a week25414.9
Missing17
Total1704100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q5 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q5 How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Never35821.1
2) Less than once a year1056.2
3) Once or twice a year1599.4
4) Several times a year21012.4
5) Once a month573.4
6) 2-3 times a month1378.1
7) About weekly1357.9
8) Weekly39323.1
9) Several times a week1458.5
Missing22
Total1699100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1990
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never18013.1
1) Less than once a year1148.3
2) About once or twice a year16311.9
3) Several times a year17512.8
4) About once a month1057.7
5) 2-3 times a month1279.3
6) Nearly every week705.1
7) Every week30622.3
8) Several times a week936.8
9) Don't know, no answer392.8
Total1372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1996
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never43815.1
1) Less than once a year2538.7
2) About once or twice a year40013.8
3) Several times a year41614.3
4) About once a month1906.5
5) 2-3 times a month2719.3
6) Nearly every week1605.5
7) Every week48616.7
8) Several times a week2097.2
9) Don't know, no answer812.8
Total2904100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTREG from General Social Survey, 1996
During the last seven days did you do the following: A. Attend a regular, weekly worship service at a church/synagogue (e.g. mass or Sunday morning services). Don't include watching a service on TV or listening to one on the radio.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21974.0
2) No3311.1
9) No answer4414.9
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTRELIG from General Social Survey, 1996
Now I'm going to ask you about things you did during the last seven days. I'm only interested in what you did during the last seven days. From last (DAY OF WEEK) to today did you: D. Attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29531.0
2) No65568.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1953
Total951100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTWEEK from General Social Survey, 1996
Did you, yourself, happen to attend church or synagogue in the last seven days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19335.3
2) No31357.3
9) No answer407.3
Missing2358
Total546100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FRIDAY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Friday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes165.4
2) No18662.8
9) No answer9431.8
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MONDAY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Monday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes155.1
2) No19565.9
9) No answer8629.1
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
NUMDAYS from General Social Survey, 1996
On what day or days did you attend religious services during the last seven days?
 TOTAL%
0) 0 days10.3
1) 1 day18562.5
2) 2 days4214.2
3) 3 days165.4
4) 4 days31.0
5) 5 days10.3
6) 6 days20.7
7) 7 days41.4
9) No answer4214.2
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SATURDAY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Saturday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3311.1
2) No17258.1
9) No answer9130.7
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SUNDAY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Sunday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22977.4
2) No217.1
9) No answer4615.5
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
THURSDAY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Thursday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes217.1
2) No18060.8
9) No answer9532.1
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TUESDAY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Tuesday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes206.8
2) No18261.5
9) No answer9431.8
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WEDNESDY from General Social Survey, 1996
Did respondent attend religious services last Wednesday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4013.5
2) No17157.8
9) No answer8528.7
Missing2608
Total296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V083185 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Lots of things come up that keep people from attending religious services even if they want to. Thinking about your life these days, do you ever attend religious services, apart from occasional weddings, baptisms or funerals?
 TOTAL%
-9) Refused60.3
-8) Don't know10.0
1) Yes153666.1
5) No78033.6
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V083186 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
IF R ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES: Do you go to religious services every week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
 TOTAL%
-8) Don't know10.0
-1) INAP, 5,-8,-9 in V08318578733.9
1) Every week56624.4
2) Almost every week24210.4
3) Once or twice a month38616.6
4) A few times a year32714.1
5) Never140.6
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTND14 from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 6 (2002) Female Respondent File
Please look at Card 79. When you were 14, about how often did you usually attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week47719.0
2) Once a week87534.8
3) 1-3 times per month37314.8
4) Less than once a month37314.8
5) Never41116.4
8) Refused20.1
9) Don't know20.1
Missing5130
Total2513100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 12571
Variables: 1034
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTNDNOW from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 6 (2002) Female Respondent File
Please look at Card 79. About how often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week94812.4
2) Once a week163721.4
3) 1-3 times per month127116.6
4) Less than once a month204726.8
5) Never172522.6
8) Refused110.1
9) Don't know40.1
Total7643100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 12571
Variables: 1034
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(attend_w2) Q:25. When you are 25, do you think you will be attending religious services, yes, maybe, or no?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes131750.6
2) Maybe86233.1
3) No40015.4
666) Invalid skip230.9
777) Don't know20.1
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(attend1_w2) [IF ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES, DK OR REF] [IF F:3 NOT=0] F:5. About how often do you usually attend religious services there? Is it:
 TOTAL%
1) A few times a year46617.9
2) Many times a year1325.1
3) Once a month1937.4
4) 2-3 times a month34213.1
5) Once a week44116.9
6) More than once a week29111.2
666) Invalid skip90.3
999) Not asked73028.0
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTENDFR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(attend_w2) Teen attendance at first named church
 TOTAL%
0) Never73028.0
1) Few times a year46617.9
2) Many times a year1325.1
3) Once a month1937.4
4) 2-3 times a month34213.1
5) Once a week44116.9
6) More than once a week29111.2
666) Invalid skip90.3
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTOTH1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(attoth1_w2) [IF ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES, DK OR REF] [IF F:3 NOT=0] F:6. Do you attend religious services at any other religious congregation?
 TOTAL%
0) No156660.1
1) Yes29811.4
666) Invalid skip90.3
777) Don't know10.0
999) Not asked73028.0
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTREG from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(attreg_w2) F:3. Do you attend religious services more than once or twice a year, not counting weddings, baptisms, and funerals [INSERT "or religious services during school" [IF A:3=2]? [DOES NOT INCLUDE RELIGIOUS YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS]
 TOTAL%
0) No73028.0
1) Yes186571.6
666) Invalid skip80.3
888) Refused10.0
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OTHCHAT from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(othchat_w2) [IF ATTENDS SERVICES AT ANOTHER CONGREGATION] [IF F:6=1] F:8. About how often do you usually attend religious services there? Is it:
 TOTAL%
1) A few times a year1716.6
2) Many times a year130.5
3) Once a month532.0
4) 2-3 times a month311.2
5) Once a week190.7
6) More than once a week100.4
666) Invalid skip90.3
777) Don't know10.0
999) Not asked229788.2
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WISHATT1 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(wishatt1_w2) [IF IT IS NOT TOTALLY UP TO THE RESPONDENT HOW MUCH HE/SHE ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICE, DK OR REF] [IF F:25=2,3,4, DK OR REF] F:26. If it was totally up to you, how often would you attend religious services? Would you attend . . .
 TOTAL%
1) Never773.0
2) A few times a year2288.8
3) Many times a year662.5
4) Once a month1325.1
5) 2-3 times a month2198.4
6) Once a week27210.4
7) More than once week1505.8
666) Invalid skip110.4
777) Don't know10.0
999) Not asked144855.6
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.0
2) Once a week 23.4
3) Once or twice a month 14.1
4) A few times a year 11.4
5) Seldom 24.7
6) Never 11.1
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 9.3
2) Once a week 19.7
3) Once or twice a month 16.8
4) A few times a year 18.7
5) Seldom 14.3
6) Never 18.3
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 2.7
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q20 from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Continental Dataset
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.5
2) Once a week 24.0
3) Once or twice a month 15.0
4) A few times a year 18.0
5) Seldom 16.0
6) Never 10.8
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 0.7
Total35556100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 35556
Variables: 133
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.6
2) Once a week 26.6
3) Once or twice a month 14.9
4) A few times a year 18.2
5) Seldom 14.3
6) Never 9.8
9) Don't know/Refused 0.6
Total2002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2002
Variables: 138
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OFTATTND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003
In recent years do you attend religious services more often, less often, or has there been no change?
 TOTAL%
1) More often 23.9
2) Less often 19.0
3) No change 56.2
9) Don't know/Refused 0.9
Total2002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2002
Variables: 138
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 14.3
2) Once a week 26.5
3) Once or twice a month 14.0
4) A few times a year 19.2
5) Seldom 14.4
6) Never 10.6
9) Don't know/Refused 1.0
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2007
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.8
2) Once a week 26.0
3) Once or twice a month 15.9
4) A few times a year 17.7
5) Seldom 16.3
6) Never 9.3
9) Don't Know/Refused 1.1
Total3002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 3002
Variables: 178
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHR from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2008
If RELIG = 99, or RELIG = 11 and RELIG@ = not a non-Christian religion: Do you think of yourself as Christian or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 44.4
2) No 36.8
9) Don't know/Refused 19.3
Missing2783
Total122100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2905
Variables: 203
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from The Right to Die II, November 2005
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 12.7
2) Once a week 21.4
3) Once or twice a month 14.4
4) A few times a year 19.1
5) Seldom 18.8
6) Never 12.0
9) Don't know/Refused 1.6
Total1500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1500
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q40 from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q40 [ASK IF NOT MUSLIM] Aside from weddings and funeral how often do you attend religious services… more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 36.8
2) Once a week 36.2
3) Once or twice a month 9.7
4) A few times a year 6.0
5) Seldom 4.8
6) Never 3.4
8) Don't know 1.6
9) Refused 1.4
Missing8406
Total16685100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q41 from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q41[ ASK IF MUSLIM] On average, how often do you attend the mosque or Islamic Center for salah and Jum'ah Prayer?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 61.6
2) Once a week for Jum'ah prayer 21.9
3) Once or twice a month 2.7
4) A few times a year, especially for the Eid 4.2
5) Seldom 4.2
6) Never 3.9
8) Don't know 0.4
9) Refused 1.1
Missing16685
Total8406100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTD7DAY from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
Did you happen to attend church or synagogue in the last 7 days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41351.6
2) No38247.8
3) DK/No Answer50.6
Total800100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 800
Variables: 144
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTDHRS from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH ONCE A WEEK OR MORE: In an average week, how many hours do you usually spend attending church services and participating in other church activities?
 TOTAL%
0) 061.6
1) 14010.6
2) 26517.2
3) 37018.6
4) 45614.9
5) 53810.1
6) 6246.4
7) 7154.0
8) 8195.0
9) 941.1
10) 10102.7
11) 1120.5
12) 1230.8
15) 1541.1
20) 2051.3
24) 2430.8
29) 2930.8
30) DK/No Answer102.7
Missing423
Total377100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 800
Variables: 144
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
Church Attendance (Recode of RELIG96F)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week15619.5
2) Once a week24931.1
3) 2-3 times a month9211.5
4) Several times a year20425.5
5) Never8710.9
6) DK/No answer121.5
Total800100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 800
Variables: 144
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG96F from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) DK/No Answre121.5
1) More than once a week15619.5
2) Every week22127.6
3) Nearly every week283.5
4) 2-3 times a month9211.5
5) Once a month597.4
6) Several times a year9612.0
7) Once a year313.9
8) Less than once a year182.3
9) Never8710.9
Total800100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 800
Variables: 144
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
QE1 from Muslim American Survey, 2007
On average, how often do you attend the mosque or Islamic center for salah and Jum'ah prayer?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 17.0
2) Once a week for Jum'ah prayer 22.6
3) Once or twice a month 7.8
4) A few times a year, especially for the Eid 18.0
5) Seldom 16.1
6) Never 18.5
Missing6
Total1044100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1050
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from ABC News Church Abuse, 2004
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week37938.0
2) A few times a month17317.3
3) Less often than that38438.4
4) (VOL) Never595.9
8) DK/No Opinion40.4
Missing3
Total998100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1028
Variables: 45
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Generation Next Survey, 2006
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services...more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 12.2
2) Once a week 23.1
3) Once or twice a month 15.4
4) A few times a year 19.4
5) Seldom 13.8
6) Never 14.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused 1.7
Total1501100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1501
Variables: 140
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1988
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never25417.2
1) Less than once a year1087.3
2) About once or twice a year16811.3
3) Several times a year19413.1
4) About once a month1167.8
5) 2-3 times a month1439.7
6) Nearly every week1097.4
7) Every week27718.7
8) Several times a week1097.4
9) Don't know, No answer30.2
Total1481100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LAPSED from General Social Survey, 1988
Since you were 16 years old, has there ever been a period of 2 years or more when you did not attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80754.5
2) No67345.4
9) No answer10.1
Total1481100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1991
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never19012.5
1) Less than once a year1369.0
2) About once or twice a year20213.3
3) Several times a year17911.8
4) About once a month1187.8
5) 2-3 times a month1489.8
6) Nearly every week835.5
7) Every week34422.7
8) Several times a week926.1
9) Don't know, no answer251.6
Total1517100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND12 from General Social Survey, 1991
What about when you were around 11 or 12, how often did you attend religious services then?
 TOTAL%
1) Never533.9
2) Less than once a year312.3
3) About once or twice a year624.6
4) Several times a year1138.3
5) About once a month503.7
6) 2-3 times a month1319.6
7) Nearly every week29922.0
8) Every week43532.0
9) Several times a week1249.1
98) Can't say/can't remember372.7
99) No answer241.8
Missing158
Total1359100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND2 from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT EVER ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES: Do you go to religious services every week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.6
1) Every week41438.9
2) Almost every week21420.1
3) Once or twice a month24122.7
4) A few times a year18217.1
5) Never60.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing447
Total1064100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND3 from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT EVER ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES: IF RESPONDENT ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES EVERY WEEK: Would you say you go to religious services once a week or more often than once a week?
 TOTAL%
0) NA51.2
1) Once a week21551.9
2) More often than once a week19446.9
Missing1097
Total414100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELACT1 from American National Election Studies, 2002
Aside from attending services, in the PAST SIX MONTHS have you been an active member at your place of worship - I mean, have you done things like serve on committees, give time for special projects, or help organize meetings?
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Yes48532.1
5) No102167.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1511100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.0
2) Once a week 48.0
3) Once or twice a month 19.0
4) A few times a year 5.1
5) Seldom 13.6
6) Never 1.1
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.0
Missing30
Total1270100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND_M from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 39.2
2) Once a week for Jum'ah 44.0
3) Once or twice a month 2.6
4) A few times a year 7.9
5) Seldom 3.1
6) Never 3.1
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing1270
Total30100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 11.8
2) Once a week 21.6
3) Once or twice a month 13.9
4) A few times a year 14.6
5) Seldom 22.7
6) Never 15.4
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing56
Total1168100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTEND_M from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 23.2
2) Once a week for Jum'ah 39.3
3) Once or twice a month 3.6
4) A few times a year 12.5
5) Seldom 7.1
6) Never 14.3
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing1168
Total56100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 16.0
2) Once a week 38.5
3) Once or twice a month 13.6
4) A few times a year 11.1
5) Seldom 8.6
6) Never 11.5
8) Don't know 0.7
9) Refused 0.1
Missing31
Total1106100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND_M from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 39.5
2) Once a week for Jum'ah 31.9
3) Once or twice a month 4.9
4) A few times a year 7.0
5) Seldom 10.8
6) Never 5.2
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing1106
Total31100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 10.8
2) Once a week 17.3
3) Once or twice a month 5.5
4) A few times a year 10.8
5) Seldom 14.8
6) Never 40.7
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 16.1
2) Once a week 27.7
3) Once or twice a month 14.1
4) A few times a year 17.6
5) Seldom 13.4
6) Never 10.7
8) Don't know 0.5
9) Refused 0.0
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from U.S. Religious Knowledge Study, 2010
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 14.8
2) Once a week 24.6
3) Once or twice a month 13.9
4) A few times a year 17.8
5) Seldom 16.2
6) Never 12.2
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.1
Total3412100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 3412
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q20 from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Alaska and Hawaii Dataset
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 11.2
2) Once a week 19.4
3) Once or twice a month 11.2
4) A few times a year 18.1
5) Seldom 24.5
6) Never 13.6
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 2.1
Total401100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 401
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Economic Values Survey, 1992
How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week56811.3
2) About once a week107021.3
3) Several times a month4729.4
4) About once a month3316.6
5) Several times a year81716.3
6) Once a year or less64212.8
7) Never108121.5
8) Don't know/Refused380.8
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELIG2 from America's Evangelicals
How often do you attend religious services -- More than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, or hardly ever?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week36322.5
2) Once a week50431.3
3) Once or twice a month21013.0
4) Several times a year17510.9
5) Hardly ever27517.1
6) Never794.9
7) Don't know/Refused40.2
Total1610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1610
Variables: 160
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: White Evangelicals
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q10 from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
And thinking now about when you were a teenager, roughly between the ages of 13 and 18, about how often did you attend religious services then? Would you say: (READ IN ORDER)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 18.2
2) Once a week 38.7
3) Once or twice a month 16.2
4) A few times a year 10.8
5) Seldom, or 8.6
6) Never 6.8
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) 0.6
Total2867100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2867
Variables: 106
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q7 from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
Now thinking back to when you were a child, that is before you became a teenager, about how often did you attend religious services? Would you say: (READ IN ORDER)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 23.4
2) Once a week 49.5
3) Once or twice a month 11.8
4) A few times a year 6.1
5) Seldom 6.0
6) Never 2.4
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) 0.9
Total2867100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2867
Variables: 106
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MASSATT from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1987
How often do you attend Mass?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily594.1
2) At least once a week58040.0
3) Almost every week18112.5
4) About once a month25017.3
5) Seldom31221.5
6) Never563.9
7) Don't know/No answer/Refused110.8
Total1449100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 803
Variables: 62
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1998
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never54619.3
1) Less than once a year29410.4
2) About once or twice a year29610.5
3) Several times a year30710.8
4) About once a month2067.3
5) 2-3 times a month2448.6
6) Nearly every week1886.6
7) Every week48917.3
8) Several times a week2187.7
9) Don't know, No answer441.6
Total2832100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND12 from General Social Survey, 1998
What about when you were around 11 or 12, how often did you attend religious services then?
 TOTAL%
1) Never796.2
2) Less than once a year393.0
3) About once or twice a year433.3
4) Several times a year927.2
5) About once a month624.8
6) 2-3 times a month1148.9
7) Nearly every week23518.3
8) Every week39330.6
9) Several times a week14111.0
98) Can't say/can't remember383.0
99) No answer483.7
Missing1548
Total1284100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTREG from General Social Survey, 1998
Asked only of respondents who attended religious services during the last seven days: during the last seven days did the respondent - Attend a regular, weekly worship service at a church/synagogue (e.g. mass or Sunday morning services). Don't include watching a service on TV or listening to one on the radio.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45289.7
2) No458.9
9) No answer71.4
Missing2328
Total504100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTRELIG from General Social Survey, 1998
Has respondent done the following in the last seven days: Attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49934.5
2) No94265.2
9) No answer40.3
Missing1387
Total1445100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FRIDAY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Friday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes367.2
2) No35971.4
9) No answer10821.5
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MONDAY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Monday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes244.8
2) No37975.3
9) No answer10019.9
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
NUMDAYS from General Social Survey, 1998
How many days during the past seven did respondent attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) 0 days20.4
1) 1 day33666.8
2) 2 days10520.9
3) 3 days295.8
4) 4 days122.4
5) 5 days30.6
6) 6 days10.2
7) 7 days81.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer71.4
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SATURDAY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Saturday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6112.1
2) No33967.4
9) No answer10320.5
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SUNDAY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Sunday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44488.3
2) No408.0
9) No answer193.8
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
THURSDAY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Thursday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes438.5
2) No34869.2
9) No answer11222.3
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TUESDAY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Tuesday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes408.0
2) No35871.2
9) No answer10520.9
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WEDNESDY from General Social Survey, 1998
Did respondent attend religious services last...Wednesday
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10921.7
2) No30260.0
9) No answer9218.3
Missing2329
Total503100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
F_QN22 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF RESPONDENT REPORTS ATTENDING RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT ALL (from QN23): Do you ever attend worship services at a non-Catholic church, such as an evangelical or Pentecostal church?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 19.8
2) No 79.6
8) Don't know 0.4
9) Refused 0.2
Missing3408
Total608100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
F_QN23 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF YES TO F_QN22: About how often do you attend worship services at an evangelical or Pentecostal church? Would you say...
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 7.2
2) Once a week 0.3
3) Once or twice a month 10.9
4) A few times a year 35.9
5) Less often 34.2
6) I used to attend an evangelical or Pentecostal church in the past, but do not any longer 11.7
Missing3897
Total119100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
QN23 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
Now, I have some questions about your religious beliefs and practices. Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services - more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.2
2) Once a week 29.0
3) Once or twice a month 19.3
4) A few times a year 14.4
5) Seldom 12.3
6) Never 9.4
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.2
Total4016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V141 from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
How often do you attend religious services? Never, hardly ever except holidays, less than once a month, about once a month, two to three times a month, once a week, or more than once a week?
 TOTAL%
1) Never33916.3
2) Hardly ever, except holidays40119.3
3) Less than once a month1145.5
4) About once a month1879.0
5) Two to three times a month27313.1
6) Once a week46422.3
7) More than once a week29714.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused30.1
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHRCHATT from American National Election Studies, 2004
Thinking about your life these days, do you ever attend religious services, apart from occasional weddings, baptisms or funerals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80766.6
5) No40133.1
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused20.2
Total1212100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from News Interest Index, Religion Overflow, July 2005
Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services… more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.1
2) Once a week 24.3
3) Once or twice a month 13.4
4) A few times a year 19.8
5) Seldom 14.9
6) Never 11.0
9) Don't know/Refused 1.6
Total1502100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1502
Variables: 156
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATNDWEEK from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
Did you yourself happen to attend church, synagogue or any other place of worship in the last seven days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 45.8
2) No 53.3
9) Don't know/Refused 0.8
Total2041100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 2041
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FREQATND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 17.2
2) Once a week 26.2
3) Once or twice a month 17.0
4) A few times a year 16.9
5) Seldom 14.4
6) Never 7.4
9) Don't know/Refused 0.9
Total2041100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 2041
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 15.0
2) Once a week 24.7
3) Once or twice a month 15.1
4) A few times a year 18.2
5) Seldom 14.6
6) Never 11.7
9) Don't know/Refused 0.7
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2003
Variables: 146
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATCATH_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Catholic (RELIG not equal to 2): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend Catholic mass? (Q282C)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 40.5
2) No 59.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 0.4
Missing3483
Total530100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATDPRT_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent is either Protestant or 'just Christian' (RELIG = 1 or 13): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Protestant denomination different than your own? (Q282A) [Note: ATDPRT_B through ATMULT_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.]
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 62.7
2) No 33.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 4.0
Missing3596
Total417100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATMOSQ_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Muslim (RELIG not equal to 6): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Muslim mosque? (Q282E)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 4.3
2) No 95.7
Missing3319
Total694100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATMULT_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If ATSAME_B = 2-3: And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services of a religion different than yours that I haven't mentioned? (Q282F)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes [Other religion is specified in ATMULZ_B] 23.3
2) No 73.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 3.5
Missing3316
Total697100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATPROT_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Protestant or 'just Christian' (RELIG not equal to 1 or 13): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Protestant church? (Q282B)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 40.3
2) No 58.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 1.4
Missing3733
Total280100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATSYNA_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Jewish (RELIG not equal to 5): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Jewish synagogue? (Q282D)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 12.4
2) No 87.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 0.1
Missing3326
Total687100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 14.3
2) Once a week 23.5
3) Once or twice a month 16.0
4) A few times a year 18.2
5) Seldom 16.5
6) Never 10.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 1.0
Total4013100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2010
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services? More than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.7
2) Once a week 24.5
3) Once or twice a month 14.3
4) A few times a year 20.0
5) Seldom 15.3
6) Never 10.7
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 1.5
Total3003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 3003
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG2 from Religion and America's Role in the World
How often do you attend religious services- more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, or hardly ever?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week24117.2
2) Once a week42130.1
3) Once or twice a month18713.4
4) Several times a year20214.4
5) Hardly ever29120.8
6) Never433.1
7) Don't know/refused151.1
Total1400100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 1400
Variables: 114
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Includes an oversample of Evangelicals, and a portion of that sample were part of web, opt-in survey.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELATEND from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
31. How often do you attend religious services, not including weddings and funerals?
 TOTAL%
1) Every week (or more often)962738.5
2) Almost every week23079.2
3) Once or twice a month482719.3
4) A few times per year466918.7
5) Less often than that343413.7
8) Don't know1050.4
9) Refused450.2
Missing4219
Total25014100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELATT from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1997
Do you attend religious services at least once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month, or less than once a month?
 TOTAL%
1) Once a week31136.0
2) Two or three times a month11313.1
3) Once a month8710.1
4) Less than once a month27231.5
9) Don't know/Refused809.3
Missing162
Total863100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1025
Variables: 108
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
Religious service attendance (CHURCH87 and CHURCH97 merged and standardized)
 TOTAL%
0) Never/Less than once a month 46.2
1) Once a month or more 53.8
Missing12096
Total20474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 32570
Variables: 170
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: In-person surveys from 1987-1990, telephone surveys after.
CHURCH97 from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.7
2) Once a week 25.2
3) Once or twice a month 15.2
4) A few times a year 18.6
5) Seldom 17.0
6) Never 9.3
9) Don't know/Refused 1.1
Missing20370
Total12200100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 32570
Variables: 170
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: In-person surveys from 1987-1990, telephone surveys after.
RELSRVS from ABC News-Washington Post Poll, The New Pope, 2005
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week41938.9
2) A few times a month18817.4
3) Less often than that41638.7
4) Never484.5
8) DK/No Opinion60.5
Missing7
Total1076100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1082
Variables: 61
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SERVICES from ABC News Church Scandal Poll, 2002
[IF RELIGION is 'Catholic'] Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week9231.8
2) A few times a month7024.1
3) Less often than that11940.9
4) (VOL) Never82.8
8) DK/No opinion10.4
Missing924
Total290100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1209
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHRCHWK from American National Election Studies, 2000
If R says attends religious services 'every week': Would you say you go to religious services once a week or more often than once a week?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132873.5
1) Once a week27014.9
2) More often than once a week20911.6
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
RELSRVS from ABC News-Washington Post Poll, Springtime Politics, 2005
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services--at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week39139.0
2) A few times a month17317.3
3) Less often than that38738.6
4) Never454.5
8) DK/No Opinion50.5
Missing7
Total1002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1007
Variables: 108
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTENDCH from ABC News Vatican Meeting - Expectations Poll, 2002
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week42035.2
2) A few times a month20617.3
3) Less often than that50242.1
4) Never665.5
Missing14
Total1194100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1207
Variables: 78
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATNDREL from ABC News the Pope and the Church, 2003
(ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO IDENTIFIED THEIR RELIGION AS CHRISTIAN - EXCLUDES AGNOSTIC, ATHEIST, ISLAM, MUSLIM, NO RELIGION, NO OPINION, OR REFUSED TO IDENTIFY RELIGION) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week46236.3
2) A few times a month22117.4
3) Less often than that52741.4
4) (VOL) Never614.8
8) DK/No opinion10.1
Missing8
Total1272100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 1281
Variables: 134
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHURCH from ABC News Poll, Religion and Politics, 2004
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week33133.4
2) A few times a month17617.7
3) Less often than that43143.4
4) (VOL) Never535.4
8) DK/No Opinion10.1
Missing13
Total992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1005
Variables: 117
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
How often do you attend Church services?
 TOTAL%
1) Never10.2
2) Less than once a year30.7
3) About once a year82.1
4) Several times a year7017.7
5) About every month369.2
6) A couple of times every month7117.9
7) Nearly every week16641.8
8) More than once a week4110.4
Missing135
Total397100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1976
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never19412.9
1) Less than once a year1369.1
2) About once or twice a year20313.5
3) Several times a year23215.5
4) About once a month1067.1
5) Two to three times a month1006.7
6) Nearly every week906.0
7) Every week29819.9
8) Several times a week1338.9
9) Don't know or no answer70.5
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1980
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never16711.4
1) Less than once a year1097.4
2) About once or twice a year23015.7
3) Several times a year22315.2
4) About once a month986.7
5) Two to three times a month1188.0
6) Nearly every week916.2
7) Every week31621.5
8) Several times a week1097.4
9) Don't know or no answer70.5
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CHURCH1 from Houston Area Survey, 2010
In the past thirty days, did you attend a religious service, other than a wedding or funeral?
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK111.5
0) No27136.1
1) Yes46862.4
Total750100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 750
Variables: 142
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTD88 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly45033.6
2) Once a month15111.3
3) Less than monthly23717.7
4) Never37728.1
5) Don't Know20.1
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1198.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTEND88 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly60645.2
2) Once a month20415.2
3) Less than monthly19314.4
4) Never33124.7
5) Don't Know40.3
6) Refused30.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FRQCH80 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly or more67333.1
2) Once monthly+35517.5
3) Several times per year44621.9
4) Less than once yearly55927.5
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
REL297 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly47945.1
2) Once a month16115.2
3) Less than monthly17716.7
4) Never24022.6
8) Don't know40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
REL497 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your [spouse] attend church together? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly34037.6
2) Once a month10912.1
3) Less than monthly17619.5
4) Never27530.4
8) Don't know40.4
Missing1129
Total904100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELG497N from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly6127.7
2) Once a month3917.7
3) Less than monthly4922.3
4) Never7132.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELG697N from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your spouse attend church together? Would you say weekly, monthly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly2432.9
2) Monthly68.2
3) Once a month1115.1
4) Less than monthly3243.8
Missing1960
Total73100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI292 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly55346.5
2) Once a month17114.4
3) Less than monthly17214.5
4) Never29324.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI492 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly39433.1
2) Once a month12110.2
3) Less than monthly20217.0
4) Never31926.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI492O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly13127.8
2) Once a month8918.9
3) Less than monthly10422.1
4) Never14330.4
5) Don't know10.2
6) Refused30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI497O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly12529.3
2) Once a month7016.4
3) Less than monthly9121.4
4) Never14032.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI692O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your (husband/wife/partner) attend church together? Would you say weekly, monthly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly5511.7
2) Once a month326.8
3) Less than monthly408.5
4) Never347.2
5) Don't know20.4
6) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI697O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often do you and your spouse attend church together? Would you say weekly, monthly, once a month, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly8630.0
2) Once a month4114.3
3) Less than monthly6422.3
4) Never9633.4
Missing1746
Total287100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTEND from News Interest Index, March 2004
[ASK ALL:] Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: More than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 12.8
2) Once a week 24.4
3) Once or twice a month 15.1
4) A few times a year 20.6
5) Seldom 15.4
6) Never 10.9
9) Don't know/Refused 0.9
Total1703100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1703
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 26.7
2) Once a week 37.0
3) Once or twice a month 9.6
4) A few times a year 7.7
5) Seldom 12.2
6) Never 6.9
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 31.4
2) Once a week 47.5
3) Once or twice a month 9.5
4) A few times a year 4.4
5) Seldom 4.1
6) Never 2.1
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 1.0
Missing48
Total953100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND_M from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 48.6
2) Once a week for Jum'ah 38.9
3) Once or twice a month 5.3
4) A few times a year 0.0
5) Seldom 0.0
6) Never 5.7
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 1.3
Missing953
Total48100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 59.3
2) Once a week 25.6
3) Once or twice a month 8.1
4) A few times a year 3.7
5) Seldom 1.2
6) Never 2.1
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing252
Total747100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTEND_M from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.]
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 49.2
2) Once a week for Jum'ah 14.7
3) Once or twice a month 1.6
4) A few times a year 17.1
5) Seldom 8.3
6) Never 9.1
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing747
Total252100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELATEN2 from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Religious attendance ('no religion' included as none)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than yearly255426.6
1) Few times/yr152515.9
2) 1-2 times/mo140214.6
3) Almost weekly7037.3
4) Weekly or more often343135.7
Missing175
Total9615100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELATEND from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
31. Not including weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services? (IF NECESSARY PROBE WITH CATEGORIES)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week (or more often)343141.0
2) Almost every week7038.4
3) Once or twice a month140216.8
4) A few times per year152518.2
5) Less often than that126515.1
8) Don't know240.3
9) Refused140.2
Missing1488
Total8364100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELATT from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1999
Do you attend religious services more than once a week, once a week, two or three times a month, once a month, less than once a month, or not at all?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week13914.1
2) Once a week24224.5
3) Two or three times a month10811.0
4) Once a month979.8
5) Less than once a month, or15015.2
6) Not at all25125.4
Missing15
Total987100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1001
Variables: 121
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1978
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never23915.6
1) Less than once a year1348.7
2) About once or twice a year20213.2
3) Several times a year17511.4
4) About once a month1036.7
5) Two to three times a month1459.5
6) Nearly every week1077.0
7) Every week29919.5
8) Several times a week1238.0
9) Don't know or no answer50.3
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from News Interest Index, October 2003
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 14.9
2) Once a week 24.7
3) Once or twice a month 14.7
4) A few times a year 19.6
5) Seldom 16.1
6) Never 8.7
9) Don't know/Refused 1.3
Total1515100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 1515
Variables: 133
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELSERV from ABC News Church in Crisis Poll, 2002
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week42939.6
2) A few times a month20318.7
3) Less often that than41238.1
4) Never373.5
Missing5
Total1081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1086
Variables: 75
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHATTEND from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never578.8
1) Less than once a year365.6
2) About once or twice a year7411.4
3) Several times a year558.5
4) About once a month578.7
5) 2-3 times a month619.4
6) Nearly every week436.6
7) Every week17226.4
8) Several times a week8312.8
9) No answer121.9
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 2004
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never9918.3
2) About once a year224.1
3) A few times a year7213.3
4) About once a month5410.0
5) More than once a month5610.4
6) Once a week14727.2
7) More than once a week9016.7
Missing60
Total540100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 600
Variables: 70
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATT_CHLD from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
When you were growing up, how often did you attend religious services? Every week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Every Week25131159.3
2) Almost Every Week7521417.8
3) Once or Twice a Month340488.0
4) A Few Times a Year419339.9
5) Never177374.2
6) Don't Know, Refused34700.8
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATT_HIND from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have you ever attended religious services at a Hindu temple?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes147703.5
2) No39943294.3
3) Don't Know, Refused95112.2
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATT_MOSQ from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have you ever attended religious services at a mosque?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes160383.8
2) No40169294.8
3) Don't Know, Refused59831.4
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATT_SYNA from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have you ever attended religious services at a synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7468417.6
2) No34353581.1
3) Don't Know, Refused54941.3
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GRO_SERV from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - Very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Attending services at your place of worship
 TOTAL%
1) Very Important17744341.9
2) Fairly Important10083723.8
3) Not Very Important8035019.0
4) Not At All Important5528313.0
5) Don't Know, Refused98002.3
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELIG2 from Faith and Family in America, 2005
How often do you attend religious service - more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, or hardly ever?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week19917.6
2) Once a week29626.2
3) Once or twice a month17015.0
4) Several times a year16114.2
5) Hardly ever25822.8
6) Never433.8
7) Don't know/refused40.4
Total1131100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1131
Variables: 112
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
How often have you been attending [church/synagogue/mosque/temple] services in the last year?
 TOTAL%
0) Refused50.2
1) Never66826.1
2) Less than once a month49219.2
3) Once a month2499.7
4) 2-3 times a month31612.3
5) Once a week54521.3
6) More than once a week27210.6
99) Don't know140.6
Total2561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2004
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.4
2) Once a week 24.7
3) Once or twice a month 14.6
4) A few times a year 20.0
5) Seldom 14.7
6) Never 11.3
9) Don't know/Refused 1.4
Total1512100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1512
Variables: 155
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELATT7 from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1999
[ASKED IF RELIGF99= "NEVER" OR RELIGF99= "DON'T KNOW / NO ANSWER"] Did you, yourself, happen to attend religious services in the past seven days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15347.5
2) No16852.2
3) Not sure / Refused10.3
Missing80
Total322100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 402
Variables: 179
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIGF99 from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1999
[THIS VARIABLE WAS CALLED RELIG PRIOR TO THE SPRING 1999 ADMINISTRATION OF THIS POLL. CATEGORIES INCREASED FROM 6 TO 10 IN FALL 1999.] How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never8019.9
1) Less than once or twice a year338.2
2) About once or twice a year4210.4
3) Several times a year4110.2
4) About once a month297.2
5) Two to three times a month369.0
6) Nearly every week102.5
7) Every week10325.6
8) Several times a week225.5
9) Don't know / No answer61.5
Total402100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 402
Variables: 179
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTD7DAY from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1996
Did you happen to attend church or synagogue in the last 7 days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16238.4
2) No26061.6
Total422100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 422
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTDHRS from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1996
[ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH ONCE A WEEK OR MORE] In an average week, how many hours do you usually spend attending church services and participating in other church activities?
 TOTAL%
0) 042.6
1) 12516.4
2) 23019.7
3) 32717.8
4) 41912.5
5) 5138.6
6) 674.6
7) 742.6
8) 874.6
10) 1042.6
12) 1242.6
16) 1621.3
20) 2032.0
24) 2421.3
30) Don't know/No answer10.7
Missing270
Total152100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 422
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG96F from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1996
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Don't know/No answer10.2
1) More than once a week4911.6
2) Every week10324.4
3) Nearly every week153.6
4) 2-3 times a month4210.0
5) Once a month368.5
6) Several times a year6715.9
7) Once a year225.2
8) Less than once a year215.0
9) Never6615.6
Total422100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 422
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 2000
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week6714.4
2) Once a week9320.0
3) Two to three times a month5211.2
4) Several times a year12126.0
5) Never12827.5
6) Refuse51.1
Total466100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 466
Variables: 154
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG2 from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 2000
Recode of relig (how often attend)
 TOTAL%
1) Never12827.8
2) Less than once a week17337.5
3) Once a week9320.2
4) More than once a week6714.5
Missing5
Total461100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 466
Variables: 154
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1996
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week12815.1
2) Once a week26731.4
3) 2-3 times a month11613.6
4) Several times a year20123.6
5) Never13115.4
6) Refused70.8
Total850100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 850
Variables: 100
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 2001
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week13315.6
2) Once a week24228.4
3) Two to three times a month13916.3
4) Several times a year19322.7
5) Never14016.4
6) Refused50.6
Total852100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 852
Variables: 159
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELSERV from Campaign 2000 Typology Survey
Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services…more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 16.7
2) Once a week 28.3
3) Once or twice a month 16.4
4) A few times a year 17.2
5) Seldom 12.9
6) Never 7.6
9) Don't know/refused 0.8
Missing800
Total1999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2799
Variables: 160
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from December 2006 Values Update Survey
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 12.1
2) Once a week 26.2
3) Once or twice a month 14.0
4) A few times a year 19.9
5) Seldom 18.0
6) Never 9.2
9) Don't know/Refused 0.6
Total2007100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 2007
Variables: 204
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 2000
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week23823.5
2) Once a week24624.3
3) Two to three times a month14714.5
4) Several times a year21921.6
5) Never15415.2
6) Refused90.9
Total1013100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1013
Variables: 158
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, 1999
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week327.9
2) Once a week11829.1
3) Two to three times a month6115.1
4) Several times a year10124.9
5) Never8821.7
6) Refused51.2
Total405100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 405
Variables: 124
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MASSATT from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
How often do you attend Mass?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily372.3
2) At least once a week61237.7
3) Almost every week16710.3
4) About once a month23914.7
5) Seldom39224.2
6) Never1408.6
7) No answer362.2
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK12014.3
2) ONCE A WEEK25730.6
3) TWO TO THREE TIMES A MONTH13215.7
4) SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR19623.3
5) NEVER13516.1
Missing4
Total840100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTNDCH1 from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.8
2) Once a week 25.6
3) Once or twice a month 17.1
4) A few times a year 20.6
5) Seldom 13.4
6) Never 8.6
7) Don't know/Refused 0.9
Total1975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTNDCH2 from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
Did you yourself happen to attend church, synagogue or any other place of worship in the last seven days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 41.9
2) No 58.0
3) Don't know/Refused 0.1
Total1975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from ABC News Priests and Pedophilia Poll, 2002
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week37337.2
2) A few times a month16416.4
3) Less often than that42542.4
4) Never404.0
Missing6
Total1002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1008
Variables: 43
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1994
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never48116.1
1) Less than once a year2267.6
2) About once or twice a year41613.9
3) Several times a year38212.8
4) About once a month2217.4
5) Two to three times a month2749.2
6) Nearly every week1464.9
7) Every week56018.7
8) Several times a week2357.9
9) Don't know, no answer511.7
Total2992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FRQCH80 from Marital Instability over the Life Course, A Five-Wave Panel Study, Wave I (1980)
How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together?
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly or more67333.1
2) Once Monthly+35517.5
3) Svrl Times per year44621.9
4) Less than once yearly55927.5
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2033
Variables: 544
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: The population sampled was all husbands and wives in households in the contiguous United States in which both spouses were present and under the age of 55 and who had access to a telephone.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
REL3E from Faith and Community Survey of Four Indianapolis Neighborhoods, 1997
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY HAVE A RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE: How important to you is attending worship regularly?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important36067.0
2) Somewhat important10219.0
3) Not too important6111.4
4) Not at all important132.4
9) Refused10.2
Missing76
Total537100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 613
Variables: 207
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Other: Households in four neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
REL4 from Faith and Community Survey of Four Indianapolis Neighborhoods, 1997
Over the past year, how often, if at all, did you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a week12921.0
2) Once a week11719.1
3) Nearly every week376.0
4) 2 to 3 times a month6310.3
5) About once a month264.2
6) Several times this past year508.2
7) About once or twice this past year7812.7
8) Never10517.1
98) Don't know71.1
99) Refused10.2
Total613100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 613
Variables: 207
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Other: Households in four neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTND14 from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
When you were 14, about how often did you usually attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week213219.7
2) Once a week464142.8
3) 1-3 times per month137412.7
4) Less than once a month130912.1
5) Never138312.8
8) Refused20.0
9) Don't know60.1
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTND5 from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
Please think back 5 years to (Year of interview minus 5), when you were (AA-1 AGE minus 5) years old. At that time, about how often did you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week94311.9
2) Once a week198625.1
3) 1-3 times per month138617.5
4) Less than once a month174322.0
5) Never184423.3
8) Refused20.0
9) Don't know80.1
Missing2935
Total7912100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTNDNOW from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
About how often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week135912.5
2) Once a week250223.1
3) 1-3 times per month209519.3
4) Less than once a month263124.3
5) Never225520.8
8) Refused20.0
9) Don't know30.0
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1997
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK287.0
2) ONCE A WEEK11929.6
3) 2-3 TIMES A MONTH5413.4
4) SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR9323.1
5) NEVER10826.9
Missing6
Total402100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 408
Variables: 101
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK399.5
2) ONCE A WEEK11026.9
3) TWO TO THREE TIMES A MONTH5814.2
4) SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR10525.7
5) NEVER9723.7
Missing4
Total409100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SACRMTG from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Please indicate how often you attend or participate in each of the following -- Sacrament Service
 TOTAL%
1) Every Week35438.5
2) Almost Every Week20222.0
3) At Least Twice a Month768.3
4) About Once a Month485.2
5) Several Times a Year778.4
6) Seldom or Never16317.7
Missing38
Total920100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 958
Variables: 267
Scope: Other: Regional samples of Mormons in Salt Lake City, UT and San Francisco, CA
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTNDCH from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Groups Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week29128.5
2) About once a week34834.2
3) Several times a month989.6
4) About once a month535.2
5) Several times a year898.8
6) Once a year or less636.1
7) Never706.9
8) Don't know/Refused80.8
Total1020100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1021
Variables: 295
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from ABC News Bishops Meeting Expectations Poll, June 2002
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week34734.8
2) A few times a month17417.4
3) Less often than that44644.7
4) Never313.1
Missing7
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 59
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTMASS from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
How often do you attend Mass?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily341.8
2) At least once a week72139.2
3) Almost every week27214.8
4) About once a month32317.6
5) Seldom36419.8
6) Never925.0
7) Don't know/No answer/Refused331.8
Total1838100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 802
Variables: 66
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OFTSRVCS from Mid-November Survey, 2001
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services- more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 16.5
2) Once a week 25.5
3) Once or twice a month 13.8
4) A few times a year 17.2
5) Seldom 16.1
6) Never 10.1
9) Don't know/Refused 0.7
Total1500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1500
Variables: 117
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WKWORSHP from Mid-November Survey, 2001
Did you yourself happen to attend church, synagogue, or any other place of worship in the last seven days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 43.7
2) No 55.9
9) Don't know/Refused 0.4
Total1500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1500
Variables: 117
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SERV1 from Survey of Religion and Community Life in Indianapolis, 1999
In the past seven days, how many times, if at all, did you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) None, didn't attend40249.9
1) 121626.8
2) 29411.7
3) 3607.4
4) 4141.7
5) 591.1
6) 650.6
7) 720.2
8) 820.2
10) 1010.1
99) Refused10.1
Total806100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 806
Variables: 136
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SERV2 from Survey of Religion and Community Life in Indianapolis, 1999
Over the past year, how often, if at all, did you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week15419.1
2) Once a week17221.3
3) Two to three times a month12415.4
4) About once a month759.3
5) Less than once a month15118.7
6) Never12515.5
8) Don't know30.4
9) Refused20.2
Total806100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 806
Variables: 136
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Never or almost never4414.5
2) A few times a year7223.7
3) At least once a month3110.2
4) 1-3 times per month5518.1
5) Weekly8026.3
6) More than once a week227.2
Missing2
Total304100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 306
Variables: 46
Scope: Other: The target population for this survey was students at Winthrop University, a state university in South Carolina
Frame: Other: Lower-division, general education classes
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Self-report questionnaire
ATTEND from Religious Identity and Influence Survey, 1996
How often have you been attending church/synagogue services in the last year? (BEGIN READING ANSWER CATEGORIES)
 TOTAL%
1) More than 1x/wk61723.8
2) Once a week82031.7
3) 2-3 times a month44817.3
4) Once a month1074.1
5) Many times/year682.6
6) Few times/year30711.9
7) Never2198.5
8) DK30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2590100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2590
Variables: 168
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
About how often do you attend religious services: About every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Every week142642.5
2) Once or twice a month62718.7
3) A few times a year90426.9
4) Never37011.0
8) Don't know321.0
Missing4
Total3359100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 3363
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
YWKCHUR from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I have attended church or synagogue in the last 7 days.
 TOTAL%
1) No193324.7
2) Yes588075.3
Missing352
Total7813100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
YWORSHIP from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
How often do you attend worship services at a church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never2703.3
2) Several times a year5717.0
3) About once a month2793.4
4) About 2 or 3 times a month122615.1
5) Once a week or more577571.1
Missing44
Total8121100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from General Social Survey, 1993
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never25916.1
1) Less than once a year1368.5
2) About once or twice a year19312.0
3) Several times a year17611.0
4) About once a month1127.0
5) Two to three times a month1378.5
6) Nearly every week996.2
7) Every week32120.0
8) Several times a week1358.4
9) Don't know, no answer382.4
Total1606100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1999
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never7418.3
2) About once a year153.7
3) A few times a year5513.6
4) About once a month307.4
5) More than once a month399.6
6) Once a week11929.4
7) More than once a week6716.5
8) Don't know/not sure61.5
Missing3
Total405100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 408
Variables: 107
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTND14 from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 6 (2002) Male Respondent File
Please look at card 79. When you were 14, about how often did you usually attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week34316.6
2) Once a week75036.3
3) 1-3 Times per month29514.3
4) Less than once a month29914.5
5) Never37618.2
8) Refused10.0
9) Don't know20.1
Missing2862
Total2066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 4928
Variables: 1351
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTNDNOW from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 6 (2002) Male Respondent File
Please look at card 79. About how often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week4198.5
2) Once a week84517.1
3) 1-3 Times per month77315.7
4) Less than once a month138228.0
5) Never149930.4
8) Refused90.2
9) Don't know10.0
Total4928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 4928
Variables: 1351
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATTEND from July 2003 Values Update Survey
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 13.6
2) Once a week 25.1
3) Once or twice a month 16.0
4) A few times a year 18.7
5) Seldom 16.0
6) Never 9.5
9) Don't know/Refused 1.1
Total2528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2528
Variables: 190
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week31812.4
2) Once a week68326.6
3) Two or three times a month32312.6
4) Once a month2188.5
5) Less than once a month1887.3
6) Hardly ever, except holidays49319.2
7) Never34713.5
Missing50
Total2570100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND10 from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
When you were young, say 8 or 10 years old, how often did you attend Sunday school or church/synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week55821.8
2) Once a week162063.2
3) Two or three times a month1546.0
4) Once a month632.5
5) Less than once a month321.2
6) Hardly ever, except holidays712.8
7) Never642.5
Missing58
Total2562100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND20 from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
What about when you were older, in your early 20s, say. How often did you attend Sunday school or church/synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week2529.8
2) Once a week72528.3
3) Two or three times a month28711.2
4) Once a month2399.3
5) Less than once a month1957.6
6) Hardly ever, except holidays42016.4
7) Never44717.4
Missing55
Total2565100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DROP from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
Has there ever been a period of two years or more when you did not attend church/synagogue, apart from weddings, funerals and special holidays?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes124248.3
2) No133051.7
Missing48
Total2572100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DROPAGE from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH/SYNAGOGUE, APART FROM WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS OR MORE. -- How old were you when you stopped attending church/synagogue except for weddings, funerals and special holidays?
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total124423.7214.09
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RETURAGE from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH/SYNAGOGUE, APART FROM WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS OR MORE. -- How old were you when you began attending church/synagogue again?
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total68230.7212.38
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RETURN from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH/SYNAGOGUE, APART FROM WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS FOR A PERIOD OF two YEARS OR MORE. -- Did you ever start attending church/synagogue again?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68054.4
2) No56945.6
Missing1371
Total1249100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELOFTEN from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week4817.1
2) Weekly8329.5
3) At least once a month2910.3
4) Several times a year3813.5
5) Once or twice a year4616.4
6) Never3713.2
Total281100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 281
Variables: 104
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTENDCH from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
How often do you attend Sunday worship services? (Check the answer that comes closest to describing what you do.)
 TOTAL%
0) Never281.0
1) Every week121742.7
2) Nearly every week68524.0
3) About three times a month1986.9
4) About twice a month1876.6
5) About once a month1565.5
6) About every six weeks632.2
7) About every three months1023.6
8) About once or twice a year1635.7
9) Less than once a year531.9
Missing23
Total2852100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ATTENDSE from Spirituality and the Elderly, Survey of Staff and Residents From Long-Term Care Facilities, 1998
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week25544.0
2) Once or more a month10718.5
3) Several times a year10818.7
4) Once a year or less7012.1
5) Never396.7
Missing13
Total579100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 592
Variables: 129
Scope: Other: California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Oklahoma, Utah.
Frame: Other: Staff (N=299) and residents (N=266) from long-term care facilities completed one of eight forms. Facilities included skilled nursing facilities, continuing-care residential communities (CCRCs), retirement apartment complexes and assisted living facilities
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week14912.0
2) Once a week34527.8
3) Two to three times a month18114.5
4) Several times a year31925.7
5) Never24920.0
Missing8
Total1242100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1997
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week13516.5
2) Once a week25230.8
3) 2-3 times a month11914.6
4) Several times a year15218.6
5) Never15619.1
6) Refused30.4
Total817100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 817
Variables: 134
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
REVIVAL from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1997
Within the past twelve months, have you attended a religious revival meeting?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27133.2
2) No54266.3
3) Don't know/No answer40.5
Total817100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 817
Variables: 134
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1999
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week16812.3
2) Once a week39929.2
3) Two to three times a month21816.0
4) Several times a year31523.1
5) Never25118.4
6) Refused141.0
Total1365100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1369
Variables: 169
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1999
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week15118.2
2) Once a week24930.0
3) Two to three times a month13115.8
4) Several times a year16620.0
5) Never12615.2
6) Refuse60.7
Total829100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 829
Variables: 151
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WORSHIP from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1988
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. How many of the past four worship services have you attended?
 TOTAL%
1) None or one7577.3
2) Two1212.4
3) Three or more1010.3
Total97100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 97
Variables: 34
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals
WORSHIP from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1987
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. How many of the past four worship services have you attended?
 TOTAL%
1) None or one6868.0
2) Two1616.0
3) Three or more1616.0
Total100100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 100
Variables: 41
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals
RELIG from Southern Focus Poll, Oversample Survey, Spring 1996
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week2112.6
2) Once a week6438.3
3) 2-3 times a month4024.0
4) Several times a year3018.0
5) Never116.6
6) Refused10.6
Total167100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 167
Variables: 101
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Oversample of African-Americans
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WORSHIP from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1985
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. How many of the past four worship services have you attended?
 TOTAL%
1) None or one6161.6
2) Two1616.2
3) Three or more2222.2
Total99100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 99
Variables: 40
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: CATI Questionnaires entered at on-campus location
ATTEND from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week40714.0
2) Once a week63421.8
3) Almost every week1876.4
4) Once or twice a month46215.9
5) A few times a year71024.4
6) Never49116.9
7) Don't know170.6
8) Refused20.1
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATT_BUDD from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
How often, if at all, have you attended religious services at each of the following: a Buddhist temple or center?
 TOTAL%
1) Never262090.0
2) Once or twice2277.8
3) Several times491.7
4) Many times100.3
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused20.1
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATT_HIND from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
How often, if at all, have you attended religious services at each of the following: a Hindu temple or center?
 TOTAL%
1) Never272493.6
2) Once or twice1495.1
3) Several times180.6
4) Many times150.5
5) Don't know30.1
6) Refused20.1
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATT_MOSQ from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
How often, if at all, have you attended religious services at each of the following: a Muslim mosque or Islamic center?
 TOTAL%
1) Never268792.3
2) Once or twice1766.1
3) Several times311.1
4) Many times130.4
5) Don't know10.0
6) Refused20.1
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATT_SYNA from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
How often, if at all, have you attended religious services at each of the following: a Jewish synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never217974.9
2) Once or twice49016.9
3) Several times1605.5
4) Many times752.6
5) Don't know40.1
6) Refused20.1
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SUNDAY from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
How often do you attend Sunday worship services? (Choose the answer which comes closest to describing what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week66.1
2) Nearly every week99.1
4) About twice a month1212.1
5) About once a month1212.1
6) About every six weeks1010.1
7) About every three months1010.1
8) About once or twice a year1717.2
9) Less than once a year66.1
10) Never1717.2
Total99100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 99
Variables: 37
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
FATCHRCH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
How often do you attend worship services at a church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never2014.7
2) Several times a year49711.6
3) About once a month2596.0
4) About 2 or 3 times a month95922.3
5) Once a week or more238455.4
Missing3814
Total4300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
FATTENWK from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
Did you attend church or synagogue in the last 7 days?
 TOTAL%
1) No119627.8
2) Yes310672.2
Missing3812
Total4302100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
SACRMTG from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Please indicate how often you attend or participate in each of the following -- Sacrament Service
 TOTAL%
1) Every Week5520.0
2) Almost Every Week4114.9
3) At Least Twice a Month103.6
4) About Once a Month134.7
5) Several Times a Year269.5
6) Seldom or Never13047.3
Missing21
Total275100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELATT7 from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1999
[ASKED IF RELIGF99<> "NEVER" OR RELIGF99<>"DON'T KNOW/NO ANSWER] Did you, yourself, happen to attend religious services in the past seven days?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38151.0
2) No36548.9
3) Not Sure/Refused10.1
Missing100
Total747100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 847
Variables: 137
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELIGF99 from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1999
How often do you attend church or other religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never10011.8
1) Less that once or twice a year657.7
2) About once or twice a year617.2
3) Several times a year799.3
4) About once a month748.7
5) 2 to 3 times a month779.1
6) Nearly every week414.8
7) Every week23627.9
8) Several times a week10612.5
9) Don't Know/No answer80.9
Total847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 847
Variables: 137
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WORSHIP from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1986
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. How many of the past four worship services have you attended?
 TOTAL%
1) None or one6063.2
2) Two2122.1
3) Three or more1414.7
Total95100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 95
Variables: 41
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals
MATCHRCH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
How often do you attend worship services at a church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never1302.2
2) Several times a year4667.8
3) About once a month2874.8
4) About 2 or 3 times a month115919.3
5) Once a week or more394865.9
Missing2127
Total5990100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MATTENWK from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
Did you attend church or synagogue in the last 7 days?
 TOTAL%
1) No127421.2
2) Yes472378.8
Missing2120
Total5997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FREQREL from Middletown Area Study, 1978
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
1) Once a year or less4512.9
2) A few times a year6117.5
3) About once a month339.5
4) Two to three times a month236.6
5) Every week8825.3
6) Several times a week3510.1
7) Never6117.5
8) Don't know20.6
Missing5
Total348100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 353
Variables: 83
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ANYCHUR from Middletown Area Study, 1998
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO NEVER ATTEND CHURCH AND DON'T ATTEND SOME RELIGIOUS OR SPIRITUAL GROUP: As an adult, have you ever attended a church or temple, or some other kind of religious group?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10075.8
2) No3022.7
9) Don't know21.5
Missing395
Total132100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 527
Variables: 99
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1998
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never13526.0
2) About once a year275.2
3) A few times a year6111.8
4) About once a month316.0
5) More than once a month285.4
6) Once a week12624.3
7) More than once a week11121.4
Missing8
Total519100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 527
Variables: 99
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 2000
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never7213.4
2) About once a year275.0
3) A few times a year8916.5
4) About once a month458.4
5) More than once a month448.2
6) Once a week14827.5
7) More than once a week10920.3
8) Don't know/not sure40.7
Missing83
Total538100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 621
Variables: 79
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELOFTEN from Middletown Area Study, 1982
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE: How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never3412.5
2) Once or less a year248.8
3) Once or more a year4215.4
4) Once a month248.8
5) Less than weekly3111.4
6) Weekly8129.7
7) More than weekly3713.6
Missing11
Total273100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1982
Cases: 284
Variables: 141
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1997
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never12132.6
2) About once a year133.5
3) A few times a year4512.1
4) About once a month236.2
5) More than Once a month277.3
6) Once a week9325.1
7) More than once a week4712.7
9) Don't know20.5
Missing9
Total371100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 380
Variables: 92
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1990
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never8620.8
2) About once a year409.7
3) A few times a year5814.0
4) About once a month358.5
5) More than once a month317.5
6) Once a week9122.0
7) More than once a week7117.2
8) Don't know10.2
Missing4
Total413100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 418
Variables: 95
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1991
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never7118.1
2) About once a year307.6
3) A few times a year369.2
4) About once a month215.3
5) More than once a month389.7
6) Once a week11228.5
7) More than once a week8020.4
8) Don't know51.3
Missing7
Total393100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 400
Variables: 89
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1994
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never7413.1
2) About once a year508.8
3) A few times a year7112.6
4) About once a month478.3
5) More than once a month5910.4
6) Once a week14325.3
7) More than once a week11720.7
8) Don't know40.7
Missing11
Total565100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 576
Variables: 80
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATCHURCH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have attended church or synagogue at least once a week.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3940.6
2) No5759.4
Total96100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 96
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
ATTNDOTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have attended religious services of religions other than my own.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4142.7
2) No5557.3
Total96100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 96
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
RELIG91 from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
During the past year I have attended religious services (choose one):
 TOTAL%
1) Once a week or more2425.0
2) Once every two weeks2324.0
3) Once every month1818.8
4) Once every six months1515.6
5) Once a year1616.7
Total96100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 96
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
SYGMNTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have attended church or synagogue at least once a month.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5557.3
2) No4142.7
Total96100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 96
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
ATTNDOTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have attended religious services of religions other than my own.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4247.7
2) No4652.3
Total88100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 88
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
RELIG91 from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
During the past year I have attended religious services (choose one):
 TOTAL%
1) Once a week or more1011.4
2) Once every two weeks1921.6
3) Once every month2427.3
4) Once every six months1719.3
5) Once a year1820.5
Total88100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 88
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
SYGMNTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have attended church or synagogue at least once a month.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5158.0
2) No3742.0
Total88100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 88
Variables: 107
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
ATCHURCH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have attended church or synagogue at least once a week.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2122.6
2) No7277.4
Total93100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 93
Variables: 101
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
ATTNDOTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have attended religious services of religions other than my own.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4649.5
2) No4750.5
Total93100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 93
Variables: 101
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
RELIG91 from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
During the past year I have attended religious services (choose one):
 TOTAL%
1) Once a week or more99.7
2) Once every two weeks1111.8
3) Once every month2729.0
4) Once every six months1718.3
5) Once a year2931.2
Total93100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 93
Variables: 101
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals.
ATNDRELG from ABC News-Washington Post Poll, Politics and International Relations, 2005
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services - at least once a week, a few times a month, or less often than that?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week36937.0
2) A few times a month15715.8
3) Less often than that41641.8
4) Never515.1
8) DK/No opinion30.3
Missing5
Total996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1001
Variables: 119
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELGC10 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
How often do you attend Sunday worship services? (Choose the answer which comes closest to describing what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week1416.3
2) Nearly every week1719.8
3) About three times a month44.7
4) About twice a month78.1
5) About once a month1214.0
6) About every six weeks33.5
7) About every three months44.7
8) About once or twice a year910.5
9) Less than once a year1618.6
Total86100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 86
Variables: 65
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 2002
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never93.4
2) About once a year83.0
3) A few times a year4115.5
4) About once a month186.8
5) More than once a month259.4
6) Once a week11242.3
7) More than once a week5219.6
Missing147
Total265100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 412
Variables: 48
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1979
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never8216.7
1) Less than once a year346.9
2) About once a year397.9
3) Several times a year7415.1
4) About once a month397.9
5) Two to three times a month346.9
6) Nearly every week408.1
7) Every week9719.8
8) Several times a week5210.6
Missing5
Total491100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1979
Cases: 496
Variables: 55
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELOFTEN from Middletown Area Study, 1983
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never5615.4
2) Once or less a year3710.2
3) Once or more a year7119.5
4) Once a month4211.5
5) Less than weekly3710.2
6) Weekly8623.6
7) More than weekly359.6
Missing9
Total364100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1983
Cases: 373
Variables: 116
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELOFTEN from Middletown Area Study, 1984
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never5014.4
2) Once a year298.3
3) A few times a year7722.1
4) About once a month349.8
5) Less than weekly3710.6
6) Weekly7922.7
7) More than weekly4212.1
Missing3
Total348100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 351
Variables: 61
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1985
How often do you attend religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never6717.7
1) Less than once a year338.7
2) About once or twice a year5614.8
3) Several times a year4010.6
4) About once a month307.9
5) 2-3 times a month3810.1
6) Nearly every week112.9
7) Every week6416.9
8) Several times a week3910.3
Missing1
Total378100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 379
Variables: 93
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1987
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never8521.3
2) About once a year143.5
3) A few times a year5614.0
4) About once a month328.0
5) More than once a month369.0
6) Once a week11127.8
7) More than once a week6616.5
Total400100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 400
Variables: 107
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1988
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never4210.8
2) About once a year4311.1
3) A few times a year7318.8
4) About once a month359.0
5) More than once a month359.0
6) Once a week10827.8
7) More than once a week5313.6
Missing12
Total389100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 401
Variables: 90
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1989
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never7619.0
2) About once a year4210.5
3) A few times a year8220.6
4) About once a month338.3
5) More than once a month358.8
6) Once a week7919.8
7) More than once a week5213.0
Missing1
Total399100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 400
Variables: 128
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1992
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never6513.3
2) About once a year357.1
3) A few times a year7114.5
4) About once a month408.2
5) More than once a month5210.6
6) Once a week15130.8
7) More than once a week7114.5
8) Don't know51.0
Missing15
Total490100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 505
Variables: 79
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATCHURCH from Middletown Area Study, 1993
Last week, did you attend a church worship service?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17034.1
2) No32865.9
Missing2
Total498100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 500
Variables: 65
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1993
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never6813.7
2) About once a year5410.8
3) A few times a year9619.3
4) About once a month459.0
5) More than once a month5911.8
6) Once a week10320.7
7) More than once a week7014.1
8) Don't know30.6
Missing2
Total498100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 500
Variables: 65
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1995
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never7116.9
2) About once a year296.9
3) A few times a year6515.5
4) About once a month245.7
5) More than once a month327.6
6) Once a week11427.1
7) More than once a week8219.5
8) Don't know30.7
Missing2
Total420100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 422
Variables: 86
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ATTEND from Middletown Area Study, 1996
How often do you attend church?
 TOTAL%
1) Never5714.4
2) About once a year225.6
3) A few times a year6716.9
4) About once a month379.3
5) More than once a month4611.6
6) Once a week11930.1
7) More than once a week4611.6
8) Don't know20.5
Missing25
Total396100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 421
Variables: 85
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELGC10 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
How often do you attend Sunday worship services? (Choose the answer which comes closest to describing what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week66.1
2) Nearly every week99.2
3) About three times a month1111.2
4) About twice a month1010.2
5) About once a month1111.2
6) About every six weeks1010.2
7) About every three months1414.3
8) About once or twice a year1010.2
9) Less than once a year1717.3
Total98100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 98
Variables: 65
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other

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