Religiosity, Strength of - Measurement Concept
Measures how much religious involvement a respondent has overall81 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
RELGIOUS from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)Q3. How religious do you consider yourself to be?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all religious | 174 | 10.7 |
2) Not too religious | 238 | 14.7 |
3) Somewhat religious | 679 | 41.9 |
4) Very religious | 512 | 31.6 |
8) Don't know | 18 | 1.1 |
Missing | 31 | |
Total | 1620 | 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 |
Q32. How personally religious were you at age 12?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Not at all religious | 184 | 11.3 |
2) Not too religious | 238 | 14.6 |
3) Somewhat religious | 746 | 45.7 |
4) Very religious | 385 | 23.6 |
8) I don't recall | 80 | 4.9 |
Missing | 19 | |
Total | 1633 | 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 |
(relchange_w3) F:20 Over the past two years, have you become more religious, less religious, or stayed about the same?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Become more religious | 581 | 22.9 |
2) Become less religious | 432 | 17.1 |
3) Stayed about the same | 1513 | 59.8 |
777) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
888) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
999) Legitimate skip | 1 | 0.0 |
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 |
(faith1_w3) F:1. How important or unimportant is religious faith in shaping how you live your daily life? Is it:
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Extremely important | 472 | 18.6 |
2) Very | 605 | 23.9 |
3) Somewhat | 744 | 29.4 |
4) Not very | 370 | 14.6 |
5) Not important at all | 336 | 13.3 |
777) Don't know | 4 | 0.2 |
888) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
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 |
[IF RM_1=2-5 ASK RM_4. ELSE SKIP TO RA_Intro.] How much influence have your religious beliefs, teachings, or congregation had on the following big decisions you have made in your life? Your choice of a career or job
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 6 | 0.3 |
1) None | 1172 | 50.0 |
2) A little | 431 | 18.4 |
3) Quite a bit | 236 | 10.1 |
4) A lot | 253 | 10.8 |
5) Most important influence | 178 | 7.6 |
6) Not applicable | 63 | 2.7 |
Missing | 245 | |
Total | 2342 | 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 |
How much influence have your religious beliefs, teachings, or congregation had on the following big decisions you have made in your life? Your decision about how many children to have
TOTAL | % | |
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-4) Don't know | 5 | 0.3 |
1) None | 1250 | 71.7 |
2) A little | 185 | 10.6 |
3) Quite a bit | 87 | 5.0 |
4) A lot | 96 | 5.5 |
5) Most important influence | 76 | 4.3 |
6) Not applicable | 44 | 2.5 |
Missing | 881 | |
Total | 1743 | 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 |
I try hard to live all my life according to my religious beliefs.
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 36 | 1.5 |
-4) Don't know | 15 | 0.6 |
1) Strongly disagree | 124 | 5.4 |
2) Somewhat disagree | 190 | 8.2 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 521 | 22.5 |
4) Somewhat agree | 706 | 30.4 |
5) Strongly agree | 727 | 31.3 |
Missing | 267 | |
Total | 2319 | 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 |
How much influence have your religious beliefs, teachings, or congregation had on the following big decisions you have made in your life? Your decision about whether or whom to marry
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-4) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
1) None | 985 | 42.1 |
2) A little | 410 | 17.5 |
3) Quite a bit | 314 | 13.4 |
4) A lot | 314 | 13.4 |
5) Most important influence | 211 | 9.0 |
6) Not applicable | 106 | 4.5 |
Missing | 245 | |
Total | 2342 | 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 |
How much influence have your religious beliefs, teachings, or congregation had on the following big decisions you have made in your life? Your decision about where to live
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-4) Don't know | 6 | 0.3 |
1) None | 1560 | 66.6 |
2) A little | 320 | 13.7 |
3) Quite a bit | 159 | 6.8 |
4) A lot | 189 | 8.1 |
5) Most important influence | 69 | 2.9 |
6) Not applicable | 39 | 1.7 |
Missing | 245 | |
Total | 2342 | 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 |
To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you very religious, moderately religious, slightly religious, or not religious at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 845 | 17.2 |
2) Moderately religious | 2035 | 41.5 |
3) Slightly religious | 1129 | 23.0 |
4) Not religious at all | 849 | 17.3 |
8) Don't know | 21 | 0.4 |
9) No answer | 22 | 0.4 |
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 |
To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you . . .
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 572 | 19.1 |
2) Moderately religious | 1285 | 42.9 |
3) Slightly religious | 669 | 22.4 |
4) Not religious at all | 444 | 14.8 |
8) Don't know | 12 | 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 |
Would you describe yourself as extremely religious, very religious, somewhat religious, not religious or non-religious, somewhat non-religious, or very non-religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Inapplicable | 2194 | 61.6 |
1) Extremely religious | 91 | 2.6 |
2) Very religious | 271 | 7.6 |
3) Somewhat religious | 678 | 19.1 |
4) Not religious or non-religious | 96 | 2.7 |
5) Somewhat non-religious | 97 | 2.7 |
6) Very non-religious | 52 | 1.5 |
7) Extremely non-religious | 70 | 2.0 |
8) Can't choose | 4 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.2 |
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 |
Would you call yourself a strong [RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE] or a not very strong [RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Inapplicable | 2 | 0.1 |
1) Strong | 1212 | 34.1 |
2) Not very strong | 1254 | 35.2 |
3) Somewhat strong | 240 | 6.7 |
4) No religion | 582 | 16.4 |
8) Don't know | 5 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 264 | 7.4 |
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 |
To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you very religious, moderately religious, slightly religious, or not religious at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 671 | 18.9 |
2) Moderately religious | 1493 | 41.9 |
3) Slightly religious | 787 | 22.1 |
4) Not religious at all | 567 | 15.9 |
8) Don't know | 22 | 0.6 |
9) No answer | 19 | 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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 1073 | 38.2 |
2) Not very strong | 1026 | 36.5 |
3) Somewhat strong | 266 | 9.5 |
4) No religion | 403 | 14.3 |
8) Don't know | 8 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 36 | 1.3 |
Total | 2812 | 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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 1010 | 36.5 |
2) Not very strong | 1041 | 37.6 |
3) Somewhat strong | 308 | 11.1 |
4) No religion | 383 | 13.9 |
8) Don't know | 8 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 15 | 0.5 |
Total | 2765 | 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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 938 | 33.3 |
2) Not very strong | 957 | 34.0 |
3) Somewhat strong | 287 | 10.2 |
4) No religion | 399 | 14.2 |
8) Don't know | 36 | 1.3 |
9) No answer | 200 | 7.1 |
Total | 2817 | 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 |
Q32 How personally religious were you at age 12?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not religious at all | 214 | 12.6 |
2) Not very religious | 212 | 12.4 |
3) Somewhat religious | 854 | 50.1 |
4) Very religious | 423 | 24.8 |
Missing | 18 | |
Total | 1703 | 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 |
(relchange_w2) F:20. Over the past three years, have you become more religious, less religious, or stayed about the same?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Become more religious | 686 | 26.3 |
2) Become less religious | 414 | 15.9 |
3) Stayed about the same | 1492 | 57.3 |
666) Invalid skip | 9 | 0.3 |
777) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
888) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
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 |
(faith1_w2) F:1. How important or unimportant is religious faith in shaping how you live your daily life? Is it:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Extremely important | 486 | 18.7 |
2) Very | 668 | 25.7 |
3) Somewhat | 786 | 30.2 |
4) Not very | 368 | 14.1 |
5) Not important at all | 287 | 11.0 |
666) Invalid skip | 8 | 0.3 |
777) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (STATE RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE) or a not very strong (STATED RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 1018 | 35.1 |
2) Not very strong | 1126 | 38.8 |
3) Somewhat strong | 301 | 10.4 |
4) No religion | 340 | 11.7 |
8) Don't know | 27 | 0.9 |
9) No answer | 92 | 3.2 |
Total | 2904 | 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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (STATED RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE) or a not very strong (STATED RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 483 | 35.2 |
2) Not very strong | 541 | 39.4 |
3) Somewhat strong | 186 | 13.6 |
4) No religion | 109 | 7.9 |
8) Don't know | 13 | 0.9 |
9) No answer | 40 | 2.9 |
Total | 1372 | 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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 499 | 33.7 |
2) Not very strong | 549 | 37.1 |
3) Somewhat strong | 150 | 10.1 |
4) No religion | 118 | 8.0 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 161 | 10.9 |
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 |
Basically speaking, do you consider yourself religious or unreligious? Is that very religious/unreligious or somewhat religious/unreligious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 344 | 39.4 |
2) Somewhat religious | 377 | 43.1 |
3) Somewhat unreligious | 95 | 10.9 |
4) Very unreligious | 36 | 4.1 |
8) DK/No opinion | 23 | 2.6 |
Missing | 17 | |
Total | 875 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 752 |
Variables: | 33 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 540 | 35.6 |
2) Not very strong | 598 | 39.4 |
3) Somewhat strong | 214 | 14.1 |
4) No religion | 102 | 6.7 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 48 | 3.2 |
Total | 1517 | 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 |
Would you describe yourself as...
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Extremely religious | 61 | 4.5 |
2) Very religious | 284 | 20.9 |
3) Somewhat religious | 620 | 45.6 |
4) Neither religious nor non-religious | 219 | 16.1 |
5) Somewhat non-religious | 52 | 3.8 |
6) Very non-religious | 38 | 2.8 |
7) Extremely non-religious | 32 | 2.4 |
8) Can't choose | 28 | 2.1 |
9) No answer | 25 | 1.8 |
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 |
Would you describe yourself as...
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Extremely religious | 83 | 6.5 |
2) Very religious | 234 | 18.2 |
3) Somewhat religious | 603 | 47.0 |
4) Neither religious nor non-religious | 121 | 9.4 |
5) Somewhat non-religious | 59 | 4.6 |
6) Very non-religious | 46 | 3.6 |
7) Extremely non-religious | 56 | 4.4 |
8) Can't choose | 40 | 3.1 |
9) No answer | 42 | 3.3 |
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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 1022 | 36.1 |
2) Not very strong | 958 | 33.8 |
3) Somewhat strong | 285 | 10.1 |
4) No religion | 401 | 14.2 |
8) Don't know | 28 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 138 | 4.9 |
Total | 2832 | 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 |
To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you...
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 268 | 18.5 |
2) Moderately religious | 606 | 41.9 |
3) Slightly religious | 335 | 23.2 |
4) Not religious at all | 218 | 15.1 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 16 | 1.1 |
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 |
And as a teenager, about how strong was your religious faith? Was it very strong, somewhat strong, not too strong, or not strong at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very strong | 30.9 | |
2) Somewhat strong | 42.8 | |
3) Not too strong | 15.5 | |
4) Not strong at all | 9.7 | |
5) Didn't have religious faith (Vol.) | 0.1 | |
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) | 1.1 | |
Total | 2867 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2867 |
Variables: | 106 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
And as a child, about how strong was your religious faith? Was it very strong, somewhat strong, not too strong, or not strong at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very strong | 36.6 | |
2) Somewhat strong | 42.3 | |
3) Not too strong | 12.5 | |
4) Not strong at all | 6.5 | |
5) Didn't have religious faith (Vol.) | 0.1 | |
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) | 2.0 | |
Total | 2867 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2867 |
Variables: | 106 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
And about how strong would you say your religious faith is now? Is it very strong, somewhat strong, not too strong, or not strong at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very strong | 53.2 | |
2) Somewhat strong | 27.5 | |
3) Not too strong | 9.1 | |
4) Not strong at all | 8.4 | |
5) Don't have religious faith (Vol.) | 0.5 | |
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) | 1.2 | |
Total | 2867 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2867 |
Variables: | 106 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How religious would you say you are compared to your (husband/wife/partner)? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more religious | 7 | 1.5 |
2) More religious | 25 | 5.3 |
3) About the same | 91 | 19.3 |
4) Less religious | 25 | 5.3 |
5) Much less religious | 14 | 3.0 |
6) Don't know | 1 | 0.2 |
7) Refused | 1 | 0.2 |
97) Inapplicable | 307 | 65.2 |
Missing | 1562 | |
Total | 471 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 41 | 18.6 |
2) Quite a bit | 38 | 17.3 |
3) Some | 59 | 26.8 |
4) A little | 39 | 17.7 |
5) Not at all | 42 | 19.1 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1813 | |
Total | 220 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How religious would you say you are compared to your [spouse]? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more religious | 60 | 6.6 |
2) More religious | 148 | 16.4 |
3) About the same | 539 | 59.6 |
4) Less religious | 117 | 12.9 |
5) Much less religious | 32 | 3.5 |
8) Don't know | 6 | 0.7 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1129 | |
Total | 904 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 395 | 37.2 |
2) Quite a bit | 296 | 27.9 |
3) Some | 242 | 22.8 |
4) A little | 59 | 5.6 |
5) Not at all | 68 | 6.4 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 972 | |
Total | 1061 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very important | 599 | 36.8 |
2) Somewhat important | 360 | 22.1 |
3) Not very important | 520 | 31.9 |
7) Inapplicable | 133 | 8.2 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
9) Refused | 14 | 0.9 |
Missing | 405 | |
Total | 1628 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Are you about as religious now as you were three years ago in 1980, more religious, or less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) About same | 1084 | 68.0 |
2) More religious | 404 | 25.4 |
3) Less religious | 100 | 6.3 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
9) Refused | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 440 | |
Total | 1593 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very important | 437 | 32.6 |
2) Somewhat important | 325 | 24.2 |
3) Not very important | 448 | 33.4 |
4) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
5) Refused | 3 | 0.2 |
97) Inapplicable | 126 | 9.4 |
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 religious would you say you are compared to your (husband/wife)? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more religious | 77 | 5.7 |
2) More religious | 255 | 19.0 |
3) About the same | 656 | 48.9 |
4) Less religious | 172 | 12.8 |
5) Much less religious | 51 | 3.8 |
6) Don't Know | 8 | 0.6 |
7) Refused | 3 | 0.2 |
97) Inapplicable | 119 | 8.9 |
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 important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very important | 17 | 32.1 |
2) Somewhat important | 17 | 32.1 |
3) Not very important | 18 | 34.0 |
9) Refused | 1 | 1.9 |
Missing | 1980 | |
Total | 53 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
How religious would you say you are compared to your (husband/wife)? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more religious | 71 | 6.0 |
2) More religious | 224 | 18.8 |
3) About the same | 563 | 47.4 |
4) Less religious | 140 | 11.8 |
5) Much less religious | 34 | 2.9 |
6) Don't know | 2 | 0.2 |
7) Refused | 5 | 0.4 |
97) Inapplicable | 150 | 12.6 |
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 |
In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 441 | 32.9 |
2) Quite a bit | 328 | 24.5 |
3) Some | 336 | 25.1 |
4) A little | 121 | 9.0 |
5) Not at all | 111 | 8.3 |
6) Don't Know | 2 | 0.1 |
7) Refused | 2 | 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 |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 558 | 38.0 |
2) Not very strong | 649 | 44.2 |
3) Somewhat strong | 133 | 9.1 |
4) No religion | 105 | 7.2 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.5 |
9) No answer | 16 | 1.1 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
How religious would you say you are compared to your spouse? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more religious | 3 | 4.1 |
2) More religious | 12 | 16.4 |
3) About the same | 40 | 54.8 |
4) Less religious | 12 | 16.4 |
5) Much less religious | 5 | 6.8 |
9) Refused | 1 | 1.4 |
Missing | 1960 | |
Total | 73 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
In general, how much would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life - very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or none?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 659 | 32.4 |
2) Quite a bit | 521 | 25.6 |
3) Some | 493 | 24.2 |
4) A Little | 222 | 10.9 |
5) None | 130 | 6.4 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.3 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 2033 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 77 | 16.3 |
2) Quite a bit | 88 | 18.7 |
3) Some | 127 | 27.0 |
4) A little | 89 | 18.9 |
5) Not at all | 87 | 18.5 |
6) Don't know | 1 | 0.2 |
7) Refused | 2 | 0.4 |
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 |
In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 81 | 19.0 |
2) Quite a bit | 76 | 17.8 |
3) Some | 139 | 32.6 |
4) A little | 66 | 15.5 |
5) Not at all | 63 | 14.8 |
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 |
In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 432 | 36.3 |
2) Quite a bit | 277 | 23.3 |
3) Some | 293 | 24.6 |
4) A little | 100 | 8.4 |
5) Not at all | 86 | 7.2 |
6) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
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 religious would you say you are compared to your spouse/partner? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more religious | 17 | 5.9 |
2) More religious | 42 | 14.6 |
3) About the same | 155 | 54.0 |
4) Less religious | 49 | 17.1 |
5) Much less religious | 24 | 8.4 |
Missing | 1746 | |
Total | 287 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 2303 |
Variables: | 4276 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 551 | 36.0 |
2) Not very strong | 734 | 47.9 |
3) Somewhat strong | 112 | 7.3 |
4) No religion | 119 | 7.8 |
8) Don't know | 9 | 0.6 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you describe yourself as a religious person, or not religious?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 368 | 34.4 |
2) Somewhat religious | 502 | 47.0 |
3) Not religious | 198 | 18.6 |
Missing | 18 | |
Total | 1068 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1086 |
Variables: | 75 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
My religious beliefs should direct my behavior in every area of my life.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Refused | 5 | 0.2 |
1) Strongly agree | 1323 | 51.7 |
2) Moderately agree | 484 | 18.9 |
3) Slightly agree | 149 | 5.8 |
4) Neither agree nor disagree | 19 | 0.7 |
5) Slightly disagree | 129 | 5.0 |
6) Moderately disagree | 211 | 8.2 |
7) Strongly disagree | 215 | 8.4 |
99) Don't know | 25 | 1.0 |
Total | 2561 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2561 |
Variables: | 310 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In general, how much would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life - very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or none?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very much | 659 | 32.4 |
2) Quite a bit | 521 | 25.6 |
3) Some | 493 | 24.2 |
4) A Little | 222 | 10.9 |
5) None | 130 | 6.4 |
8) Don't Know | 7 | 0.3 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 2033 | 100.0 |
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 |
Do you consider yourself:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Refused | 392 | 1.8 |
1) Deeply religious | 2697 | 12.3 |
2) Moderately religious | 10117 | 46.3 |
3) Largely indifferent to religion | 7101 | 32.5 |
4) Basically opposed to religion | 1544 | 7.1 |
Total | 21851 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1975 |
Cases: | 21851 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Graduate Students |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 1102 | 36.8 |
2) Not very strong | 1188 | 39.7 |
3) Somewhat strong | 314 | 10.5 |
4) No religion | 274 | 9.2 |
8) Don't know | 22 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 92 | 3.1 |
Total | 2992 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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: Do each of the following phrases describe you, personally, very well, fairly well, not very well, or not at all. -- Deeply religious
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very well | 347 | 34.1 |
2) Fairly well | 384 | 37.7 |
3) Not very well | 176 | 17.2 |
4) Not at all | 104 | 10.2 |
5) Don't know/Refused | 8 | 0.8 |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
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 |
Overall, how religious or spiritual would you say you are? Would you say:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 324 | 40.2 |
2) Somewhat religious | 372 | 46.2 |
3) Not too religious | 73 | 9.1 |
4) Not at all religious | 33 | 4.1 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
9) Refused | 3 | 0.4 |
Total | 806 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 806 |
Variables: | 136 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you consider yourself:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Deeply religious | 3913 | 16.1 |
2) Moderately religious | 11297 | 46.6 |
3) Largely indifferent to religion | 7626 | 31.4 |
4) Basically opposed to religion | 1431 | 5.9 |
Missing | 748 | |
Total | 24267 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1975 |
Cases: | 25262 |
Variables: | 315 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. college and university faculty |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Do you consider yourself...
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Deeply religious | 684 | 14.0 |
2) Moderately religious | 2295 | 47.0 |
3) Largely indifferent to religion | 1570 | 32.2 |
4) Basically opposed to religion | 332 | 6.8 |
Missing | 115 | |
Total | 4881 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 5057 |
Variables: | 410 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. college and university faculty |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 580 | 36.1 |
2) Not very strong | 587 | 36.6 |
3) Somewhat strong | 216 | 13.4 |
4) No religion | 146 | 9.1 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 0.9 |
9) No answer | 62 | 3.9 |
Total | 1606 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
My religious beliefs don't have much to do with how I lead my life.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all true | 3066 | 38.0 |
2) A little true | 2100 | 26.0 |
3) Somewhat true | 1631 | 20.2 |
4) Quite true | 697 | 8.6 |
5) Very true | 571 | 7.1 |
Missing | 100 | |
Total | 8065 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 360 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
My religious beliefs have a big influence on how I act.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all true | 1169 | 14.5 |
2) A little true | 1788 | 22.1 |
3) Somewhat true | 2350 | 29.1 |
4) Quite true | 1429 | 17.7 |
5) Very true | 1341 | 16.6 |
Missing | 88 | |
Total | 8077 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 360 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you...
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not religious at all | 16 | 4.0 |
2) Slightly religious | 54 | 13.3 |
3) Moderately religious | 214 | 52.8 |
4) Very religious | 114 | 28.1 |
8) Don't know/not sure | 7 | 1.7 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 405 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 408 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now, I would like to ask about the influence of religious beliefs and values on different kinds of activities. -- Have religious beliefs and values influenced how you treat your family?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 34 | 12.1 |
2) Somewhat | 81 | 28.8 |
3) A great deal | 166 | 59.1 |
Total | 281 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 281 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Now, I would like to ask about the influence of religious beliefs and values on different kinds of activities. -- Have religious beliefs and values influenced your choices of political candidates?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 179 | 64.2 |
2) Somewhat | 72 | 25.8 |
3) A great deal | 28 | 10.0 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 279 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 281 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Now, I would like to ask about the influence of religious beliefs and values on different kinds of activities. -- Have religious beliefs and values influenced the way you perform your work?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 91 | 32.4 |
2) Somewhat | 85 | 30.2 |
3) A great deal | 105 | 37.4 |
Total | 281 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 281 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Would you call yourself a strong or not a very strong (current religious preference provided in RELIG)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 1240 | 49.1 |
2) Not very strong | 1005 | 39.8 |
3) Somewhat strong | 282 | 11.2 |
Missing | 93 | |
Total | 2527 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 2620 |
Variables: | 124 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
To what extent do you follow the religious teachings of your faith?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely | 113 | 19.6 |
2) Most of the time | 334 | 57.8 |
3) Sometimes | 88 | 15.2 |
4) Seldom | 23 | 4.0 |
5) Never | 20 | 3.5 |
Missing | 14 | |
Total | 578 | 100.0 |
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 |
How religious are you?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very religious | 171 | 29.7 |
2) Somewhat/moderately religious | 350 | 60.9 |
3) Not religious | 54 | 9.4 |
Missing | 17 | |
Total | 575 | 100.0 |
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 |
My religious beliefs have a big influence on how I act.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all true | 285 | 6.7 |
2) A little true | 481 | 11.2 |
3) Somewhat true | 836 | 19.5 |
4) Quite true | 1213 | 28.3 |
5) Very true | 1467 | 34.3 |
Missing | 3832 | |
Total | 4282 | 100.0 |
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" |
My religious beliefs don't have much to do with how I lead my life.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all true | 2455 | 57.3 |
2) A little true | 887 | 20.7 |
3) Somewhat true | 520 | 12.1 |
4) Quite true | 257 | 6.0 |
5) Very true | 165 | 3.9 |
Missing | 3830 | |
Total | 4284 | 100.0 |
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" |
Would you call yourself a strong...[RELIGIOUS PERFERENCE NAMED IN VAR 20 (RELIGION)] or a not very strong...[RELIGIOUS PERFERENCE NAMED IN VAR 20 (RELIGION)]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strong | 136 | 44.2 |
2) Not very strong | 95 | 30.8 |
3) Somewhat strong | 60 | 19.5 |
4) Don't know | 17 | 5.5 |
Missing | 45 | |
Total | 308 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 353 |
Variables: | 83 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
My religious beliefs have a big influence on how I act.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all true | 266 | 4.4 |
2) A little true | 484 | 8.1 |
3) Somewhat true | 933 | 15.6 |
4) Quite true | 1670 | 27.9 |
5) Very true | 2634 | 44.0 |
Missing | 2130 | |
Total | 5987 | 100.0 |
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 |
My religious beliefs don't have much to do with how I lead my life.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all true | 4337 | 72.5 |
2) A little true | 848 | 14.2 |
3) Somewhat true | 454 | 7.6 |
4) Quite true | 186 | 3.1 |
5) Very true | 155 | 2.6 |
Missing | 2137 | |
Total | 5980 | 100.0 |
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 |
How religious are you?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not at all | 21 | 6.8 |
2) Slightly | 43 | 14.0 |
3) Somewhat | 116 | 37.7 |
4) Very | 80 | 26.0 |
5) Extremely | 35 | 11.4 |
9) No response | 13 | 4.2 |
Total | 308 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 308 |
Variables: | 42 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How strong do you consider your religious faith?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) No religious faith | 6 | 2.2 |
2) Not very strong | 39 | 14.1 |
3) Somewhat strong | 72 | 26.0 |
4) Strong | 160 | 57.8 |
Missing | 7 | |
Total | 277 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1982 |
Cases: | 284 |
Variables: | 141 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
It is necessary for me to have a religious belief.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly Agree | 8 | 8.6 |
2) 2 | 3 | 3.2 |
3) 3 | 2 | 2.2 |
4) 4 | 1 | 1.1 |
5) Neutral | 10 | 10.8 |
6) 6 | 8 | 8.6 |
7) 7 | 18 | 19.4 |
8) 8 | 13 | 14.0 |
9) Strongly Disagree | 30 | 32.3 |
Total | 93 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 93 |
Variables: | 50 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Please rate the following comment by indicating your own true opinion on a nine-point scale (where 1= Strongly disagree, 5= Neutral, and 9= Strongly agree): It is necessary for me to have a religious belief.
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 93 | 6.69 | 2.50 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 93 |
Variables: | 40 |
Scope: | Other: University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Survey completed via CATI system |
How would you describe the strength of your religious beliefs? Are they:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Not strong at all (have none) | 16 | 3.8 |
2) Not too strong | 31 | 7.4 |
3) Don't know/not sure | 7 | 1.7 |
4) Somewhat strong | 120 | 28.7 |
5) Very strong | 244 | 58.4 |
Missing | 4 | |
Total | 418 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 422 |
Variables: | 86 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
It is necessary for me to have a religious belief.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly Agree | 11 | 11.6 |
2) 2 | 1 | 1.1 |
3) 3 | 2 | 2.1 |
4) 4 | 3 | 3.2 |
5) Neutral | 12 | 12.6 |
6) 6 | 13 | 13.7 |
7) 7 | 14 | 14.7 |
8) 8 | 18 | 18.9 |
9) Strongly Disagree | 21 | 22.1 |
Total | 95 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 95 |
Variables: | 50 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: CATI Questionnaire completed on campus of University of North Carolian |