Coping - Measurement Concept
How religion impacts ability of respondent to cope with problems.32 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
COPE1 from General Social Survey, 1998Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope...I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A great deal | 274 | 19.0 |
2) Quite a bit | 293 | 20.3 |
3) Somewhat | 489 | 33.8 |
4) Not at all | 332 | 23.0 |
8) Don't know | 38 | 2.6 |
9) No answer | 19 | 1.3 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I work together with God as partners.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A great deal | 312 | 21.6 |
2) Quite a bit | 316 | 21.9 |
3) Somewhat | 502 | 34.7 |
4) Not at all | 267 | 18.5 |
8) Don't know | 29 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 19 | 1.3 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I look to God for strength, support, guidance.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A great deal | 616 | 42.6 |
2) Quite a bit | 291 | 20.1 |
3) Somewhat | 324 | 22.4 |
4) Not at all | 185 | 12.8 |
8) Don't know | 8 | 0.6 |
9) No answer | 21 | 1.5 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A great deal | 28 | 1.9 |
2) Quite a bit | 53 | 3.7 |
3) Somewhat | 245 | 17.0 |
4) Not at all | 1081 | 74.8 |
8) Don't know | 18 | 1.2 |
9) No answer | 20 | 1.4 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I wonder whether God has abandoned me.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A great deal | 17 | 1.2 |
2) Quite a bit | 24 | 1.7 |
3) Somewhat | 134 | 9.3 |
4) Not at all | 1232 | 85.3 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 23 | 1.6 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I try to make sense of the situation and decide what to do without relying on God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A great deal | 180 | 12.5 |
2) Quite a bit | 218 | 15.1 |
3) Somewhat | 470 | 32.5 |
4) Not at all | 530 | 36.7 |
8) Don't know | 26 | 1.8 |
9) No answer | 21 | 1.5 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 217 | 10.0 |
2) Somewhat | 693 | 32.1 |
3) Quite a bit | 750 | 34.7 |
4) A great deal | 501 | 23.2 |
Missing | 66 | |
Total | 2161 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 2227 |
Variables: | 119 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 74 | 3.4 |
2) Somewhat | 628 | 28.9 |
3) Quite a bit | 924 | 42.6 |
4) A great deal | 544 | 25.1 |
Missing | 57 | |
Total | 2170 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 2227 |
Variables: | 119 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 19 | 0.9 |
2) Somewhat | 181 | 8.3 |
3) Quite a bit | 671 | 30.7 |
4) A great deal | 1313 | 60.1 |
Missing | 43 | |
Total | 2184 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 2227 |
Variables: | 119 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 1833 | 84.1 |
2) Somewhat | 303 | 13.9 |
3) Quite a bit | 33 | 1.5 |
4) A great deal | 11 | 0.5 |
Missing | 47 | |
Total | 2180 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 2227 |
Variables: | 119 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 1890 | 86.5 |
2) Somewhat | 270 | 12.4 |
3) Quite a bit | 14 | 0.6 |
4) A great deal | 12 | 0.5 |
Missing | 41 | |
Total | 2186 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 2227 |
Variables: | 119 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 100 | 10.7 |
2) Somewhat | 241 | 25.9 |
3) Quite a bit | 309 | 33.2 |
4) A great deal | 282 | 30.3 |
Missing | 28 | |
Total | 932 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 960 |
Variables: | 284 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 24 | 2.6 |
2) Somewhat | 199 | 21.2 |
3) Quite a bit | 410 | 43.7 |
4) A great deal | 305 | 32.5 |
Missing | 22 | |
Total | 938 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 960 |
Variables: | 284 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 4 | 0.4 |
2) Somewhat | 41 | 4.4 |
3) Quite a bit | 250 | 26.6 |
4) A great deal | 645 | 68.6 |
Missing | 20 | |
Total | 940 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 960 |
Variables: | 284 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 815 | 86.7 |
2) Somewhat | 116 | 12.3 |
3) Quite a bit | 6 | 0.6 |
4) A great deal | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 20 | |
Total | 940 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 960 |
Variables: | 284 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 787 | 83.5 |
2) Somewhat | 149 | 15.8 |
3) Quite a bit | 3 | 0.3 |
4) A great deal | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 17 | |
Total | 943 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 960 |
Variables: | 284 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 60 | 8.9 |
2) Somewhat | 247 | 36.5 |
3) Quite a bit | 248 | 36.7 |
4) A great deal | 121 | 17.9 |
Missing | 23 | |
Total | 676 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 699 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 26 | 3.8 |
2) Somewhat | 235 | 34.5 |
3) Quite a bit | 295 | 43.3 |
4) A great deal | 125 | 18.4 |
Missing | 18 | |
Total | 681 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 699 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 6 | 0.9 |
2) Somewhat | 68 | 10.0 |
3) Quite a bit | 246 | 36.0 |
4) A great deal | 363 | 53.1 |
Missing | 16 | |
Total | 683 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 699 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 566 | 82.7 |
2) Somewhat | 104 | 15.2 |
3) Quite a bit | 10 | 1.5 |
4) A great deal | 4 | 0.6 |
Missing | 15 | |
Total | 684 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 699 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 610 | 88.9 |
2) Somewhat | 68 | 9.9 |
3) Quite a bit | 4 | 0.6 |
4) A great deal | 4 | 0.6 |
Missing | 13 | |
Total | 686 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 699 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 54 | 9.9 |
2) Somewhat | 204 | 37.3 |
3) Quite a bit | 191 | 34.9 |
4) A great deal | 98 | 17.9 |
Missing | 15 | |
Total | 547 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 562 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 23 | 4.2 |
2) Somewhat | 193 | 35.3 |
3) Quite a bit | 217 | 39.7 |
4) A great deal | 113 | 20.7 |
Missing | 16 | |
Total | 546 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 562 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 8 | 1.4 |
2) Somewhat | 71 | 12.8 |
3) Quite a bit | 173 | 31.2 |
4) A great deal | 303 | 54.6 |
Missing | 7 | |
Total | 555 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 562 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 447 | 81.3 |
2) Somewhat | 83 | 15.1 |
3) Quite a bit | 16 | 2.9 |
4) A great deal | 4 | 0.7 |
Missing | 12 | |
Total | 550 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 562 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 487 | 88.4 |
2) Somewhat | 53 | 9.6 |
3) Quite a bit | 7 | 1.3 |
4) A great deal | 4 | 0.7 |
Missing | 11 | |
Total | 551 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 562 |
Variables: | 253 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 149 | 9.2 |
2) Somewhat | 444 | 27.4 |
3) Quite a bit | 579 | 35.7 |
4) A great deal | 451 | 27.8 |
Missing | 29 | |
Total | 1623 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1652 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 71 | 4.4 |
2) Somewhat | 405 | 24.9 |
3) Quite a bit | 649 | 39.9 |
4) A great deal | 502 | 30.9 |
Missing | 25 | |
Total | 1627 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1652 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 14 | 0.9 |
2) Somewhat | 131 | 8.0 |
3) Quite a bit | 459 | 28.0 |
4) A great deal | 1033 | 63.1 |
Missing | 15 | |
Total | 1637 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1652 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 1407 | 86.2 |
2) Somewhat | 207 | 12.7 |
3) Quite a bit | 13 | 0.8 |
4) A great deal | 6 | 0.4 |
Missing | 19 | |
Total | 1633 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1652 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 1396 | 85.4 |
2) Somewhat | 213 | 13.0 |
3) Quite a bit | 12 | 0.7 |
4) A great deal | 14 | 0.9 |
Missing | 17 | |
Total | 1635 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1652 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel angry at God for letting terrible things happen.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 1236 | 75.4 |
2) Somewhat | 382 | 23.3 |
3) Quite a bit | 18 | 1.1 |
4) A great deal | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 13 | |
Total | 1639 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1652 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |