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Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Has someone given a sermon at your church that included the topic of health or health-related activities? (Q1SERMON)
 TOTAL%
1) No36950.8
2) Yes30241.6
3) Don't know557.6
Missing11
Total726100.0
2) Has your church held any classes or informal groups related to health issues? (Q2CLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) No28939.6
2) Yes40655.6
3) Don't know354.8
Missing7
Total730100.0
3) Has your church distributed any printed material related to health issues? (Q3PRINT)
 TOTAL%
1) No23231.9
2) Yes44461.1
3) Don't know517.0
Missing10
Total727100.0
4) Has your church sponsored any programs or services related to health care? (Q4PROG)
 TOTAL%
1) No26636.7
2) Yes41156.8
3) Don't know476.5
Missing13
Total724100.0
5) Have you received a recommendation for a certain doctor, dentist, optometrist, clinic, or other health-care provider from someone at your church? (Q5RECOM)
 TOTAL%
1) No34547.6
2) Yes36850.8
3) Don't know121.7
Missing12
Total725100.0
6) Not counting your minister or pastor, how often does someone in your congregation encourage you to exercise, avoid cigarettes and alcohol, or eat healthy foods? (Q6EXHRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Never16923.4
2) Once in a while36450.4
3) Fairly often15521.5
4) Very often344.7
Missing15
Total722100.0
7) Not counting your minister or pastor, how often do you look up to someone in your congregation because that person lives a healthy lifestyle? (Q7LOOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9913.8
2) Once in a while30342.1
3) Fairly often24934.6
4) Very often699.6
Missing17
Total720100.0
8) Not counting your minister or pastor, how often do you feel as though a fellow church member has actually changed the way you live by helping you do things like eating better, exercising, or avoiding tobacco? (Q8CHNGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Never26236.5
2) Once in a while33746.9
3) Fairly often9313.0
4) Very often263.6
Missing19
Total718100.0
9) How often are the people in your congregation critical of you and the things you do? (Q9CRIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Never57279.3
2) Once in a while13018.0
3) Fairly often121.7
4) Very often71.0
Missing16
Total721100.0
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10) How often do people in your congregation pry into your health habits? (Q10PRY)
 TOTAL%
1) Never50869.9
2) Once in a while19727.1
3) Fairly often192.6
4) Very often30.4
Missing10
Total727100.0
11) How often do you feel pressured by people in your congregation to develop a healthier lifestyle? (Q11PRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) Never50170.4
2) Once in a while18425.8
3) Fairly often243.4
4) Very often30.4
Missing25
Total712100.0
12) How strongly do you agree or disagree that God is loving? (Q12ALOVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree121.6
4) Neutral or not sure71.0
5) Tend to agree40.5
6) Agree567.6
7) Strongly agree65689.3
Missing2
Total735100.0
13) How strongly do you agree or disagree that God is approving? (Q12BAPPR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree131.8
2) Disagree294.0
3) Tend to disagree294.0
4) Neutral or not sure12517.2
5) Tend to agree10013.7
6) Agree14820.3
7) Strongly agree28439.0
Missing9
Total728100.0
14) How strongly do you agree or disagree that God is forgiving? (Q12CFRGV)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree111.5
4) Neutral or not sure81.1
5) Tend to agree40.5
6) Agree669.0
7) Strongly agree64587.9
Missing3
Total734100.0
15) How strongly do you agree or disagree that God is remote? (Q12DRMOT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree33345.4
2) Disagree22030.0
3) Tend to disagree9312.7
4) Neutral or not sure283.8
5) Tend to agree344.6
6) Agree141.9
7) Strongly agree111.5
Missing4
Total733100.0
16) Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (Q13ACOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all8712.0
2) Somewhat15321.0
3) Quite a bit23632.5
4) A great deal25134.5
Missing10
Total727100.0
17) Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners. (Q13BCOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all294.0
2) Somewhat12817.6
3) Quite a bit27437.7
4) A great deal29540.6
Missing11
Total726100.0
18) Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance. (Q13CCOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all30.4
2) Somewhat273.7
3) Quite a bit18625.4
4) A great deal51770.5
Missing4
Total733100.0
19) Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (Q13DCOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all64187.8
2) Somewhat8611.8
3) Quite a bit20.3
4) A great deal10.1
Missing7
Total730100.0
20) Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (Q13ECOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all61383.9
2) Somewhat10314.1
3) Quite a bit60.8
4) A great deal91.2
Missing6
Total731100.0
21) Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel angry at God for letting terrible things happen. (Q13FCOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all51970.8
2) Somewhat20127.4
3) Quite a bit111.5
4) A great deal20.3
Missing4
Total733100.0
22) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? When I am ill, I work together with God to get well again. (Q14WGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree71.0
2) Disagree172.3
3) Tend to disagree253.4
4) Neutral or not sure9613.1
5) Tend to agree20027.4
6) Agree23131.6
7) Strongly agree15521.2
Missing6
Total731100.0
23) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? Whatever happens to my health depends upon both God and me. (Q15GODME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree141.9
2) Disagree253.4
3) Tend to disagree7610.4
4) Neutral or not sure9813.4
5) Tend to agree20227.6
6) Agree18525.3
7) Strongly agree13117.9
Missing6
Total731100.0
24) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? With God's help I can develop health habits that can prevent health problems from arising. (Q16HABIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree30.4
2) Disagree172.3
3) Tend to disagree263.6
4) Neutral or not sure598.1
5) Tend to agree24032.8
6) Agree23331.8
7) Strongly agree15421.0
Missing5
Total732100.0
25) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? My body is a temple of God. (Q17TEMPL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree60.8
2) Disagree30.4
3) Tend to disagree212.9
4) Neutral or not sure405.5
5) Tend to agree13618.6
6) Agree24733.8
7) Strongly agree27737.9
Missing7
Total730100.0
26) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I believe in eternal life. (Q18ETLIF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree50.7
2) Disagree40.5
3) Tend to disagree81.1
4) Neutral or not sure212.9
5) Tend to agree506.8
6) Agree13218.0
7) Strongly agree51269.9
Missing5
Total732100.0
27) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have so much in life to be thankful for. (Q19THANK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree10.1
5) Tend to agree223.0
6) Agree13418.3
7) Strongly agree57578.6
Missing5
Total732100.0
28) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven myself for the things I have done wrong. (Q20FRGVS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree30.4
2) Disagree101.4
3) Tend to disagree385.2
4) Neutral or not sure294.0
5) Tend to agree17123.5
6) Agree29740.8
7) Strongly agree18024.7
Missing9
Total728100.0
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29) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have a special purpose for myself in this world. (Q21PURPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree30.4
2) Disagree30.4
3) Tend to disagree50.7
4) Neutral or not sure365.0
5) Tend to agree10714.8
6) Agree27237.6
7) Strongly agree29841.2
Missing13
Total724100.0
30) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? If I had to list everything I felt grateful for, it would be a very long list. (Q22LIST)
 TOTAL%
3) Tend to disagree30.4
4) Neutral or not sure81.1
5) Tend to agree304.1
6) Agree19626.8
7) Strongly agree49467.6
Missing6
Total731100.0
31) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I have forgiven those who hurt me. (Q23FRGVO)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree10.1
2) Disagree40.5
3) Tend to disagree233.2
4) Neutral or not sure314.3
5) Tend to agree20528.2
6) Agree32845.1
7) Strongly agree13618.7
Missing9
Total728100.0
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32) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? My life is meaningful. (Q24MEAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree20.3
2) Disagree10.1
3) Tend to disagree40.5
4) Neutral or not sure81.1
5) Tend to agree527.1
6) Agree25935.3
7) Strongly agree40855.6
Missing3
Total734100.0
33) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I am grateful to a wide variety of people. (Q25GRATE)
 TOTAL%
2) Disagree20.3
3) Tend to disagree10.1
4) Neutral or not sure40.5
5) Tend to agree283.8
6) Agree22530.7
7) Strongly agree47264.5
Missing5
Total732100.0
34) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? I know that God forgives me. (Q26GODFO)
 TOTAL%
3) Tend to disagree10.1
4) Neutral or not sure81.1
5) Tend to agree314.3
6) Agree16722.9
7) Strongly agree52171.6
Missing9
Total728100.0
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35) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? We are meant to make our own special contribution to the world. (Q27WORLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree10.1
3) Tend to disagree20.3
4) Neutral or not sure101.4
5) Tend to agree658.9
6) Agree23832.6
7) Strongly agree41356.7
Missing8
Total729100.0
36) To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about health and spirituality? As I get older I find myself more able to appreciate the people, events, and situations that have been part of my life history. (Q28STORY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree20.3
2) Disagree10.1
3) Tend to disagree40.5
4) Neutral or not sure141.9
5) Tend to agree466.3
6) Agree25234.5
7) Strongly agree41156.3
Missing7
Total730100.0
37) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God seems impersonal to me. (Q29IMPER)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true48366.3
2) 213318.3
3) 3506.9
4) Somewhat true425.8
5) 591.2
6) 660.8
7) Very true50.7
Missing9
Total728100.0
38) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God seems to have little or no interest in my personal problems. (Q30PROB)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true47264.9
2) 214219.5
3) 3557.6
4) Somewhat true304.1
5) 5162.2
6) 681.1
7) Very true40.6
Missing10
Total727100.0
39) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God seems to have little or no interest in my personal affairs. (Q31AFFA)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true46163.6
2) 214119.4
3) 3659.0
4) Somewhat true294.0
5) 5121.7
6) 6101.4
7) Very true71.0
Missing12
Total725100.0
40) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? I have a warm relationship with God. (Q32WARM)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true30.4
2) 2182.5
3) 391.2
4) Somewhat true506.9
5) 511616.0
6) 629540.6
7) Very true23532.4
Missing11
Total726100.0
41) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God knows when I need support. (Q33KNOWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true60.8
2) 291.2
3) 391.2
4) Somewhat true385.2
5) 5588.0
6) 621930.2
7) Very true38553.2
Missing13
Total724100.0
42) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? I feel that God is generally responsive to me. (Q34RESP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true81.1
2) 2101.4
3) 3172.4
4) Somewhat true689.4
5) 58311.5
6) 628940.1
7) Very true24634.1
Missing16
Total721100.0
43) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God sometimes seems responsive to my needs, but sometimes not. (Q35SOME1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true10414.5
2) 210714.9
3) 3638.8
4) Somewhat true14920.8
5) 511816.5
6) 613619.0
7) Very true395.4
Missing21
Total716100.0
44) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God's reactions to me seem to be inconsistent. (Q36INCON)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true26737.1
2) 220228.1
3) 39312.9
4) Somewhat true9112.7
5) 5334.6
6) 6263.6
7) Very true71.0
Missing18
Total719100.0
45) How characteristic of your own views and experience of God is each of the following statements? God sometimes seems very warm and other times very cold to me. (Q37SOME2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true29741.5
2) 220829.1
3) 3709.8
4) Somewhat true7510.5
5) 5344.7
6) 6283.9
7) Very true40.6
Missing21
Total716100.0
46) During the past 5 years, how often have you avoided or postponed going to the doctor or obtaining medical care because of a lack of sufficient health insurance? (Q38AVOID)
 TOTAL%
1) Never54775.6
2) Once or twice14520.0
3) Most or all of the time324.4
Missing13
Total724100.0
47) During the past 12 months, how often have you discussed your own health-related problems with someone at your church? (Q39OWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Never11716.1
2) Rarely22330.7
3) Sometimes30942.5
4) Often7810.7
Missing10
Total727100.0
48) During the past 12 months, how often have you discussed someone else's health-related problems with someone at your church? (Q40OTHRS)
 TOTAL%
1) Never527.1
2) Rarely8611.8
3) Sometimes31943.8
4) Often27137.2
Missing9
Total728100.0
49) How often do the people in your congregation make too many demands on you? (Q41DEMND)
 TOTAL%
1) Never10113.9
2) Rarely23232.0
3) Sometimes29640.8
4) Often9713.4
Missing11
Total726100.0
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50) How often are the people in your congregation critical of you and the things you do? (Q42CRIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Never14419.8
2) Rarely35448.8
3) Sometimes19026.2
4) Often385.2
Missing11
Total726100.0
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51) If you were ill, how much would the people in your congregation help you out? (Q43HELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all121.7
2) A little588.0
3) Some21028.9
4) A great deal44761.5
Missing10
Total727100.0
52) If you had a problem or were faced with a difficult situation, how much comfort would the people in your congregation be willing to give you? (Q44COMF)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all91.2
2) A little527.2
3) Some20828.7
4) A great deal45662.9
Missing12
Total725100.0
53) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith? Evil in the world. (Q45AEVIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Never35248.4
2) Sometimes34647.6
3) Often294.0
Missing10
Total727100.0
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54) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith? Conflict of faith and science. (Q45BSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Never60983.4
2) Sometimes11615.9
3) Often50.7
Missing7
Total730100.0
55) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith? Feeling that life really has no meaning. (Q45CMEAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Never57378.5
2) Sometimes15521.2
3) Often20.3
Missing7
Total730100.0
56) How would you rate your physical health at the present time? (Q46PHYS)
 TOTAL%
1) Poor152.1
2) Fair10814.8
3) Good42357.9
4) Excellent18525.3
Missing6
Total731100.0
57) How would you rate your mental health at the present time? (Q47MENT)
 TOTAL%
1) Poor30.4
2) Fair567.7
3) Good37851.9
4) Excellent29140.0
Missing9
Total728100.0
58) Have you had a general physical exam by a doctor or other health professional when you were feeling well in the past 12 months? (Q48PEXAM)
 TOTAL%
1) No11515.8
2) Yes61584.2
Missing7
Total730100.0
59) Have you had a routine dental cleaning or exam in the past 12 months? (Q49DEXAM)
 TOTAL%
1) No11515.9
2) Yes61084.1
Missing12
Total725100.0
60) How long has it been since you had a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy? (Q50COLON)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year11816.2
2) Past 2 years13718.8
3) Past 3 years10714.7
4) Past 5 years9913.6
5) Over 5 years577.8
6) Never21229.0
Missing7
Total730100.0
61) How long has it been since you had a blood test for cholesterol? (Q51CHOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year57378.5
2) Past 2 years7410.1
3) Past 3 years375.1
4) Past 5 years172.3
5) Over 5 years121.6
6) Never172.3
Missing7
Total730100.0
62) How long has it been since you had a flu shot? (Q52FLU)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year45662.5
2) Past 2 years598.1
3) Past 3 years212.9
4) Past 5 years263.6
5) Over 5 years476.4
6) Never12116.6
Missing7
Total730100.0
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63) (Women only) How long has it been since you had a Pap smear? (Q53PAPSM)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year14562.0
2) Past 2 years4418.8
3) Past 3 years135.6
4) Past 5 years104.3
5) Over 5 years219.0
6) Never10.4
Missing503
Total234100.0
64) (Women only) How long has it been since you checked your breasts for lumps? (Q54LUMPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year21691.5
2) Past 2 years104.2
3) Past 3 years20.8
4) Past 5 years10.4
5) Over 5 years31.3
6) Never41.7
Missing501
Total236100.0
65) (Women only) How long has it been since you had a mammogram? (Q55MAMMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year15867.5
2) Past 2 years2611.1
3) Past 3 years73.0
4) Past 5 years93.8
5) Over 5 years104.3
6) Never2410.3
Missing503
Total234100.0
66) (Men only) How long has it been since you had a prostate exam? (Q56PROST)
 TOTAL%
1) Past year33968.9
2) Past 2 years6312.8
3) Past 3 years255.1
4) Past 5 years102.0
5) Over 5 years122.4
6) Never438.7
Missing245
Total492100.0
67) On how many days in a typical week do you take part in strenuous activities like running, swimming, chopping wood, bicycling, lifting weights, playing tennis, or doing aerobics? (Q57STREN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7292.091.98
68) In a typical week, on how many days do you engage in moderate exercise like playing golf, bowling, dancing, walking, working in the yard, or gardening, for exercise? (Q58MODEX)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7292.961.90
69) Do you regularly take vitamins or other dietary supplements for your health? (Q59VITA)
 TOTAL%
1) No22931.7
2) Yes49368.3
Missing15
Total722100.0
70) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you cannot get to sleep within 30 minutes? (Q60AMIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month40355.3
2) Less than once a week19226.3
3) Once or twice a week8611.8
4) Three or more times a week486.6
Missing8
Total729100.0
71) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you wake up in the middle of the night or early morning? (Q60BWAKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month14520.0
2) Less than once a week18024.8
3) Once or twice a week17724.4
4) Three or more times a week22430.9
Missing11
Total726100.0
72) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you have to get up to use the bathroom? (Q60CBATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month11415.7
2) Less than once a week15020.7
3) Once or twice a week15521.4
4) Three or more times a week30542.1
Missing13
Total724100.0
73) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you cannot breathe comfortably? (Q60DBREA)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month62185.2
2) Less than once a week577.8
3) Once or twice a week283.8
4) Three or more times a week233.2
Missing8
Total729100.0
74) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you snore or cough loudly? (Q60ESNOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month46163.9
2) Less than once a week11015.3
3) Once or twice a week7310.1
4) Three or more times a week7710.7
Missing16
Total721100.0
75) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you feel too cold? (Q60FCOLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month51070.1
2) Less than once a week14219.5
3) Once or twice a week517.0
4) Three or more times a week253.4
Missing9
Total728100.0
76) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you feel too hot? (Q60GHOT)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month49167.8
2) Less than once a week14319.8
3) Once or twice a week659.0
4) Three or more times a week253.5
Missing13
Total724100.0
77) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you have bad dreams? (Q60HDREA)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month54674.8
2) Less than once a week14319.6
3) Once or twice a week334.5
4) Three or more times a week81.1
Missing7
Total730100.0
78) During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping because you have pain? (Q60IPAIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month43159.1
2) Less than once a week13618.7
3) Once or twice a week7710.6
4) Three or more times a week8511.7
Missing8
Total729100.0
79) During the past month, how often have you taken medicine (prescribed or 'over the counter') to help you sleep? (Q61MED)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month55676.2
2) Less than once a week699.5
3) Once or twice a week334.5
4) Three or more times a week729.9
Missing7
Total730100.0
80) During the past month, how often have you had trouble staying awake while driving, eating meals, or engaging in social activities? (Q62AWAKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not during the past month59982.5
2) Less than once a week9513.1
3) Once or twice a week243.3
4) Three or more times a week81.1
Missing11
Total726100.0
81) During the past month, how would you rate your sleep quality overall? (Q63QUAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very bad71.0
2) Fairly bad638.6
3) Fairly good45963.0
4) Very good20027.4
Missing8
Total729100.0
82) During the past year, did your spouse, parent, grandparent, or grandchild die? (Q64ADIE)
 TOTAL%
1) No67692.7
2) Yes537.3
Missing8
Total729100.0
83) During the past year, did you suffer a major financial loss that involved 20% or more of your income? (Q64BLOSS)
 TOTAL%
1) No55676.3
2) Yes17323.7
Missing8
Total729100.0
84) During the past year, did your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild suffer from a serious illness or accident? (Q64CILL)
 TOTAL%
1) No57278.9
2) Yes15321.1
Missing12
Total725100.0
85) During the past year, did you have a major disagreement or serious argument with your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild? (Q64DFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) No60683.6
2) Yes11916.4
Missing12
Total725100.0
86) During the past year, did you have a major disagreement or serious argument with a close friend? (Q64EFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) No67092.2
2) Yes577.8
Missing10
Total727100.0
87) During the past year, did you experience any other major problem or challenge? (Q64FOTHR)
 TOTAL%
1) No39054.2
2) Yes33045.8
Missing17
Total720100.0
88) In the past 30 days, how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up? (Q65ASAD)
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time54174.2
2) A bit of the time13418.4
3) Some of the time466.3
4) Most of the time60.8
5) All of the time20.3
Missing8
Total729100.0
89) In the past 30 days, how often did you feel nervous? (Q65BNERV)
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time34547.7
2) A bit of the time26837.1
3) Some of the time10414.4
4) Most of the time60.8
Missing14
Total723100.0
90) In the past 30 days, how often did you feel restless or fidgety? (Q65CREST)
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time37451.4
2) A bit of the time26436.3
3) Some of the time7710.6
4) Most of the time121.7
Missing10
Total727100.0
91) In the past 30 days, how often did you feel hopeless? (Q65DHOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time59281.4
2) A bit of the time9713.3
3) Some of the time324.4
4) Most of the time30.4
5) All of the time30.4
Missing10
Total727100.0
92) In the past 30 days, how often did you feel like everything was an effort? (Q65EEFRT)
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time38252.7
2) A bit of the time22531.0
3) Some of the time9112.6
4) Most of the time202.8
5) All of the time71.0
Missing12
Total725100.0
93) In the past 30 days, how often did you feel worthless? (Q65FWRTH)
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time60783.5
2) A bit of the time9112.5
3) Some of the time243.3
4) Most of the time30.4
5) All of the time20.3
Missing10
Total727100.0
94) How often do you attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (Check one.) (Q66ATTND)
 TOTAL%
1) Never40.6
2) Less than once a year20.3
3) About once or twice a year81.1
4) Several times a year152.1
5) About once a month131.8
6) 2-3 times a month283.9
7) Nearly every week9413.0
8) Every week55877.3
Missing15
Total722100.0
95) If married, how often does your spouse attend Sunday (or other weekly) worship at your congregation? (Check one.) (Q66ATSP1)
 TOTAL%
1) Never223.8
2) Less than once a year30.5
3) About once or twice a year152.6
4) Several times a year284.8
5) About once a month193.3
6) 2-3 times a month315.3
7) Nearly every week11319.3
8) Every week35360.4
Missing153
Total584100.0
96) If married, how often does your spouse attend Sunday (or other weekly) worship at another congregation? (Check one.) (Q66ATSP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Never8433.5
2) Less than once a year187.2
3) About once or twice a year3815.1
4) Several times a year2911.6
5) About once a month124.8
6) 2-3 times a month135.2
7) Nearly every week187.2
8) Every week3915.5
Missing486
Total251100.0
97) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (Q67BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily29540.5
2) Several times a week23131.7
3) Weekly8611.8
4) Several times a month476.5
5) Once a month283.8
6) Less than once a month354.8
7) Never60.8
Missing9
Total728100.0
98) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities? Pray privately (Q67PRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily53673.5
2) Several times a week12817.6
3) Weekly253.4
4) Several times a month233.2
5) Once a month50.7
6) Less than once a month50.7
7) Never71.0
Missing8
Total729100.0
99) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities? Attend a Bible study or prayer group (Q67GROUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily294.0
2) Several times a week7810.8
3) Weekly27037.4
4) Several times a month8712.1
5) Once a month598.2
6) Less than once a month9713.5
7) Never10114.0
Missing16
Total721100.0
100) Please list the faith or denomination in which your spouse was raised (if more than one, list the one in which s/he was most involved). (Q68RAISE)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist579.0
2) Disciples of Christ111.7
3) Episcopal162.5
4) Lutheran375.9
5) Methodist6610.4
6) Presbyterian28344.8
7) Other Presbyterian40.6
8) Reformed71.1
9) Roman Catholic558.7
10) United Church of Christ121.9
11) Independent or non-denominational121.9
12) None142.2
13) All other589.2
Missing105
Total632100.0
101) Please list your spouse's current the faith or denomination. (Q68CURRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist50.8
2) Disciples of Christ10.2
3) Episcopal101.6
4) Lutheran50.8
5) Methodist101.6
6) Presbyterian54086.1
7) Other Presbyterian10.2
8) Reformed10.2
9) Roman Catholic152.4
10) United Church of Christ40.6
11) Independent or non-denominational81.3
12) None121.9
13) All other152.4
Missing110
Total627100.0
102) Survey number (CODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7376,116.42646.88
103) Survey form (SURVEYF)
 TOTAL%
1) Paper53672.7
2) Web20127.3
Total737100.0
104) Sample (SAMPLE)
 TOTAL%
3) All clergy737100.0
Total737100.0
105) In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (ORDAINED)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7191,983.7111.14
106) If you were ordained by a denomination other than the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or one of its predecessor denominations, name that body: (DENOMORD)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist821.6
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)38.1
4) Lutheran12.7
5) Methodist718.9
6) Presbyterian25.4
7) Other Presbyterian616.2
8) Reformed25.4
10) United Church of Christ25.4
12) Other616.2
Missing700
Total37100.0
107) Are you currently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? (SCHOOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes486.9
2) No65293.1
Missing37
Total700100.0
108) [If you are currently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school] What degree do you seek? (DEGWORK)
 TOTAL%
2) M.A.24.3
3) Th.M./S.T.M.12.2
4) D.Min.3678.3
5) Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D./Ed.D.613.0
6) Other12.2
Missing691
Total46100.0
109) [If you currently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school] At what school are you enrolled? (SCHOOL2)
 TOTAL%
4) Ashland13.3
5) Austin13.3
18) Columbia413.3
30) Fuller26.7
36) Iliff13.3
39) Lancaster13.3
41) Louisville PTS310.0
45) McCormick413.3
53) New York13.3
63) Pittsburgh310.0
66) Reformed13.3
78) Union PSCE13.3
83) Wesley13.3
99) Other620.0
Missing707
Total30100.0
110) Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (SECJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30142.2
2) No41257.8
Missing24
Total713100.0
111) [If you were engaged in any long-term secular job or career before entering seminary] How long were you in that job or career? (YRSSECJB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total26310.638.27
112) In what year did you receive your B.A., B.S., or other bachelor's degree? (YRBA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7232,013.64605.07
113) What school awarded this degree? (SCHOOLBA)
 TOTAL%
1) A Presbyterian-related college or university15822.0
2) Another church-related college or university16222.6
3) Other college or university39755.4
Missing20
Total717100.0
114) From what school and in what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D. degree? School awarding degree: (NAMEMDIV)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total70250.2323.51
115) From what school and in what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D. degree? Year received M.Div. or B.D. degree: (YRMDIV)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7071,982.7310.90
116) Check here if no other graduate degrees. (NOGRAD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked47866.1
1) Checked24533.9
Missing14
Total723100.0
117) Check here if you have earned a M.C.E./M.R.E. in theology, Christian education, or religion. (MCEMRE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71398.6
1) Checked101.4
Missing14
Total723100.0
118) Year M.C.E./M.R.E. received: (YRMCEMRE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total101,975.6012.22
119) School awarding M.C.E./M.R.E. degree: (NAMEMCE)
 TOTAL%
64) PSCE110.0
65) Princeton110.0
66) Reformed110.0
72) St. Paul110.0
78) Union PSCE550.0
99) Other110.0
Missing727
Total10100.0
120) Check here if you have earned a M.A. in theology, Christian education, or religion. (GRADMA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked68795.0
1) Checked365.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
121) Year M.A. received: (YEARMA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total361,982.7211.18
122) School awarding M.A. degree: (NAMEMA)
 TOTAL%
16) Claremont12.8
18) Columbia12.8
30) Fuller12.8
33) Gordon Conwell12.8
39) Lancaster12.8
64) PSCE12.8
68) San Francisco12.8
75) Union-Auburn12.8
78) Union PSCE822.2
79) University of Notre Dame12.8
85) Westminster12.8
99) Other1850.0
Missing701
Total36100.0
123) Check here if you have earned a Th.M./S.T.M. in theology, Christian education, or religion. (THMSTM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked68094.1
1) Checked435.9
Missing14
Total723100.0
124) Year Th.M./S.T.M. received: (YRTHMSTM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total431,981.9512.31
125) School awarding Th.M./S.T.M. degree: (NTHMSTM)
 TOTAL%
5) Austin12.3
18) Columbia24.7
34) Harvard University24.7
41) Louisville PTS12.3
42) Luther NS12.3
45) McCormick24.7
53) New York12.3
63) Pittsburgh37.0
65) Princeton1841.9
69) Southeastern Baptist12.3
78) Union PSCE24.7
88) Yale24.7
99) Other716.3
Missing694
Total43100.0
126) Check here if you have received a D.Min. in theology, Christian education, or religion. (DMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked56878.6
1) Checked15521.4
Missing14
Total723100.0
127) Year D.Min. degree received: (YRDMIN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1521,991.489.09
128) School awarding D.Min. degree: (NAMEDMIN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total15346.3326.67
129) Check here if you have received a Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. in theology, Christian education, or religion. (PHD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked67593.4
1) Checked486.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
130) Year Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree received: (YRPHD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471,987.8111.91
131) School awarding Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree: (NAMEPHD)
 TOTAL%
16) Claremont24.2
21) Drew36.3
23) Duke University24.2
34) Harvard University24.2
65) Princeton612.5
68) San Francisco12.1
75) Union-Auburn12.1
78) Union PSCE12.1
81) Vanderbilt24.2
99) Other2858.3
Missing689
Total48100.0
132) Check here if you have received other graduate degrees in theology, Christian education, and religion. (OTHERGRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71699.0
1) Checked71.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
133) Year all other degrees received: (YROTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total71,992.1412.10
134) School awarding other degrees: (NAMEOTHR)
 TOTAL%
23) Duke University114.3
63) Pittsburgh114.3
68) San Francisco114.3
83) Wesley114.3
98) Union-unspecified114.3
99) Other228.6
Missing730
Total7100.0
135) List any other graduate degrees you have earned: (GRAD2)
 TOTAL%
1) Bachelor's degree64.5
2) Master's degree11686.6
3) Doctoral degree86.0
4) Other43.0
Missing603
Total134100.0
136) Year degree received: (GRAD2YR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341,981.4910.87
137) Major or subject: (MAJOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Business/Finance/Accounting/Management1410.5
2) Education129.0
3) English/Humanities/Languages139.8
4) Fine arts/Music53.8
5) Journalism/Communication/Speech43.0
6) Medical/Health32.3
7) Natural science/Engineering/Math/Computer science96.8
8) Philosophy/Religion/Theology86.0
9) Social and behavioral science/History5339.8
10) Other129.0
Missing604
Total133100.0
138) List any other graduate degrees you have earned: (GRAD3)
 TOTAL%
1) Bachelor's degree28.3
2) Master's degree1145.8
3) Doctoral degree1145.8
Missing713
Total24100.0
139) Year degree received: (GRAD3YR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total241,985.639.65
140) Major or subject: (MAJOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Business/Finance/Accounting/Management14.2
2) Education416.7
3) English/Humanities/Languages312.5
6) Medical/Health14.2
7) Natural science/Engineering/Math/Computer science14.2
8) Philosophy/Religion/Theology28.3
9) Social and behavioral science/History1145.8
10) Other14.2
Missing713
Total24100.0
141) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? Pastor, co-pastor, associate, or other pastor in a congregation (PASTORAL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked21129.2
1) Checked51270.8
Missing14
Total723100.0
142) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? Other position in a congregation (specify) (POSITION)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked70297.1
1) Checked212.9
Missing14
Total723100.0
143) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? Non-parish job or ministry (NONPARSH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked56478.0
1) Checked15922.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
144) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? Unemployed (UNEMPLY)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69295.7
1) Checked314.3
Missing14
Total723100.0
145) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? Retired from active ministry (RETIRE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69096.0
1) Checked294.0
Missing18
Total719100.0
146) Do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (FULLPART)
 TOTAL%
1) Full-time (35 or more hours per week)45386.8
2) Part-time6913.2
Missing215
Total522100.0
147) [If 'part-time,'] Specify hours per week: (HOURS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5621.188.33
148) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include here congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply.) (CONGREG)
 TOTAL%
1) One49895.4
2) Two or more yoked congregations152.9
3) Two or more non-yoked congregations91.7
Missing215
Total522100.0
149) [If you are serving two or more congregations] How many? (MANY)
 TOTAL%
2) Three1995.0
3) Four or more15.0
Missing717
Total20100.0
150) What is the approximate membership of the congregation(s) you serve? (Write the combined membership if you serve two or more.) (MEMBER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total504416.04493.92
151) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Solo pastor (SOLO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked46263.9
1) Checked26136.1
Missing14
Total723100.0
152) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Senior pastor (SENIOR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked52973.2
1) Checked19426.8
Missing14
Total723100.0
153) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Associate pastor (ASSO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked66491.8
1) Checked598.2
Missing14
Total723100.0
154) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Co-pastor (COPASTOR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked70197.0
1) Checked223.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
155) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Stated or temporary supply (TEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69696.3
1) Checked273.7
Missing14
Total723100.0
156) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Designated pastor (DESIGNAT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71699.0
1) Checked71.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
157) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Interim pastor (INTERMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69095.4
1) Checked334.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
158) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Tentmaker (TENTMAKE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71699.0
1) Checked71.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
159) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Paid parish associate (PAID)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71298.5
1) Checked111.5
Missing14
Total723100.0
160) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? Other (specify) (OTHER2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69996.7
1) Checked243.3
Missing14
Total723100.0
161) Is your non-parish or non-pastoral job or ministry full-time or part-time? (If you have more than one, answer in terms of the combined hours.) (NOPARJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Full-time (35 or more hours per week)12866.7
2) Part-time6433.3
Missing545
Total192100.0
162) [If 'part-time,'] Specify hours per week: (HOURS2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5718.9514.82
163) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? Faculty/staff at an educational institution (STAFF)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked67292.9
1) Checked517.1
Missing14
Total723100.0
164) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? Chaplain (CHAPLAIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked68194.2
1) Checked425.8
Missing14
Total723100.0
165) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? Missionary/mission co-worker (MISSION)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked72099.6
1) Checked30.4
Missing14
Total723100.0
166) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? National staff or middle governing body staff (NATFSTAF)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71298.5
1) Checked111.5
Missing14
Total723100.0
167) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency (ECUMENIC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71899.3
1) Checked50.7
Missing14
Total723100.0
168) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? Professional pastoral counselor (PROFCOUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked70397.2
1) Checked202.8
Missing14
Total723100.0
169) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? Other church-related employment (specify) (OTHCHEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69796.4
1) Checked263.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
170) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? All other (including 'secular') employment (specify) (ALOTHEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked65690.7
1) Checked679.3
Missing14
Total723100.0
171) For what type of institution do you work? Military (MILITARY)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71899.3
1) Checked50.7
Missing14
Total723100.0
172) For what type of institution do you work? Civilian government (CIVLGOVT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71699.0
1) Checked71.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
173) For what type of institution do you work? Elementary, middle, or high school (ELEM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71799.2
1) Checked60.8
Missing14
Total723100.0
174) For what type of institution do you work? College or university (COLLEGE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69896.5
1) Checked253.5
Missing14
Total723100.0
175) For what type of institution do you work? Seminary or other theological school (SEMINARY)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69796.4
1) Checked263.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
176) For what type of institution do you work? Hospital or other medical facility (HOSPITAL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked68995.3
1) Checked344.7
Missing14
Total723100.0
177) For what type of institution do you work? Church/religious body (CHURCH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked68795.0
1) Checked365.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
178) For what type of institution do you work? Other non-profit organization (NOPROFIT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69496.0
1) Checked294.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
179) For what type of institution do you work? For-profit business (FOPROFIT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69095.4
1) Checked334.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
180) For what type of institution do you work? Other (specify) (OTHER3)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked69395.9
1) Checked304.1
Missing14
Total723100.0
181) Is this organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (PCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5227.7
2) No13672.3
Missing549
Total188100.0
182) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? (AGEPCUSE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64210.8512.18
183) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check by the one that influenced you most.) (DENRAISE)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist466.4
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)40.6
3) Episcopal121.7
4) Lutheran142.0
5) Methodist598.2
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA44562.1
7) Other Presbyterian (specify)152.1
8) Reformed71.0
9) Roman Catholic212.9
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)162.2
11) Independent or Non-denominational91.3
12) Other (specify)527.3
13) None172.4
Missing20
Total717100.0
184) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (ISSUES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very conservative334.6
2) Conservative15722.0
3) Moderate26537.1
4) Liberal20628.8
5) Very liberal547.6
Missing22
Total715100.0
185) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.273.8
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.39254.7
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.24033.5
4) The Bible is not the word of God but contains God's word to us.567.8
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.10.1
7) Don't know10.1
Missing20
Total717100.0
186) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree57079.5
2) Agree10915.2
3) Neutral or not sure314.3
4) Disagree60.8
5) Strongly disagree10.1
Missing20
Total717100.0
187) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to Earth someday. (EARTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36951.5
2) Agree17023.7
3) Neutral or not sure13418.7
4) Disagree324.5
5) Strongly disagree121.7
Missing20
Total717100.0
188) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (OWNBELIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree172.4
2) Agree507.0
3) Neutral or not sure598.3
4) Disagree36851.5
5) Strongly disagree22130.9
Missing22
Total715100.0
189) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (EQUALLY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree202.8
2) Agree709.8
3) Neutral or not sure9613.5
4) Disagree26737.6
5) Strongly disagree25836.3
Missing26
Total711100.0
190) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The only absolute Truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (TRUTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25836.1
2) Agree17624.6
3) Neutral or not sure8612.0
4) Disagree14620.4
5) Strongly disagree486.7
Missing23
Total714100.0
191) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (FOLLOWER)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11816.6
2) Agree9713.6
3) Neutral or not sure13619.1
4) Disagree18626.1
5) Strongly disagree17524.6
Missing25
Total712100.0
192) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39755.2
2) Agree29541.0
3) Neutral or not sure192.6
4) Disagree71.0
5) Strongly disagree10.1
Missing18
Total719100.0
193) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BIBLEPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily33546.7
2) Several times a week23833.1
3) Weekly709.7
4) Several times a month385.3
5) Once a month152.1
6) Less than once a month212.9
7) Never10.1
Missing19
Total718100.0
194) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible with family or friends (BIBLEOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily354.9
2) Several times a week12217.1
3) Weekly25936.3
4) Several times a month7310.2
5) Once a month446.2
6) Less than once a month12217.1
7) Never598.3
Missing23
Total714100.0
195) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a Bible study group (BIBLESTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily131.8
2) Several times a week7710.9
3) Weekly30042.6
4) Several times a month7610.8
5) Once a month588.2
6) Less than once a month10114.3
7) Never8011.3
Missing32
Total705100.0
196) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Pray privately (PRAYPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily61385.7
2) Several times a week689.5
3) Weekly131.8
4) Several times a month152.1
5) Once a month20.3
6) Less than once a month40.6
Missing22
Total715100.0
197) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Pray with family or friends (PRAYOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily31144.1
2) Several times a week18826.7
3) Weekly9914.0
4) Several times a month405.7
5) Once a month71.0
6) Less than once a month375.2
7) Never233.3
Missing32
Total705100.0
198) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a prayer group (PRAYGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily162.3
2) Several times a week405.7
3) Weekly17925.7
4) Several times a month659.3
5) Once a month669.5
6) Less than once a month16023.0
7) Never17124.5
Missing40
Total697100.0
199) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Use the Internet, in general (GINTERNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily52974.1
2) Several times a week10114.1
3) Weekly233.2
4) Several times a month233.2
5) Once a month81.1
6) Less than once a month152.1
7) Never152.1
Missing23
Total714100.0
200) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Send and receive email (EMAIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily56479.4
2) Several times a week8111.4
3) Weekly243.4
4) Several times a month172.4
5) Once a month50.7
6) Less than once a month60.8
7) Never131.8
Missing27
Total710100.0
201) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Use the Internet for religious/spiritual purposes (RINTERNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily18826.4
2) Several times a week15621.9
3) Weekly8612.1
4) Several times a month7310.2
5) Once a month567.9
6) Less than once a month8111.4
7) Never7310.2
Missing24
Total713100.0
202) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Say grace before meals (SAYGRACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily53174.4
2) Several times a week9613.4
3) Weekly212.9
4) Several times a month334.6
5) Once a month91.3
6) Less than once a month182.5
7) Never60.8
Missing23
Total714100.0
203) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Meet with other ministers in a pastoral support group or peer group (PASTSUPG)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily253.5
2) Several times a week233.2
3) Weekly9913.8
4) Several times a month9913.8
5) Once a month21329.6
6) Less than once a month16823.4
7) Never9212.8
Missing18
Total719100.0
204) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. Being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is an important part of my identity as a Christian. (IDPCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree33546.6
2) Agree28639.8
3) Neutral or not sure415.7
4) Disagree507.0
5) Strongly disagree71.0
Missing18
Total719100.0
205) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. While they may have disagreements from time to time, Christians should remain loyal to one denomination throughout their adult lives. (LOYALDEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree253.5
2) Agree16322.7
3) Neutral or not sure23733.0
4) Disagree23933.2
5) Strongly disagree557.6
Missing18
Total719100.0
206) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. There are several other denominations where I could belong and be just as satisfied. (DENOMSAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree517.1
2) Agree29541.0
3) Neutral or not sure14920.7
4) Disagree18826.1
5) Strongly disagree365.0
Missing18
Total719100.0
207) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a clearer understanding of the church's mission in the world today than do most other denominations. (MISPCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree354.9
2) Agree16122.3
3) Neutral or not sure22631.3
4) Disagree24834.4
5) Strongly disagree517.1
Missing16
Total721100.0
208) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of my congregation. (EXCITFUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23633.1
2) Agree30242.4
3) Neutral or not sure10414.6
4) Disagree557.7
5) Strongly disagree162.2
Missing24
Total713100.0
209) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (FUTPCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree446.1
2) Agree19827.5
3) Neutral or not sure22331.0
4) Disagree19326.8
5) Strongly disagree618.5
Missing18
Total719100.0
210) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Gay partners who make a legal commitment to each other should be entitled to the same rights and benefits as couples in traditional marriages. (GPARBEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26036.1
2) Agree20328.2
3) Neutral or not sure567.8
4) Disagree9913.8
5) Strongly disagree10214.2
Missing17
Total720100.0
211) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Presbyterian ministers should be prohibited from performing ceremonies that bless the union between two people of the same sex. (SSUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18625.8
2) Agree9813.6
3) Neutral or not sure719.9
4) Disagree15321.3
5) Strongly disagree21229.4
Missing17
Total720100.0
212) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. It should be OK for two people of the same sex to hold a union ceremony in a Presbyterian church. (UNIONCER)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18425.6
2) Agree15421.4
3) Neutral or not sure7510.4
4) Disagree11215.6
5) Strongly disagree19326.9
Missing19
Total718100.0
213) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. In general, a person who has sex with someone of the same sex is committing a sin. (SAMESEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17224.0
2) Agree10915.2
3) Neutral or not sure10815.1
4) Disagree15521.6
5) Strongly disagree17224.0
Missing21
Total716100.0
214) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (SSMARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17224.0
2) Agree12817.9
3) Neutral or not sure9112.7
4) Disagree13018.1
5) Strongly disagree19627.3
Missing20
Total717100.0
215) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Decisions on ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament of sexually active gay and lesbian persons should be left for each presbytery to make on a case-by-case basis. (GAYORDIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15221.1
2) Agree16522.9
3) Neutral or not sure577.9
4) Disagree11816.4
5) Strongly disagree22831.7
Missing17
Total720100.0
216) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children. (ADPTCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22130.7
2) Agree20428.4
3) Neutral or not sure8411.7
4) Disagree9312.9
5) Strongly disagree11716.3
Missing18
Total719100.0
217) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. I would be comfortable with a pastor who is gay or lesbian. (GAYPASTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20528.5
2) Agree16322.7
3) Neutral or not sure8712.1
4) Disagree10013.9
5) Strongly disagree16422.8
Missing18
Total719100.0
218) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of deacon? (GAYDEAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely30442.6
2) Yes, probably9313.0
3) Not sure395.5
4) No, probably not649.0
5) No, definitely not21430.0
Missing23
Total714100.0
219) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of elder? (GAYELDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely30442.6
2) Yes, probably8612.0
3) Not sure405.6
4) No, probably not659.1
5) No, definitely not21930.7
Missing23
Total714100.0
220) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of minister of the Word and Sacrament? (GAYMIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely28039.2
2) Yes, probably8211.5
3) Not sure456.3
4) No, probably not679.4
5) No, definitely not24033.6
Missing23
Total714100.0
221) What is your sex? (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Female22631.6
2) Male48968.4
Missing22
Total715100.0
222) What is your present age? (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total71653.509.39
223) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (LIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country, but not on a farm476.6
2) On a farm60.8
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population)23132.4
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population)10915.3
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city486.7
6) In a large city (over 250,000 population)10214.3
7) In a suburb near a large city17023.8
Missing24
Total713100.0
224) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place where your congregation is located? (CONGLOC)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country, but not on a farm314.7
2) On a farm40.6
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population)23936.2
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population)11317.1
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city385.7
6) In a large city (over 250,000 population)10515.9
7) In a suburb near a large city13119.8
Missing76
Total661100.0
225) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married59683.4
2) Not married11916.6
Missing22
Total715100.0
226) If not currently married; have you ever been married? (MARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) No, never married5447.4
2) Yes, am now widowed54.4
3) Yes, am now divorced5346.5
4) Yes, am both widowed and divorced21.8
Missing623
Total114100.0
227) If currently married: have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREMARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, was widowed71.2
2) Yes, was divorced10518.6
3) Yes, both widowed and divorced10.2
4) No45280.0
Missing172
Total565100.0
228) What is the highest level of education completed by your spouse? (SEDUC)
 TOTAL%
2) Some high school10.2
3) High school diploma101.7
4) Some college, but no degree518.5
5) Associate's degree223.7
6) Bachelor's degree11919.9
7) Some graduate work7212.1
8) Graduate degree32253.9
Missing140
Total597100.0
229) Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (SMINISTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9115.3
2) No50384.7
Missing143
Total594100.0
230) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Employed full-time (SFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39654.9
1) Checked32545.1
Missing16
Total721100.0
231) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Employed part-time (SPART)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked61084.4
1) Checked11315.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
232) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Self-employed (SSELF)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked67192.8
1) Checked527.2
Missing14
Total723100.0
233) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Unemployed (SUNEMPLY)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71398.6
1) Checked101.4
Missing14
Total723100.0
234) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Retired (SRETIRED)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked66592.0
1) Checked588.0
Missing14
Total723100.0
235) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Full-time homemaker (SHOMEMAK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked66692.1
1) Checked577.9
Missing14
Total723100.0
236) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Student (SSTUDENT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71598.9
1) Checked81.1
Missing14
Total723100.0
237) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Other (specify) (SOTHER)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71598.9
1) Checked81.1
Missing14
Total723100.0
238) If your husband or wife is employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (SHRWK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total48340.0214.31
239) Please indicate the faith or denomination in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved). (SFAITH)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist538.9
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)71.2
3) Episcopal172.9
4) Lutheran376.2
5) Methodist7512.6
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA24240.7
7) Other Presbyterian132.2
8) Reformed81.3
9) Roman Catholic498.2
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)152.5
11) Independent or non-denominational71.2
12) Other (specify)569.4
13) None162.7
Missing142
Total595100.0
240) Please indicate the faith or denomination in which your husband or wife is currently affiliated. (SFAITH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist10.2
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)20.3
3) Episcopal61.0
4) Lutheran61.0
5) Methodist91.6
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA51789.6
7) Other Presbyterian10.2
9) Roman Catholic91.6
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)71.2
11) Independent or non-denominational10.2
12) Other (specify)91.6
13) None91.6
Missing160
Total577100.0
241) How many children do you have? (If none, write 0.) Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted. (CHILDREN)
 TOTAL%
0) None11916.7
1) 18411.8
2) 230843.3
3) 314620.5
4) 4425.9
5) 571.0
6) 630.4
7) 710.1
8) 810.1
11) 1110.1
Missing25
Total712100.0
242) Do you currently live in a manse or other housing provided by your congregation? (MANSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11716.4
2) No59783.6
Missing23
Total714100.0
243) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (PERSONS)
 TOTAL%
1) I live alone8411.6
2) Two of us35949.7
3) Three of us12116.8
4) Four of us9913.7
5) Five of us436.0
6) Six of us121.7
7) Seven or more of us30.4
8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home or other institutional housing10.1
Missing15
Total722100.0
244) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged under 6 years? (AGE6)
 TOTAL%
0) None20779.6
1) One3613.8
2) Two124.6
3) Three41.5
4) Four10.4
Missing477
Total260100.0
245) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 6-12 years? (AGE12)
 TOTAL%
0) None19764.8
1) One7023.0
2) Two299.5
3) Three82.6
Missing433
Total304100.0
246) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 13-17 years? (AGE17)
 TOTAL%
0) None18455.8
1) One10030.3
2) Two4413.3
3) Three10.3
4) Four10.3
Missing407
Total330100.0
247) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 18-24 years? (AGE24)
 TOTAL%
0) None19977.4
1) One4818.7
2) Two93.5
5) Five10.4
Missing480
Total257100.0
248) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 25 years and over? (AGE25)
 TOTAL%
0) None10.1
1) One10013.9
2) Two57880.5
3) Three344.7
4) Four30.4
5) Five10.1
9) Nine-more10.1
Missing19
Total718100.0
249) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (PEOPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) A single adult, living alone8411.7
2) A single parent, living with one or more children192.6
3) A married couple, no children in household33146.0
4) A married couple, living with one or more children24133.5
5) Some other arrangement (please describe your household here)446.1
Missing18
Total719100.0
250) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat39254.8
2) Independent15021.0
3) Republican16322.8
4) Other (specify)101.4
Missing22
Total715100.0
251) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (RACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked476.5
1) Checked67693.5
Missing14
Total723100.0
252) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (RACE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71198.3
1) Checked121.7
Missing14
Total723100.0
253) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska native (RACE3)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71398.6
1) Checked101.4
Missing14
Total723100.0
254) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (RACE4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked70597.5
1) Checked182.5
Missing14
Total723100.0
255) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (RACE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked71298.5
1) Checked111.5
Missing14
Total723100.0
256) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (RACE6)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked72199.7
1) Checked20.3
Missing14
Total723100.0
257) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,00010.1
2) $10,000-$14,99930.4
3) $15,000-$19,99930.4
4) $20,000-$29,999233.2
5) $30,000-$39,999466.5
6) $40,000-$49,9997410.4
7) $50,000-$59,9998111.4
8) $60,000-$69,9997610.7
9) $70,000-$79,9998411.8
10) $80,000-$89,999679.4
11) $90,000-$99,999679.4
12) $100,000-$124,9998812.4
13) $125,000-$149,999517.2
14) $150,000-$199,999243.4
15) $200,000-$249,99971.0
16) $250,000 or more142.0
Missing28
Total709100.0
258) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign). (GIVING)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60684.5
2) No11115.5
Missing20
Total717100.0
259) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTGIVE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6466,417.6739,477.77
260) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. (CAPCAMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29943.4
2) No39056.6
Missing48
Total689100.0
261) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTCAP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2731,842.713,999.47
262) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings -- One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. (SPECAPP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55778.5
2) No15321.5
Missing27
Total710100.0
263) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTSPEC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5747,429.7883,228.73
264) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (OUTPCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40257.9
2) No29242.1
Missing43
Total694100.0
265) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (ALLCAUSE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4086,153.0069,904.48
266) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes. (NONRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55478.5
2) No15221.5
Missing31
Total706100.0
267) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTNOREL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5825,318.3562,073.71
268) Pastor (PASTOR)
 TOTAL%
0) Non-pastor24934.4
1) Pastor47465.6
Missing14
Total723100.0
269) Sample (SAMPLEC)
 TOTAL%
3) Pastors47465.6
4) Specialized clergy24934.4
Missing14
Total723100.0
270) What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than 40547.5
2) 40-4916523.0
3) 50-6443260.3
4) 65+659.1
Missing21
Total716100.0
271) What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Female22631.6
2) Male48968.4
Missing22
Total715100.0
272) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $20,00071.0
2) $20,000-$49,99914320.2
3) $50,000-$99,99937552.9
4) $100,000+18426.0
Missing28
Total709100.0
273) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat39254.8
2) Independent15021.0
3) Republican16322.8
4) Other (specify)101.4
Missing22
Total715100.0

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