Prayer, Frequency of - Measurement Concept
How frequently does the respondent pray (sometimes also worded as meditate)?85 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
PRAY from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)Q17. About how often do you pray or meditate outside of religious services?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Never | 182 | 11.1 |
1) Only on certain occasions | 269 | 16.5 |
2) Once a week or less | 125 | 7.6 |
3) A few times a week | 259 | 15.8 |
4) Once a day | 291 | 17.8 |
5) Several times a day | 509 | 31.1 |
Missing | 16 | |
Total | 1634 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
(prayalon_w3) Q:3. How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone? Is it:
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Never | 527 | 20.8 |
2) Less than once a month | 273 | 10.8 |
3) One to two times a month | 365 | 14.4 |
4) About once a week | 274 | 10.8 |
5) A few times a week | 337 | 13.3 |
6) About once a day | 394 | 15.6 |
7) Many times a day | 352 | 13.9 |
999) Legitimate skip | 10 | 0.4 |
Missing | 838 | |
Total | 2532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2532 |
Variables: | 484 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How regularly do you pray, apart from Mass?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) More than once a day | 127 | 14.6 |
2) Daily | 420 | 48.0 |
3) Occasionally or sometimes | 282 | 32.3 |
4) Seldom or never | 42 | 4.8 |
5) Don't know | 4 | 0.4 |
Total | 875 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 875 |
Variables: | 90 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How regularly do you pray, apart from Mass? (Open-ended and code)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) More than once a day | 722 | 15.7 |
2) Daily | 2527 | 55.0 |
3) Occasionally or sometimes | 1043 | 22.7 |
4) Seldom or never | 306 | 6.6 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 4597 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 877 |
Variables: | 84 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Y230. How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone?[READ LIST]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Never | 487 | 14.5 |
2) Less than once a month | 257 | 7.6 |
3) One to two times a month | 449 | 13.3 |
4) About once a week | 418 | 12.4 |
5) A few times a week | 499 | 14.8 |
6) About once a day | 723 | 21.5 |
7) Many times a day | 527 | 15.6 |
777) Don't know | 7 | 0.2 |
888) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 3370 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 3370 |
Variables: | 915 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Youth |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In the past year, how often would you say you and your spouse/partner pray together, not including before meals and at religious services?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 27 | 1.6 |
-4) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
1) Never | 756 | 45.2 |
2) Rarely | 403 | 24.1 |
3) Once or twice a month | 163 | 9.7 |
4) Once a week | 63 | 3.8 |
5) A few times a week | 103 | 6.1 |
6) Once a day | 102 | 6.1 |
7) More than once a day | 55 | 3.3 |
Missing | 1221 | |
Total | 1673 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In the past twelve months how often have you typically prayed, not including before meals and at religious services?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 35 | 1.3 |
-4) Don't know | 8 | 0.3 |
1) Never | 405 | 15.5 |
2) A few times | 438 | 16.8 |
3) Once a month | 122 | 4.7 |
4) 2-3 times a month | 209 | 8.0 |
5) Once a week | 115 | 4.4 |
6) A few times a week (but less than every day) | 370 | 14.2 |
7) Once a day | 446 | 17.1 |
8) 2-3 times a day | 293 | 11.3 |
9) More than 3 times a day | 164 | 6.3 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 2605 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 1427 | 29.1 |
2) Once a day | 1441 | 29.4 |
3) Several times a week | 572 | 11.7 |
4) Once a week | 274 | 5.6 |
5) Less than once a week | 541 | 11.0 |
6) Never | 605 | 12.3 |
8) Don't know | 24 | 0.5 |
9) No answer | 17 | 0.3 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 416 | 31.0 |
2) Once a day | 369 | 27.5 |
3) Several times a week | 189 | 14.1 |
4) Once a week | 77 | 5.7 |
5) Less than once a week | 144 | 10.7 |
6) Never | 137 | 10.2 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1472 | |
Total | 1340 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 926 | 30.9 |
2) Once a day | 863 | 28.8 |
3) Several times a week | 332 | 11.1 |
4) Once a week | 192 | 6.4 |
5) Less than once a week | 342 | 11.4 |
6) Never | 316 | 10.6 |
8) Don't know | 11 | 0.4 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 2992 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 1039 | 29.2 |
2) Once a day | 1056 | 29.7 |
3) Several times a week | 404 | 11.4 |
4) Once a week | 214 | 6.0 |
5) Less than once a week | 423 | 11.9 |
6) Never | 393 | 11.0 |
8) Don't know | 12 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 18 | 0.5 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now thinking about the present, about how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 2194 | 61.6 |
1) Never | 138 | 3.9 |
2) Less than once a year | 28 | 0.8 |
3) About once or twice a year | 25 | 0.7 |
4) Several times a year | 68 | 1.9 |
5) About once a month | 38 | 1.1 |
6) Two to three times a month | 63 | 1.8 |
7) Nearly every week | 27 | 0.8 |
8) Every week | 66 | 1.9 |
9) Several times a week | 149 | 4.2 |
10) Once a day | 356 | 10.0 |
11) Several times a day | 391 | 11.0 |
98) Don't know | 6 | 0.2 |
99) No answer | 10 | 0.3 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 376 | 26.9 |
2) Once a day | 402 | 28.8 |
3) Several times a week | 196 | 14.0 |
4) Once a week | 90 | 6.4 |
5) Less than once a week | 309 | 22.1 |
6) Never | 12 | 0.9 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 12 | 0.9 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 348 | 25.4 |
2) Once a day | 424 | 30.9 |
3) Several times a week | 154 | 11.2 |
4) Once a week | 117 | 8.5 |
5) Less than once a week | 302 | 22.0 |
6) Never | 7 | 0.5 |
8) Don't know | 10 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.7 |
Missing | 1393 | |
Total | 1372 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Every day | 63.8 | |
2) More than once a week | 11.5 | |
3) Once a week | 7.1 | |
4) At least once a month | 3.4 | |
5) Several times a year | 2.7 | |
6) Less often | 4.0 | |
7) Never | 7.4 | |
8) Don't know | 0.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 |
Survey Details | |
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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. |
How often do you pray, every day, once or twice a week, a few times a month, or hardly ever?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Every day | 3561 | 63.6 |
2) Once or twice a week | 752 | 13.4 |
3) A few times a month | 518 | 9.2 |
4) Hardly ever | 543 | 9.7 |
5) (VOL) Never | 173 | 3.1 |
6) Don't know/refused | 56 | 1.0 |
Total | 5603 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 5603 |
Variables: | 144 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 34.9 | |
2) Once a day | 23.7 | |
3) A few times a week | 15.0 | |
4) Once a week or less | 16.0 | |
5) Never | 8.6 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 1.9 | |
Total | 2002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 115 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Q16 About how often do you pray or meditate outside of religious services
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Never | 221 | 13.0 |
2) Only on certain occasions | 241 | 14.2 |
3) Once a week or less | 117 | 6.9 |
4) A few times a week | 295 | 17.4 |
5) Once a day | 348 | 20.5 |
6) Several times a day | 475 | 28.0 |
Missing | 24 | |
Total | 1697 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q18 How often, if at all, do you participate in table prayers or grace before or after meals
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Never | 154 | 10.2 |
2) Only on certain occasions | 713 | 47.4 |
3) At least once a week | 136 | 9.0 |
4) At least once a day | 246 | 16.4 |
5) At all meals | 255 | 17.0 |
Missing | 217 | |
Total | 1504 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q64 People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few time a month, seldom or never?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Several times a day | 55.3 | |
2) Once a day | 17.9 | |
3) A few times a week | 9.8 | |
4) Once a week | 5.4 | |
5) A few times a month | 3.6 | |
6) Seldom | 4.4 | |
7) Never | 2.0 | |
8) Don't know | 1.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.5 | |
Total | 25091 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Every day | 44.8 | |
2) More than once a week | 13.5 | |
3) Once a week | 10.2 | |
4) At least once a month | 7.0 | |
5) Several times a year | 4.8 | |
6) Less often | 6.7 | |
7) Never | 12.5 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.5 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Every day | 67.0 | |
2) More than once a week | 10.4 | |
3) Once a week | 6.9 | |
4) At least once a month | 4.4 | |
5) Several times a year | 1.6 | |
6) Less often | 5.1 | |
7) Never | 4.6 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
(prayalon_w2) Q:3. How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone? Is it:
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Never | 449 | 17.2 |
2) Less than once a month | 260 | 10.0 |
3) One to two times a month | 424 | 16.3 |
4) About once a week | 313 | 12.0 |
5) A few times a week | 375 | 14.4 |
6) About once a day | 458 | 17.6 |
7) Many times a day | 300 | 11.5 |
666) Invalid skip | 23 | 0.9 |
777) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 2604 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2604 |
Variables: | 509 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 210 | 22.6 |
2) Once a day | 261 | 28.1 |
3) Several times a week | 124 | 13.4 |
4) Once a week | 77 | 8.3 |
5) Less than once a week | 229 | 24.7 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.2 |
9) No answer | 25 | 2.7 |
Missing | 444 | |
Total | 928 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Please look at page 16 of the booklet. People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-9) Refused | 13 | 0.6 |
-8) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
1) Several times a day | 806 | 34.7 |
2) Once a day | 525 | 22.6 |
3) A few times a week | 416 | 17.9 |
4) Once a week or less | 321 | 13.8 |
5) Never | 235 | 10.1 |
7) Other (SPECIFY) | 6 | 0.3 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 35.2 | |
2) Once a day | 21.3 | |
3) A few times a week | 14.9 | |
4) Once a week | 3.5 | |
5) A few times a month | 5.7 | |
6) Seldom | 11.1 | |
7) Never | 6.3 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 2.1 | |
Total | 3002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 256 | 25.9 |
2) Once a day | 312 | 31.5 |
3) Several times a week | 134 | 13.5 |
4) Once a week | 79 | 8.0 |
5) Less than once a week | 178 | 18.0 |
6) Never | 25 | 2.5 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1914 | |
Total | 990 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
IF HINDU OR BUDDHIST (Q.16=7, 8), ASK: How often do you pray at a shrine or religious symbol in your home - would you say at least once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, seldom, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) At least once a week | 43.4 | |
2) Once or twice a month | 6.1 | |
3) Several times a year | 6.3 | |
4) Seldom | 12.2 | |
5) Never | 29.9 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 2.2 | |
Missing | 34888 | |
Total | 668 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 35556 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 37.5 | |
2) Once a day | 20.3 | |
3) A few times a week | 14.1 | |
4) Once a week | 2.8 | |
5) A few times a month | 5.6 | |
6) Seldom | 10.8 | |
7) Never | 7.4 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 1.5 | |
Total | 35556 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 35556 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 346 | 23.4 |
2) Once a day | 450 | 30.4 |
3) Several times a week | 229 | 15.5 |
4) Once a week | 113 | 7.6 |
5) Less than once a week | 326 | 22.0 |
6) Never | 4 | 0.3 |
8) Don't know | 5 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.5 |
Total | 1481 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 35.7 | |
2) Once a day | 18.6 | |
3) A few times a week | 10.8 | |
4) Once a week | 2.1 | |
5) A few times a month | 7.6 | |
6) Seldom | 14.1 | |
7) Never | 9.0 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 2.0 | |
Total | 401 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 401 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
IF HINDU OR BUDDHIST (Q.16=7, 8), ASK: How often do you pray at a shrine or religious symbol in your home - would you say at least once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, seldom, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) At least once a week | 48.5 | |
3) Several times a year | 8.1 | |
5) Never | 26.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 17.3 | |
Missing | 388 | |
Total | 13 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 401 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now thinking of the present, about how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 105 | 7.7 |
2) Less than once a year | 37 | 2.7 |
3) About once or twice a year | 73 | 5.4 |
4) Several times a year | 110 | 8.1 |
5) About once a month | 65 | 4.8 |
6) 2-3 times a month | 71 | 5.2 |
7) Nearly every week | 77 | 5.7 |
8) Every week | 61 | 4.5 |
9) Several times a week | 166 | 12.2 |
10) Once a day | 289 | 21.3 |
11) Several times a day | 271 | 19.9 |
98) Can't say/can't remember | 1 | 0.1 |
99) No answer | 33 | 2.4 |
Missing | 158 | |
Total | 1359 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray -- daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month or less, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 677 | 57.2 |
2) Several times a week | 200 | 16.9 |
3) Once a week | 57 | 4.8 |
4) Two or three times a month | 59 | 5.0 |
5) Once a month or less | 102 | 8.6 |
6) Never | 88 | 7.4 |
Missing | 20 | |
Total | 1183 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1203 |
Variables: | 145 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 77.1 | |
2) More than once a week | 11.3 | |
3) Once a week | 7.8 | |
4) At least once a month | 1.6 | |
5) Several times a year | 0.4 | |
6) Less often | 1.7 | |
7) Never | 0.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 37.3 | |
2) More than once a week | 5.2 | |
3) Once a week | 7.7 | |
4) At least once a month | 6.5 | |
5) Several times a year | 4.4 | |
6) Less often | 8.3 | |
7) Never | 30.6 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 62.4 | |
2) More than once a week | 12.3 | |
3) Once a week | 8.5 | |
4) At least once a month | 3.2 | |
5) Several times a year | 2.5 | |
6) Less often | 6.1 | |
7) Never | 4.8 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 10.8 | |
2) More than once a week | 8.2 | |
3) Once a week | 10.5 | |
4) At least once a month | 5.8 | |
5) Several times a year | 13.3 | |
6) Less often | 12.3 | |
7) Never | 39.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 64.0 | |
2) More than once a week | 10.1 | |
3) Once a week | 5.1 | |
4) At least once a month | 3.6 | |
5) Several times a year | 2.4 | |
6) Less often | 4.7 | |
7) Never | 9.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.7 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How often do you pray-daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 to 3 times a month, once a month or less, never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 959 | 49.0 |
2) Several times a week | 382 | 19.5 |
3) Once a week | 142 | 7.3 |
4) Two or three times a month | 136 | 6.9 |
5) Once a month or less | 198 | 10.1 |
6) Never | 141 | 7.2 |
Missing | 89 | |
Total | 1958 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2047 |
Variables: | 497 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Combination of PRAY_A and PRAY_B)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 36.2 | |
2) Once a day | 19.4 | |
3) A few times a week | 13.7 | |
4) Once a week | 3.6 | |
5) A few times a month | 5.9 | |
6) Seldom | 10.8 | |
7) Never | 8.0 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 2.4 | |
Total | 4013 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray: several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 36.9 | |
2) Once a day | 21.7 | |
3) A few times a week | 17.5 | |
4) Once a week or less | 14.1 | |
5) Never | 7.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 2.3 | |
Total | 2041 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 2041 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 355 | 24.6 |
2) Once a day | 426 | 29.5 |
3) Several times a week | 202 | 14.0 |
4) Once a week | 108 | 7.5 |
5) Less than once a week | 313 | 21.7 |
6) Never | 24 | 1.7 |
8) Don't know | 3 | 0.2 |
9) No answer | 14 | 1.0 |
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 |
Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Pray before meals
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 821 | 51.0 |
2) Once or twice a week | 216 | 13.4 |
3) Once or twice a month | 127 | 7.9 |
4) Once or twice a year | 136 | 8.4 |
5) Never | 300 | 18.6 |
6) Don't know/Refused | 10 | 0.6 |
Total | 1610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1610 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: White Evangelicals |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? Spend time in prayer or meditation
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 859 | 53.4 |
2) Once or twice a week | 338 | 21.0 |
3) Once or twice a month | 137 | 8.5 |
4) Once or twice a year | 79 | 4.9 |
5) Never | 183 | 11.4 |
6) Don't know/Refused | 14 | 0.9 |
Total | 1610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1610 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: White Evangelicals |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now thinking of the present, about how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 132 | 10.3 |
2) Less than once a year | 41 | 3.2 |
3) About once or twice a year | 41 | 3.2 |
4) Several times a year | 54 | 4.2 |
5) About once a month | 49 | 3.8 |
6) 2-3 times a month | 57 | 4.4 |
7) Nearly every week | 62 | 4.8 |
8) Every week | 63 | 4.9 |
9) Several times a week | 164 | 12.8 |
10) Once a day | 306 | 23.8 |
11) Several times a day | 275 | 21.4 |
98) Can't say/can't remember | 0 | 0.0 |
99) No answer | 40 | 3.1 |
Missing | 1548 | |
Total | 1284 | 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 often do you pray privately in places other than at church or synagogue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) More than once a day | 343 | 23.7 |
2) Once a day | 373 | 25.8 |
3) A few times a week | 195 | 13.5 |
4) Once a week | 69 | 4.8 |
5) A few times a month | 78 | 5.4 |
6) Once a month | 33 | 2.3 |
7) Less than once a month | 129 | 8.9 |
8) Never | 186 | 12.9 |
98) Don't know | 14 | 1.0 |
99) No answer | 25 | 1.7 |
Missing | 1387 | |
Total | 1445 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray - daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month or less, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 1098 | 50.5 |
2) Several times a week | 264 | 12.1 |
3) Once a week | 164 | 7.5 |
4) 2 or 3 times a month | 152 | 7.0 |
5) Once a month or less | 253 | 11.6 |
6) Never | 186 | 8.6 |
7) Don't know | 57 | 2.6 |
Total | 2174 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
IF RESPONDENT REPORTS BEING A MEMBER OF A RELIGION (from RELIG): How often do you pray at home? Would you say...?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 69.4 | |
2) At least once a week | 13.8 | |
3) Once or twice a month | 3.7 | |
4) A few times a year | 3.9 | |
5) Seldom | 5.3 | |
6) Never | 3.4 | |
8) Don't know | 0.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Missing | 595 | |
Total | 3421 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
About how often do you pray the rosary... would you say 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 | 15.3 | |
3) Once or twice a month | 14.3 | |
4) A few times a year | 20.5 | |
5) Seldom | 18.4 | |
6) Never | 14.5 | |
8) Don't know | 0.3 | |
Missing | 3366 | |
Total | 650 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray SEVERAL TIMES A DAY, ONCE A DAY, A FEW TIMES A WEEK, ONCE A WEEK OR LESS, or NEVER?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 377 | 31.1 |
2) Once a day | 266 | 21.9 |
3) A few times a week | 230 | 19.0 |
4) Once a week or less | 185 | 15.3 |
5) Never | 134 | 11.1 |
7) Other | 6 | 0.5 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.3 |
9) Refused | 10 | 0.8 |
Total | 1212 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q188)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 35.1 | |
2) Once a day | 19.8 | |
3) A few times a week | 14.2 | |
4) Once a week | 3.2 | |
5) A few times a month | 6.1 | |
6) Seldom | 10.7 | |
7) Never | 8.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 2.3 | |
Missing | 2003 | |
Total | 2010 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q288)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 37.2 | |
2) Once a day | 19.0 | |
3) A few times a week | 13.3 | |
4) Once a week | 4.0 | |
5) A few times a month | 5.7 | |
6) Seldom | 10.8 | |
7) Never | 7.6 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 2.4 | |
Missing | 2010 | |
Total | 2003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never: Say prayers or read daily devotions
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 759 | 54.2 |
2) Once or twice a week | 252 | 18.0 |
3) Once or twice month | 111 | 7.9 |
4) Once or twice a year | 64 | 4.6 |
5) Never | 187 | 13.4 |
6) Don't know/refused | 27 | 1.9 |
Total | 1400 | 100.0 |
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 |
How often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 6 | 1.4 |
2) Rarely | 17 | 4.4 |
3) Once a week | 33 | 8.4 |
4) Several times a week | 102 | 25.6 |
5) Every day | 146 | 36.8 |
6) Several times a day | 93 | 23.4 |
Missing | 135 | |
Total | 397 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 524 |
Variables: | 171 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 71 | 32.3 |
2) Weekly | 54 | 24.5 |
3) Monthly | 24 | 10.9 |
4) Less than monthly | 22 | 10.0 |
5) Never | 49 | 22.3 |
Missing | 1813 | |
Total | 220 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 583 | 54.9 |
2) Weekly | 216 | 20.4 |
3) Monthly | 62 | 5.8 |
4) Less than once a month | 93 | 8.8 |
5) Never | 103 | 9.7 |
8) Don't know | 3 | 0.3 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 972 | |
Total | 1061 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 671 | 50.0 |
2) Weekly | 297 | 22.1 |
3) Monthly | 92 | 6.9 |
4) Less than once a month | 107 | 8.0 |
5) Never | 164 | 12.2 |
6) Don't Know | 6 | 0.4 |
7) Refused | 3 | 0.2 |
97) Inapplicable | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 692 | |
Total | 1341 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 165 | 35.0 |
2) Weekly | 110 | 23.4 |
3) Monthly | 53 | 11.3 |
4) Less than monthly | 60 | 12.7 |
5) Never | 79 | 16.8 |
7) Refused | 4 | 0.8 |
Missing | 1562 | |
Total | 471 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 618 | 52.0 |
2) Weekly | 260 | 21.9 |
3) Monthly | 78 | 6.6 |
4) Less than once a month | 93 | 7.8 |
5) Never | 137 | 11.5 |
6) Don't know | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 844 | |
Total | 1189 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 69.7 | |
2) More than once a week | 11.4 | |
3) Once a week | 6.0 | |
4) At least once a month | 2.3 | |
5) Several times a year | 1.6 | |
6) Less often | 3.0 | |
7) Never | 6.0 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 70.5 | |
2) More than once a week | 12.9 | |
3) Once a week | 6.6 | |
4) At least once a month | 3.7 | |
5) Several times a year | 1.7 | |
6) Less often | 3.3 | |
7) Never | 1.2 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every day | 82.7 | |
2) More than once a week | 9.7 | |
3) Once a week | 2.1 | |
4) At least once a month | 1.2 | |
5) Several times a year | 1.0 | |
6) Less often | 2.4 | |
7) Never | 0.8 | |
8) Don't know | 0.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 157 | 36.9 |
2) Weekly | 118 | 27.7 |
3) Monthly | 35 | 8.2 |
4) Less than monthly | 47 | 11.0 |
5) Never | 68 | 16.0 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1607 | |
Total | 426 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Every Day | 213200 | 50.3 |
2) Nearly Every Day | 47892 | 11.3 |
3) About Once a Week | 37208 | 8.8 |
4) Several Times a Month | 18077 | 4.3 |
5) About Once a Month | 13676 | 3.2 |
6) Several Times a Year | 23346 | 5.5 |
7) Hardly Ever or Never | 62261 | 14.7 |
8) Don't Know, Refused | 8053 | 1.9 |
Total | 423713 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1530 |
Variables: | 329 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you do the following - Pray.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 2038 | 38.3 |
2) Several times a week | 1062 | 19.9 |
3) Once a week | 642 | 12.0 |
4) Once a month or less | 706 | 13.3 |
5) Never | 554 | 10.4 |
6) Don't know | 326 | 6.1 |
Missing | 107 | |
Total | 5328 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 5012 |
Variables: | 166 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Girls and boys from 4th to 12th grade |
Sample: | Non-Random |
Mode: | In-Person |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 454 | 23.0 |
2) Once a day | 640 | 32.4 |
3) Several times a week | 226 | 11.4 |
4) Once a week | 167 | 8.4 |
5) Less than once a week | 440 | 22.3 |
6) Never | 26 | 1.3 |
8) Don't know | 3 | 0.2 |
9) No answer | 21 | 1.1 |
Missing | 1015 | |
Total | 1977 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your family, do you often pray with the whole family at home?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Often do | 352 | 36.1 |
2) Do not often | 610 | 62.6 |
3) Not sure | 13 | 1.3 |
Missing | 23 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1967 |
Cases: | 998 |
Variables: | 628 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Unknown |
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Family prayer
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 283 | 37.7 |
2) Almost Every Day | 103 | 13.7 |
3) At Least Once a Week | 60 | 8.0 |
4) Once or Twice a Month | 43 | 5.7 |
5) Several Times a Year | 53 | 7.1 |
6) Rarely or Never | 208 | 27.7 |
Missing | 208 | |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Private prayer
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 542 | 61.1 |
2) Almost Every Day | 120 | 13.5 |
3) At Least Once a Week | 58 | 6.5 |
4) Once or Twice a Month | 43 | 4.8 |
5) Several Times a Year | 35 | 3.9 |
6) Rarely or Never | 89 | 10.0 |
Missing | 71 | |
Total | 887 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
People practice their religion in different ways... Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 29.4 | |
2) Once a day | 22.4 | |
3) A few times a week | 18.7 | |
4) Once a week or less | 17.9 | |
5) Never | 10.1 | |
6) Don't know/Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 1975 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1975 |
Variables: | 151 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How regularly do you pray, apart from Mass?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) More than once a day | 176 | 9.6 |
2) Daily | 1052 | 57.2 |
3) At least once a week | 255 | 13.9 |
4) Occasionally | 158 | 8.6 |
5) Seldom | 130 | 7.1 |
6) Never | 43 | 2.3 |
7) Don't know/No answer/Refused | 24 | 1.3 |
Total | 1838 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 802 |
Variables: | 66 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 281 | 26.0 |
2) Once a day | 311 | 28.8 |
3) Several times a week | 143 | 13.2 |
4) Once a week | 81 | 7.5 |
5) Less than once a week | 224 | 20.7 |
6) Never | 16 | 1.5 |
9) No answer | 24 | 2.2 |
Missing | 526 | |
Total | 1080 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray, other than at meals or at church or synagogue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never, or less than once a month | 970 | 11.9 |
2) 1 to 3 times a month | 695 | 8.5 |
3) About once a week | 819 | 10.1 |
4) Most days, but not every day | 2547 | 31.3 |
5) Every day | 3105 | 38.2 |
Missing | 29 | |
Total | 8136 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 360 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How often do you pray privately? (Check the answer that comes closest to what you do.)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services. | 88 | 3.1 |
2) I pray only on very special occasions. | 92 | 3.2 |
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals. | 486 | 17.0 |
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times. | 931 | 32.6 |
5) I pray regularly once a day or more. | 1117 | 39.1 |
6) I pray regularly several times a week. | 124 | 4.3 |
7) I pray regularly once a week. | 17 | 0.6 |
Missing | 20 | |
Total | 2855 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1963 |
Cases: | 2875 |
Variables: | 629 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Now a few questions of a more personal, religious sort -- About how often do you pray?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) More than once a day | 431 | 16.7 |
2) Daily | 1070 | 41.4 |
3) Several times a week | 291 | 11.3 |
4) About once a week | 236 | 9.1 |
5) Less than once a week | 291 | 11.3 |
6) Never | 266 | 10.3 |
Missing | 35 | |
Total | 2585 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 2620 |
Variables: | 124 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How often do you pray or meditate privately?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Seldom or never | 91 | 1.5 |
2) Only on very special occasions | 96 | 1.6 |
3) About once a week | 172 | 2.8 |
4) Several times a week | 1096 | 18.0 |
5) Daily (regardless of number of times) | 4588 | 75.5 |
6) Other | 36 | 0.6 |
Missing | 280 | |
Total | 6079 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 6359 |
Variables: | 372 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Turning now to other religious activities besides attending church, how often, if at all, are table prayers or grace said before or after meals in your home?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) We say grace at all meals. | 765 | 26.9 |
2) We say grace at least once a day. | 680 | 23.9 |
3) We say grace at least once a week. | 159 | 5.6 |
4) We say grace, but only on special occasions. | 708 | 24.9 |
5) We never, or hardly ever, say grace. | 533 | 18.7 |
Missing | 30 | |
Total | 2845 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1963 |
Cases: | 2875 |
Variables: | 629 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray, other than at meals or at church or synagogue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never, or less than once a month | 873 | 20.4 |
2) 1 to 3 times a month | 468 | 11.0 |
3) About once a week | 527 | 12.3 |
4) Most days, but not every day | 1190 | 27.9 |
5) Every day | 1214 | 28.4 |
Missing | 3842 | |
Total | 4272 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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" |
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Private prayer
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 132 | 47.1 |
2) Almost Every Day | 32 | 11.4 |
3) At Least Once a Week | 23 | 8.2 |
4) Once or Twice a Month | 17 | 6.1 |
5) Several Times a Year | 21 | 7.5 |
6) Rarely or Never | 55 | 19.6 |
Missing | 16 | |
Total | 280 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 296 |
Variables: | 267 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray privately? (Choose the answer which comes closest to what you do.)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services. | 24 | 24.2 |
2) I pray only on very special occasions. | 8 | 8.1 |
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals. | 26 | 26.3 |
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times. | 16 | 16.2 |
5) I pray regularly once a day or more. | 21 | 21.2 |
6) I pray regularly several times a week. | 3 | 3.0 |
7) I pray regularly once a week. | 1 | 1.0 |
Total | 99 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Family prayer
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Daily | 47 | 20.9 |
2) Almost Every Day | 13 | 5.8 |
3) At Least Once a Week | 5 | 2.2 |
4) Once or Twice a Month | 6 | 2.7 |
5) Several Times a Year | 21 | 9.3 |
6) Rarely or Never | 133 | 59.1 |
Missing | 71 | |
Total | 225 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1969 |
Cases: | 296 |
Variables: | 267 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How often do you pray, other than at meals or at church or synagogue?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never, or less than once a month | 521 | 8.7 |
2) 1 to 3 times a month | 440 | 7.4 |
3) About once a week | 564 | 9.5 |
4) Most days, but not every day | 1978 | 33.2 |
5) Every day | 2462 | 41.3 |
Missing | 2152 | |
Total | 5965 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
How often do you pray privately? (Choose the answer which comes closest to what you do.)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services. | 14 | 16.3 |
2) I pray only on very special occasions. | 7 | 8.1 |
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals. | 21 | 24.4 |
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times. | 17 | 19.8 |
5) I pray regularly once a day or more. | 16 | 18.6 |
6) I pray regularly several times a week. | 11 | 12.8 |
Total | 86 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
How often do you pray privately? (Choose the answer which comes closest to what you do.)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services. | 18 | 18.4 |
2) I pray only on very special occasions. | 5 | 5.1 |
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals. | 31 | 31.6 |
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times. | 11 | 11.2 |
5) I pray regularly once a day or more. | 25 | 25.5 |
6) I pray regularly several times a week. | 7 | 7.1 |
7) I pray regularly once a week. | 1 | 1.0 |
Total | 98 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |