Devil/Satan, Existence of - Measurement Concept

Respondent's belief in the existence of the Devil or Satan.
40 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

DEMONS from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q23g. In your opinion, does each of the following exist? Demons DEVIL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q23a. In your opinion, does each of the following exist? The Devil/Satan POSSESS from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q27c. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about evil in the world: It is possible for people to be possessed by the Devil/demons DEMONS from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y125. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-H], definitely, maybe, or not at all: In the existence of demons or evil spirits? DEMONS from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(demons_w3) Next, I will be asking you some questions about your religious beliefs. I:1. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-G], [INTERVIEWER MUST READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES: 'definitely, maybe, or not at all' FOR 'A' AND 'B' AND THEN ONLY IF NECESSARY FOR 'C' THROUGH 'G'] C. In the existence of demons or evil spirits? RA_8 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
The Devil, demons, or evil spirits exist. ANGELS from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Q26B from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q26 In your opinion, does each of the following ... exist b. Satan Q26G from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q26 In your opinion, does each of the following ... exist g. Demons DEMONS from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(demons_w2) I:1. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-G], [INTERVIEWER MUST READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES: "definitely, maybe, or not at all" FOR ‘A' AND ‘B' AND THEN ONLY IF NECESSARY FOR ‘C' THROUGH ‘G'] C. In the existence of demons or evil spirits? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Q39B from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Continental Dataset
Angels and demons are active in the world. Q51F from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q51F [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWIGN DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In evil spirits? DEVIL from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you believe in. . . The Devil ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Q39B from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Alaska and Hawaii Dataset
Angels and demons are active in the world. F_QN4A from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
Do you believe: that angels and demons are active in the world? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? ANGELS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? BLFPOSSD from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe that people on this Earth are sometimes possessed by the Devil? BLFPOSSD from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe that people on this Earth are sometimes possessed by the Devil? DEVLREAL from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Next I would like to know your opinion about certain doctrines or teachings, some of which are taught by the LDS Church, and some are not. Please indicate how you feel about each by circling the appropriate number. -- The Devil actually exists as a real person of spirit DEVIL from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
In your opinion, does the Devil actually exist? DEVIL from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
Here are some more questions about religion. -- Do you believe in the Devil that is, Satan? SATAN from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
Do you believe Satan is an actual personality working in the world today? SATDOUBT from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE SATAN IS AN ACTUAL PERSONALITY WORKING IN THE WORLD TODAY: Are you certain about Satan or do you have some doubts? DVLEXIST from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Would you please think about each of the religious beliefs listed below and then indicate how certain you are that it is true. -- Devil actually exists BLFPOSSD from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Do you believe that people on this Earth are sometimes possessed by the Devil? TEMPTED from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being tempted by the Devil. DEVLREAL from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Next I would like to know your opinion about certain doctrines or teachings, some of which are taught by the LDS Church, and some are not. Please indicate how you feel about each by circling the appropriate number. -- The Devil actually exists as a real person of spirit RELGC18 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being tempted by the Devil. RELGC4 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
The Devil actually exists. (Choose how certain you are this is true.) RELGC18 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being tempted by the Devil. RELGC4 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
The Devil actually exists. (Choose how certain you are this is true.)