Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 1997 - Spirituality and Health, Elders - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent identification number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1034	20,620.02	373.10

2) How often do you pray? (OFTPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Two or more times a day	438	43.2
2) Once a day	294	29.0
3) Two or more times a week (but less than daily)	237	23.4
4) Once a week	30	3.0
5) Less than once a week	14	1.4
6) Never	1	0.1
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

3) When you pray are you likely to: read from a book of prayers? (LKLYREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	133	14.1
2) No	809	85.9
Missing	92
Total	942	100.0

4) When you pray are you likely to: recite prayers you have memorized? (LKLYMEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	343	35.9
2) No	613	64.1
Missing	78
Total	956	100.0

5) When you pray are you likely to: ask God for material things you need? (LKLYMTRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	233	24.9
2) No	704	75.1
Missing	97
Total	937	100.0

6) When you pray are you likely to: talk with God in your own words? (LKLYWRDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1014	98.9
2) No	11	1.1
Missing	9
Total	1025	100.0

7) When you pray are you likely to: ask God to forgive your sins? (LKLYFRGV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	934	92.6
2) No	75	7.4
Missing	25
Total	1009	100.0

8) When you pray are you likely to: ask God to provide guidance in making decisions? (LKLYGDNC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	989	97.2
2) No	28	2.8
Missing	17
Total	1017	100.0

9) When you pray are you likely to: ask God for healing for yourself? (LKLYSELF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	674	69.1
2) No	302	30.9
Missing	58
Total	976	100.0

10) When you pray are you likely to: ask God for healing for others? (LKLYOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	979	96.0
2) No	41	4.0
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

11) When you pray are you likely to: thank God for blessings? (LKLYBLES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1008	98.2
2) No	18	1.8
Missing	8
Total	1026	100.0

12) When you pray are you likely to: spend time quietly thinking about God? (LKLYTHNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	730	74.3
2) No	253	25.7
Missing	51
Total	983	100.0

13) When you pray are you likely to: spend time just 'feeling' the presence of God? (LKLYFEEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	651	67.0
2) No	321	33.0
Missing	62
Total	972	100.0

14) How satisfied are you with your prayer life? (SATISLIF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	82	8.0
2) Satisfied	458	44.8
3) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	349	34.1
4) Dissatisfied	130	12.7
5) Very dissatisfied	3	0.3
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

15) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity?- read the Bible privately (FREQPRIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	176	17.3
2) Several times a week	178	17.5
3) Weekly	184	18.1
4) Several times a month	151	14.8
5) Once a month	78	7.7
6) Several times a year	156	15.3
7) Once a year or less	59	5.8
8) Never	37	3.6
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

16) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity?- read the Bible with family or friends (FREQFMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	30	3.0
2) Several times a week	54	5.4
3) Weekly	217	21.7
4) Several times a month	102	10.2
5) Once a month	84	8.4
6) Several times a year	174	17.4
7) Once a year or less	136	13.6
8) Never	201	20.1
Missing	36
Total	998	100.0

17) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity?- attend Bible study groups with other than family or friends (FREQGRPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	7	0.7
2) Several times a week	25	2.5
3) Weekly	268	26.5
4) Several times a month	88	8.7
5) Once a month	96	9.5
6) Several times a year	144	14.2
7) Once a year or less	131	12.9
8) Never	254	25.1
Missing	21
Total	1013	100.0

18) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity?- pray with one or more other persons (FREQPPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	110	10.9
2) Several times a week	101	10.0
3) Weekly	328	32.4
4) Several times a month	166	16.4
5) Once a month	61	6.0
6) Several times a year	106	10.5
7) Once a year or less	41	4.0
8) Never	100	9.9
Missing	21
Total	1013	100.0

19) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity?-participate in church social events (FREQSOCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	14	1.4
2) Several times a week	117	11.4
3) Weekly	190	18.6
4) Several times a month	247	24.2
5) Once a month	162	15.9
6) Several times a year	271	26.5
7) Once a year or less	13	1.3
8) Never	8	0.8
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

20) How often has the following problem caused doubts about your religious faith?- evil in the world (OFTEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	70	6.8
2) Sometimes	443	43.1
3) Never	516	50.1
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

21) How often has the following problem caused doubts about your religious faith?- personal suffering (OFTSFRNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	57	5.6
2) Sometimes	450	44.0
3) Never	516	50.4
Missing	11
Total	1023	100.0

22) How often has the following problem caused doubts about your religious faith?- conflict of faith and science (OFTCNFLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	34	3.3
2) Sometimes	266	26.0
3) Never	723	70.7
Missing	11
Total	1023	100.0

23) How often has the following problem caused doubts about your religious faith?- the feeling that life really has no meaning (OFTNOMNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	11	1.1
2) Sometimes	191	18.7
3) Never	822	80.3
Missing	10
Total	1024	100.0

24) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: In general, would you say your health is: (GENHELTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	276	27.0
2) Very good	446	43.7
3) Good	236	23.1
4) Fair	55	5.4
5) Poor	8	0.8
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

25) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: Compared to one year ago, how would you rate your health in general now? (YRHEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much better now than one year ago	50	4.9
2) Somewhat better now than one year ago	128	12.5
3) About the same as one year ago	746	73.0
4) Somewhat worse now than one year ago	90	8.8
5) Much worse now than one year ago	8	0.8
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

26) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, participating in strenuous sports (LMTVIGRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	230	22.7
2) Yes, limited a little	443	43.8
3) No, not limited at all	338	33.4
Missing	23
Total	1011	100.0

27) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling, or playing golf (LMTMOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	39	3.8
2) Yes, limited a little	157	15.4
3) No, not limited at all	825	80.8
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

28) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- lifting or carrying groceries (LMTGROC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	23	2.3
2) Yes, limited a little	92	9.0
3) No, not limited at all	904	88.7
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

29) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- climbing several flights of stairs (LMTSEVRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	43	4.2
2) Yes, limited a little	240	23.6
3) No, not limited at all	736	72.2
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

30) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- climbing one flight of stairs (LMTSTRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	15	1.5
2) Yes, limited a little	60	5.9
3) No, not limited at all	946	92.7
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

31) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- bending, kneeling, or stooping (LMTBEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	41	4.0
2) Yes, limited a little	276	27.0
3) No, not limited at all	704	69.0
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

32) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- walking more than a mile (LMTMILE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	59	5.8
2) Yes, limited a little	173	16.9
3) No, not limited at all	790	77.3
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

33) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- walking several blocks (LMTSVBLK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	25	2.5
2) Yes, limited a little	83	8.1
3) No, not limited at all	911	89.4
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

34) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- walking one block (LMTBLOCK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	8	0.8
2) Yes, limited a little	36	3.5
3) No, not limited at all	973	95.7
Missing	17
Total	1017	100.0

35) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: The following item is about an activity you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? If so, how much?- bathing or dressing yourself (LMTBATHE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, limited a lot	12	1.2
2) Yes, limited a little	16	1.6
3) No, not limited at all	994	97.3
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

36) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEATLH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activity as a result of your physical health?- cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities (PHYSTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	109	10.8
2) No	904	89.2
Missing	21
Total	1013	100.0

37) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activity as a result of your physical health?- accomplished less than you would like (PHYSACMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	259	25.5
2) No	757	74.5
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

38) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activity as a result of your physical health?- were limited in the kind of work or other activities (PHYSLMTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	160	15.9
2) No	849	84.1
Missing	25
Total	1009	100.0

39) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activity as a result of your physical health?- had difficulty performing the work or other activities (for example, it took extra effort) (PHYSEFRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	180	17.8
2) No	834	82.2
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

40) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)?- cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other regular activities (EMOTTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	94	9.2
2) No	923	90.8
Missing	17
Total	1017	100.0

41) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)?- accomplished less than you would like (EMOTACMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	236	23.2
2) No	783	76.8
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

42) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, have you had the following problem with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)?- didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual (EMOTCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	124	12.2
2) No	894	87.8
Missing	16
Total	1018	100.0

43) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, to what extent has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbors, or groups? (PROBSOCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	727	71.1
2) Slightly	213	20.8
3) Moderately	58	5.7
4) Quite a bit	16	1.6
5) Extremely	9	0.9
Missing	11
Total	1023	100.0

44) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: How much bodily pain have you had during the past four weeks? (BODYPAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	263	25.8
2) Very mild	398	39.0
3) Mild	191	18.7
4) Moderate	145	14.2
5) Severe	24	2.4
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

45) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (including both work outside the home and housework)? (PAININTF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	672	65.7
2) A little bit	241	23.6
3) Moderately	85	8.3
4) Quite a bit	23	2.2
5) Extremely	2	0.2
Missing	11
Total	1023	100.0

46) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: did you feel full of pep? (WK4PEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	17	1.7
2) Most of the time	388	38.2
3) A good bit of the time	296	29.2
4) Some of the time	219	21.6
5) A little of the time	75	7.4
6) None of the time	20	2.0
Missing	19
Total	1015	100.0

47) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you been a very nervous person? (WK4NERVS)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	2	0.2
2) Most of the time	14	1.4
3) A good bit of the time	30	3.0
4) Some of the time	137	13.5
5) A little of the time	378	37.2
6) None of the time	455	44.8
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

48) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up? (WK4DOWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	3	0.3
2) Most of the time	3	0.3
3) A good bit of the time	12	1.2
4) Some of the time	59	5.8
5) A little of the time	197	19.4
6) None of the time	742	73.0
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

49) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you felt calm and peaceful? (WK4CALM)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	44	4.3
2) Most of the time	465	45.7
3) A good bit of the time	243	23.9
4) Some of the time	197	19.4
5) A little of the time	53	5.2
6) None of the time	16	1.6
Missing	16
Total	1018	100.0

50) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: did you have a lot of energy? (WK4ENRGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	21	2.1
2) Most of the time	380	37.3
3) A good bit of the time	292	28.7
4) Some of the time	209	20.5
5) A little of the time	90	8.8
6) None of the time	26	2.6
Missing	16
Total	1018	100.0

51) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you felt downhearted and blue? (WK4BLUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	2	0.2
2) Most of the time	8	0.8
3) A good bit of the time	29	2.9
4) Some of the time	135	13.3
5) A little of the time	426	41.9
6) None of the time	417	41.0
Missing	17
Total	1017	100.0

52) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: did you feel worn out? (WK4WORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	11	1.1
2) Most of the time	29	2.9
3) A good bit of the time	88	8.7
4) Some of the time	271	26.6
5) A little of the time	455	44.7
6) None of the time	163	16.0
Missing	17
Total	1017	100.0

53) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you been a happy person? (WK4HAPPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	106	10.4
2) Most of the time	622	61.0
3) A good bit of the time	169	16.6
4) Some of the time	86	8.4
5) A little of the time	29	2.8
6) None of the time	8	0.8
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

54) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: did you feel tired? (WK4TIRED)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	14	1.4
2) Most of the time	53	5.2
3) A good bit of the time	103	10.1
4) Some of the time	386	37.9
5) A little of the time	428	42.0
6) None of the time	35	3.4
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

55) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: During the last four weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.)? (TIMEINTF)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	8	0.8
2) Most of the time	12	1.2
3) Some of the time	82	8.1
4) A little of the time	196	19.3
5) None of the time	718	70.7
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

56) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: How true or false is the following statement for you?- I seem to get sick a little easier than other people. (TFSICK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely true	5	0.5
2) Mostly true	28	2.7
3) Don't know	58	5.7
4) Mostly false	280	27.3
5) Definitely false	653	63.8
Missing	10
Total	1024	100.0

57) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: How true or false is the following statement for you?- I am as healthy as anybody I know. (TFHLTHY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely true	323	31.7
2) Mostly true	518	50.8
3) Don't know	86	8.4
4) Mostly false	65	6.4
5) Definitely false	28	2.7
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

58) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: How true or false is the following statement for you?- I expect my health to get worse. (TFWORSEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely true	35	3.4
2) Mostly true	119	11.7
3) Don't know	391	38.5
4) Mostly false	213	21.0
5) Definitely false	258	25.4
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

59) THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: How true or false is the following statement for you?- My health is excellent. (TFEXCLNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely true	309	30.1
2) Mostly true	575	55.9
3) Don't know	42	4.1
4) Mostly false	74	7.2
5) Definitely false	28	2.7
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

60) Please answer the following question with a yes or no. During the past year, did your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild die? (YRFAMDIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	98	9.5
2) No	931	90.5
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

61) Please answer the following question with a yes or no. During the past year, did you suffer a major financial loss that involved 20% or more of your income? (YRFINLOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	93	9.0
2) No	936	91.0
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

62) Please answer the following question with a yes or no. During the past year, did your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild suffer from a serious illness or accident? (YRFAMILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	269	26.2
2) No	759	73.8
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

63) Please answer the following question with a yes or no. During the past year, did you have a major disagreement or serious argument with your spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild? (YRFAMDIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	169	16.5
2) No	858	83.5
Missing	7
Total	1027	100.0

64) Please answer the following question with a yes or no. During the past year, did you have a major disagreement or serious argument with a close friend? (YRFRNDIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	61	6.0
2) No	964	94.0
Missing	9
Total	1025	100.0

65) Please answer the following question with a yes or no. During the past year, did you experience any other major problem or challenge? If 'yes' what was it? (Please specify here.) (YROTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	379	37.9
2) No	621	62.1
Missing	34
Total	1000	100.0

66) Now please think about the most recent major problem or challenge you have faced. What was it? (Please specify here; if you can't remember any in the past year, think back before then.) (REPROB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) School	4	0.4
2) Work	91	9.5
3) Love-Marriage	50	5.2
4) Children	19	2.0
5) Family	72	7.5
6) Residence	4	0.4
7) Crime	6	0.6
8) Finances	12	1.3
9) Social Acts	72	7.5
10) Miscellaneous	13	1.4
11) Health	169	17.6
21) Other Health	151	15.7
22) Other Children	22	2.3
23) Other Finances	37	3.9
24) Other Work	114	11.9
25) Other Love-Marriage	40	4.2
26) Other Social Acts	2	0.2
27) Other Miscellaneous	21	2.2
28) Other Family	13	1.4
29) Other Residence	27	2.8
30) Other Crime	4	0.4
31) Other School	16	1.7
Missing	75
Total	959	100.0

67) Now please think about the most recent major problem or challenge you have faced. What was it? (Please specify here; if you can't remember any in the past year, think back before then.) (REPROB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) School	1	0.4
2) Work	14	5.7
3) Love-Marriage	11	4.5
4) Children	4	1.6
5) Family	23	9.4
6) Residence	2	0.8
7) Crime	7	2.9
8) Finances	6	2.4
9) Social Acts	16	6.5
10) Miscellaneous	6	2.4
11) Health	47	19.2
21) Other Health	29	11.8
22) Other Children	13	5.3
23) Other Finances	20	8.2
24) Other Work	15	6.1
25) Other Love-Marriage	7	2.9
27) Other Miscellaneous	4	1.6
28) Other Family	8	3.3
29) Other Residence	6	2.4
30) Other Crime	2	0.8
31) Other School	4	1.6
Missing	789
Total	245	100.0

68) Now please think about the most recent major problem or challenge you have faced. What was it? (Please specify here; if you can't remember any in the past year, think back before then.) (REPROB3)

	TOTAL	%
2) Work	1	2.2
3) Love-Marriage	2	4.3
5) Family	4	8.7
6) Residence	1	2.2
7) Crime	1	2.2
8) Finances	1	2.2
9) Social Acts	3	6.5
10) Miscellaneous	2	4.3
11) Health	14	30.4
21) Other Health	7	15.2
23) Other Finances	3	6.5
24) Other Work	2	4.3
25) Other Love-Marriage	1	2.2
26) Other Social Acts	1	2.2
29) Other Residence	1	2.2
30) Other Crime	1	2.2
31) Other School	1	2.2
Missing	988
Total	46	100.0

69) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I thought about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (RESPIRIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	215	22.0
2) Somewhat	306	31.3
3) Quite a bit	295	30.2
4) A great deal	161	16.5
Missing	57
Total	977	100.0

70) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I worked together with God as partners to get through this problem. (REPARTNR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	53	5.3
2) Somewhat	257	25.7
3) Quite a bit	334	33.4
4) A great deal	356	35.6
Missing	34
Total	1000	100.0

71) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I looked to God for strength, support, and guidance. (RESUPPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	28	2.8
2) Somewhat	133	13.2
3) Quite a bit	299	29.7
4) A great deal	546	54.3
Missing	28
Total	1006	100.0

72) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I tried to find the lesson from God in this problem. (RELESSON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	214	21.6
2) Somewhat	287	28.9
3) Quite a bit	260	26.2
4) A great deal	231	23.3
Missing	42
Total	992	100.0

73) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I tried to give spiritual strength to other people. (REOTHRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	131	13.2
2) Somewhat	356	35.9
3) Quite a bit	336	33.9
4) A great deal	168	17.0
Missing	43
Total	991	100.0

74) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I felt that this problem was God's way of punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (REPUNISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	927	92.3
2) Somewhat	67	6.7
3) Quite a bit	5	0.5
4) A great deal	5	0.5
Missing	30
Total	1004	100.0

75) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I wondered whether God had abandoned me. (REABANDN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	896	89.5
2) Somewhat	88	8.8
3) Quite a bit	11	1.1
4) A great deal	6	0.6
Missing	33
Total	1001	100.0

76) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I tried to make sense of the situation and to decide what to do without relying on God. (REWOGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	651	65.4
2) Somewhat	251	25.2
3) Quite a bit	67	6.7
4) A great deal	27	2.7
Missing	38
Total	996	100.0

77) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I questioned whether God really exists. (REEXISTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	969	96.3
2) Somewhat	29	2.9
3) Quite a bit	6	0.6
4) A great deal	2	0.2
Missing	28
Total	1006	100.0

78) QUESTION IS IN REFERENCE TO THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE THE RESPONDENT SPECIFIED HE OR SHE HAD FACED: We are interested in learning more about how you responded or reacted when this most recent problem happened. Here is a strategy that people sometimes use to deal with difficulties like this. Please indicate how much you relied on this strategy in the process of grappling with your most recent serious problem.- I expressed anger at God for letting this problem happen. (REANGER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	885	87.9
2) Somewhat	103	10.2
3) Quite a bit	13	1.3
4) A great deal	6	0.6
Missing	27
Total	1007	100.0

79) The following question deals with relationships you've had with people in your congregation (the congregation you serve or attend). Think about how these relationships have been over the past year. How often have people in your congregation: made you feel loved and cared for? (CONGLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	572	56.2
2) Fairly often	324	31.8
3) Once in a while	114	11.2
4) Never	8	0.8
Missing	16
Total	1018	100.0

80) The following question deals with relationships you've had with people in your congregation (the congregation you serve or attend). Think about how these relationships have been over the past year. How often have people in your congregation: listened to you talk about your private problems and concerns? (CONGLSTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	237	23.4
2) Fairly often	288	28.4
3) Once in a while	381	37.6
4) Never	107	10.6
Missing	21
Total	1013	100.0

81) This question deals with things you might have done for the people you worship with. Thinking back over the past year, how often have you: made people in your congregation feel loved and cared for? (PPLLOVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	282	27.8
2) Fairly often	492	48.5
3) Once in a while	232	22.9
4) Never	8	0.8
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

82) This question deals with things you might have done for the people you worship with. Thinking back over the past year, how often have you: listened to people in your congregation talk about their private feelings or concerns? (PPLLSTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	285	28.1
2) Fairly often	429	42.3
3) Once in a while	278	27.4
4) Never	22	2.2
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

83) The contact we have with others is not always pleasant. Thinking back over the past year, how often have the people in your congregation: made too many demands on you? (UNDEMNDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	37	3.6
2) Fairly often	134	13.2
3) Once in a while	539	53.1
4) Never	305	30.0
Missing	19
Total	1015	100.0

84) The contact we have with others is not always pleasant. Thinking back over the past year, how often have the people in your congregation: been critical of you and the things you have done? (UNCRITCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	15	1.5
2) Fairly often	37	3.7
3) Once in a while	440	43.7
4) Never	514	51.1
Missing	28
Total	1006	100.0

85) This question is designed to find out how much help the people in your congregation would be willing to provide if you needed it. If you were ill, how much would the people in your congregation be willing to help out? (HELPILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	724	71.5
2) Some	243	24.0
3) A little	43	4.2
4) Not at all	3	0.3
Missing	21
Total	1013	100.0

86) This question is designed to find out how much help the people in your congregation would be willing to provide if you needed it. 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? (HELPCMFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	709	70.1
2) Some	246	24.3
3) A little	50	4.9
4) Not at all	7	0.7
Missing	22
Total	1012	100.0

87) What is your gender(sex)? (GENDER1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	509	50.0
2) Male	510	50.0
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

88) What is your present age? (AGE1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1018	56.65	12.71

89) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Elders	1034	100.0
Total	1034	100.0

90) Oldcode (OLDCODE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1032	863.16	512.07

91) Code (CODE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1031	20,619.12	372.89

92) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (YEARSMEM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1025	19.92	15.18

93) How far do you live from your congregation? (FARLIVE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1003	4.74	5.78

94) How often do you attend your congregation's Sunday worship services? (ATTNDSUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	5	0.5
3) Once or twice a year	1	0.1
4) Several times a year	3	0.3
5) Once a month	11	1.1
6) Two to three times a month	84	8.1
7) Nearly every week	550	53.3
8) Every week	377	36.6
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

95) What is the approximate membership of the congregation(s) you attend? (MEMMEM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	982	1,169.62	1,905.82

96) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDELDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	9	0.9
2) Yes	1009	99.1
Missing	16
Total	1018	100.0

97) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY HAVE EVER BEEN AN ORDAINED ELDER: Are you now serving on session? (SRVELDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	106	10.4
2) Yes	918	89.6
Missing	10
Total	1024	100.0

98) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDDECON)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	581	57.5
2) Yes	430	42.5
Missing	23
Total	1011	100.0

99) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY HAVE EVER BEEN AN ORDAINED DEACON: Are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (SRVDECON)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	454	96.8
2) Yes	15	3.2
Missing	565
Total	469	100.0

100) Do you hold the following position in church? - Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCHAIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	559	54.2
1) Checked	472	45.8
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

101) Do you hold the following position in church? - Member of congregational committee or task force (POSFORCE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	492	47.7
1) Checked	539	52.3
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

102) Do you hold the following position in church? - Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSPRSBY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	930	90.2
1) Checked	101	9.8
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

103) Do you hold the following position in church? - Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (POSOFFCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	838	81.3
1) Checked	193	18.7
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

104) Do you hold the following position in church? - Organist or choir director (POSORGST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1015	98.4
1) Checked	16	1.6
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

105) Do you hold the following position in church? - Member of choir (POSCHOIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	837	81.2
1) Checked	194	18.8
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

106) Do you hold the following position in church? - Other (POSOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	896	86.9
1) Checked	135	13.1
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

107) Do you hold the following position in church? - Sunday school teacher (POSTCHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	919	89.1
1) Checked	112	10.9
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

108) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - My job/business required me to be at work on Sunday. (NOTJOB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	846	82.2
1) Checked	183	17.8
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

109) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I was traveling on business over a weekend and didn't get home in time. (NOTTRVL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	788	76.5
1) Checked	242	23.5
Missing	4
Total	1030	100.0

110) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I was ill. (NOTILL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	587	57.0
1) Checked	443	43.0
Missing	4
Total	1030	100.0

111) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I had family responsibilities (e.g., caring for an ill or disabled child or parent). (NOTFAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	791	76.7
1) Checked	240	23.3
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

112) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I was away on vacation. (NOTVACAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	130	12.6
1) Checked	899	87.4
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

113) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I needed the time to catch up on other responsibilities. (NOTTIME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	898	87.2
1) Checked	132	12.8
Missing	4
Total	1030	100.0

114) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I just didn't feel like going. (NOTFEEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	892	86.5
1) Checked	139	13.5
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

115) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - The weather was bad. (NOTWETHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	912	88.5
1) Checked	119	11.5
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

116) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I overslept. (NOTSLEEP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1005	97.5
1) Checked	26	2.5
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

117) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I had guests from out of town. (NOTGUEST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	788	76.5
1) Checked	242	23.5
Missing	4
Total	1030	100.0

118) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - I decided to do something else that day. (NOTELSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	874	84.8
1) Checked	157	15.2
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

119) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - Other (NOTOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1004	97.4
1) Checked	27	2.6
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

120) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - Negative view of something (NOTNEGVW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1024	99.3
1) Checked	7	0.7
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

121) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - Ministerial change (NOTMNSTR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1031	0.00	0.00

122) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - Family marital change (NOTMRTCH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1031	0.00	0.00

123) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - Went to another church (NOTNEWCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	996	96.6
1) Checked	35	3.4
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

124) Please take a few moments to think back over the last year. Have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? Was the following factor a reason you missed one or more Sundays during the last year? - Lack of transportation (NOTTRNS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1029	99.8
1) Checked	2	0.2
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

125) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: attended programs or events at your church (besides worship; if you attended church school, include those hours here.) (HRSPROGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Zero hours	44	4.3
2) One to two hours	111	10.9
3) Three to five hours	299	29.3
4) Six to ten hours	319	31.3
5) Eleven to twenty hours	169	16.6
6) More than twenty hours	77	7.6
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

126) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: given volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event. (HRSVOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Zero hours	43	4.2
2) One to two hours	172	16.9
3) Three to five hours	296	29.0
4) Six to ten hours	274	26.9
5) Eleven to twenty hours	125	12.3
6) More than twenty hours	110	10.8
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

127) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church. (HRSEVNTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Zero hours	460	46.0
2) One to two hours	213	21.3
3) Three to five hours	196	19.6
4) Six to ten hours	75	7.5
5) Eleven to twenty hours	27	2.7
6) More than twenty hours	30	3.0
Missing	33
Total	1001	100.0

128) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (e.g., through volunteer or committee work). (HRSCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Zero hours	380	37.9
2) One to two hours	232	23.2
3) Three to five hours	198	19.8
4) Six to ten hours	99	9.9
5) Eleven to twenty hours	48	4.8
6) More than twenty hours	45	4.5
Missing	32
Total	1002	100.0

129) Compared to two years ago, do you think you participate in church activities more, less, or about the same amount as you did then? (YRS2ACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participate more	467	45.4
2) About the same participation	465	45.2
3) Participate less	94	9.1
4) Not applicable (been a member less than two years)	2	0.2
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

130) How likely is it that you will be a part of your current congregation five years from now? (YRS5ACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very likely	748	72.8
2) Likely	157	15.3
3) Not sure	71	6.9
4) Not at all likely	22	2.1
5) Not very likely	29	2.8
Missing	7
Total	1027	100.0

131) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: moving away from this area/community. (LVAREA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	38	58.5
2) Important	5	7.7
3) Not very important	6	9.2
4) Not at all important	16	24.6
Missing	969
Total	65	100.0

132) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: too much conflict in the congregation. (LVCNFLCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	12	24.5
2) Important	8	16.3
3) Not very important	9	18.4
4) Not at all important	20	40.8
Missing	985
Total	49	100.0

133) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: I don't really fit in with most people here. (LVFITIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	5	10.6
2) Important	10	21.3
3) Not very important	9	19.1
4) Not at all important	23	48.9
Missing	987
Total	47	100.0

134) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: I'm marrying and will switch to my spouse's church. (LVSPOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1	2.2
3) Not very important	3	6.7
4) Not at all important	41	91.1
Missing	989
Total	45	100.0

135) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: I don't like the programs that it currently offers. (LVPRGRMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	6	13.3
2) Important	10	22.2
3) Not very important	6	13.3
4) Not at all important	23	51.1
Missing	989
Total	45	100.0

136) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: the worship services often do not satisfy spiritual needs. (LVSPIRIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	15	30.0
2) Important	6	12.0
3) Not very important	4	8.0
4) Not at all important	25	50.0
Missing	984
Total	50	100.0

137) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: I don't appreciate the pastor(s). (LVPASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	12	23.5
2) Important	8	15.7
3) Not very important	1	2.0
4) Not at all important	30	58.8
Missing	983
Total	51	100.0

138) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: I've been drifting away from church and I think that will continue. (LVDRIFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	6	13.6
2) Important	2	4.5
3) Not very important	3	6.8
4) Not at all important	33	75.0
Missing	990
Total	44	100.0

139) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE 'NOT VERY' OR 'NOT AT ALL LIKELY' TO BE A PART OF THEIR CURRENT CONGREGATION FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Rate the importance of the following factor in your likelihood of leaving: others. (LVOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Age/health concerns	7	43.8
2) Denomination	6	37.5
3) All else	3	18.8
Missing	1018
Total	16	100.0

140) During your life, have you ever been a member of a congregation affiliated with a denomination other than Presbyterian? (DENOMOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	407	39.8
2) Yes	616	60.2
Missing	11
Total	1023	100.0

141) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: How many years have you been a Presbyterian? (YRSPRES)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	674	29.47	18.19

142) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Baptist (DENBAPT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	888	86.5
1) Checked	138	13.5
Missing	8
Total	1026	100.0

143) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (DENDISC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	994	96.6
1) Checked	35	3.4
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

144) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Episcopalian (DENEPIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	989	96.1
1) Checked	40	3.9
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

145) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Friends (Quaker) (DENFRNDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1023	99.2
1) Checked	8	0.8
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

146) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Lutheran (DENLUTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	958	92.9
1) Checked	73	7.1
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

147) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Methodist (DENMETH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	790	76.6
1) Checked	241	23.4
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

148) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Reformed (DENRFRMD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1008	97.8
1) Checked	23	2.2
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

149) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Roman Catholic (DENROMAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	988	95.8
1) Checked	43	4.2
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

150) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: United Church of Christ (DENUCC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	971	94.2
1) Checked	60	5.8
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

151) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE: Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Other (DENOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	931	90.3
1) Checked	100	9.7
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

152) When you were a teenager, how often did your father attend religious services? (DADREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	149	14.8
2) Less than once a year	48	4.8
3) Once or twice a year	95	9.5
4) Several times a year	86	8.6
5) About once a month	36	3.6
6) Two to three times a month	99	9.9
7) Nearly every week	245	24.4
8) Every week	213	21.2
9) Don't know/not applicable	33	3.3
Missing	30
Total	1004	100.0

153) When you were a teenager, how often did your mother attend religious services? (MOMREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	80	8.1
2) Less than once a year	29	2.9
3) Once or twice a year	60	6.0
4) Several times a year	74	7.5
5) About once a month	50	5.0
6) Two to three times a month	101	10.2
7) Nearly every week	324	32.6
8) Every week	265	26.7
9) Don't know/not applicable	10	1.0
Missing	41
Total	993	100.0

154) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Please choose just one answer. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, please choose the denomination that influenced you the most.) (RELDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	110	10.8
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	28	2.8
3) Episcopalian	25	2.5
4) Friends (Quaker)	4	0.4
5) Lutheran	57	5.6
6) Methodist	153	15.0
7) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	459	45.1
8) Reformed	11	1.1
9) Roman Catholic	37	3.6
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)	29	2.9
11) None	29	2.9
12) Other	73	7.2
99) More than one selected	2	0.2
Missing	17
Total	1017	100.0

155) Were you raised in the congregation you currently belong to? (CONGRAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	880	85.5
2) Yes	149	14.5
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

156) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (THELVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	67	6.5
2) Conservative	362	35.3
3) Moderate	432	42.1
4) Liberal	139	13.6
5) Very liberal	25	2.4
Missing	9
Total	1025	100.0

157) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Him as a personal savior? (SAVIOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	286	27.8
2) Yes	742	72.2
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

158) Would you say you have had a conversion experience-that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (CONVRSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	550	54.2
2) Yes	464	45.8
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

159) Which of the following statements best describes your view of the Bible? (Please choose only one) (BBLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is an important piece of literature, but is largely irrelevant to our lives today.	3	0.3
2) It is the record of many people's experience with God and is a useful guide for individual Christians in their search for basic moral and religious teachings.	172	16.8
3) It is the Word of God and its stories and teaching provide a powerful motivation as we work toward God's reign in the world.	464	45.4
4) It is the inspired, authoritative Word of God that is without error in all that it says about faith and morals.	266	26.0
5) It is the inspired Word of God, without error not only in matters of faith, but also in historical, scientific, geographic, and other secular matters.	112	11.0
9) More than one selected	5	0.5
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

160) Do you think there is a heaven, where people who have led good lives are eternally rewarded? (HEAVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	87	8.7
2) Yes	788	78.6
3) Not sure	128	12.8
Missing	31
Total	1003	100.0

161) Do you think there is a hell, to which people who have led bad lives and die without being sorry are eternally damned? (HELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	181	18.0
2) Yes	502	49.8
3) Not sure	325	32.2
Missing	26
Total	1008	100.0

162) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Reading and studying the Bible regularly. (LIFEBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	346	33.7
2) Very important	412	40.2
3) Somewhat important	247	24.1
4) Not at all important	21	2.0
Missing	8
Total	1026	100.0

163) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Spending time in prayer and meditation (LIFEPRYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	549	53.4
2) Very important	366	35.6
3) Somewhat important	110	10.7
4) Not at all important	3	0.3
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

164) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Actively seeking social and economic justice (LIFEJUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	120	11.7
2) Very important	463	45.2
3) Somewhat important	382	37.3
4) Not at all important	60	5.9
Missing	9
Total	1025	100.0

165) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Taking care of those who are sick or needy (LIFESICK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	282	27.5
2) Very important	613	59.9
3) Somewhat important	126	12.3
4) Not at all important	3	0.3
Missing	10
Total	1024	100.0

166) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Attending church regularly (LIFECHRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	400	39.1
2) Very important	487	47.6
3) Somewhat important	126	12.3
4) Not at all important	10	1.0
Missing	11
Total	1023	100.0

167) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Seeking to bring others to faith in Christ (LIFEOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	246	23.9
2) Very important	470	45.7
3) Somewhat important	289	28.1
4) Not at all important	23	2.2
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

168) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Practicing Christian values in work, home, and school (LIFEVALU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	750	72.8
2) Very important	271	26.3
3) Somewhat important	9	0.9
Missing	4
Total	1030	100.0

169) When you think about priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Supporting social action groups and ministries (PRISOCIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	129	12.6
2) Very important	455	44.6
3) Somewhat important	381	37.3
4) Not at all important	56	5.5
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

170) When you think about priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Encouraging members to share their faith (PRISHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	228	22.3
2) Very important	566	55.3
3) Somewhat important	211	20.6
4) Not at all important	19	1.9
Missing	10
Total	1024	100.0

171) When you think about priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Providing aid and services to people in need (PRIAID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	390	37.9
2) Very important	575	55.9
3) Somewhat important	63	6.1
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

172) When you think about priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Helping members resist the temptations of the world (PRITEPMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	182	17.8
2) Very important	498	48.8
3) Somewhat important	310	30.4
4) Not at all important	31	3.0
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

173) When you think about priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - An active evangelism program, inviting the unchurched to attend (PRIEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	239	23.3
2) Very important	492	47.9
3) Somewhat important	267	26.0
4) Not at all important	29	2.8
Missing	7
Total	1027	100.0

174) When you think about priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Preparing people for a world to come, where the cares of this world will be absent (PRIWORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	182	18.0
2) Very important	347	34.3
3) Somewhat important	337	33.3
4) Not at all important	146	14.4
Missing	22
Total	1012	100.0

175) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (AGOWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	67	6.6
2) Agree	201	19.9
3) Not sure	119	11.8
4) Disagree	454	44.9
5) Strongly disagree	171	16.9
Missing	22
Total	1012	100.0

176) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (AGDIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	38	3.7
2) Agree	188	18.5
3) Not sure	193	19.0
4) Disagree	326	32.0
5) Strongly disagree	273	26.8
Missing	16
Total	1018	100.0

177) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: There is a life beyond death. (AGDEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	686	67.3
2) Agree	241	23.6
3) Not sure	81	7.9
4) Disagree	10	1.0
5) Strongly disagree	2	0.2
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

178) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The only absolute Truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (AGTRUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	517	50.7
2) Agree	262	25.7
3) Not sure	128	12.5
4) Disagree	99	9.7
5) Strongly disagree	14	1.4
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

179) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (AGSAVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	285	28.2
2) Agree	172	17.0
3) Not sure	268	26.5
4) Disagree	199	19.7
5) Strongly disagree	88	8.7
Missing	22
Total	1012	100.0

180) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: In the realm of values, the final authority about good and bad is the individual. (AGAUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	27	2.7
2) Agree	98	9.7
3) Not sure	101	10.0
4) Disagree	352	34.8
5) Strongly disagree	434	42.9
Missing	22
Total	1012	100.0

181) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Individuals should seek out religious truth for themselves and not conform to any church's doctrines. (AGCONFM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	21	2.1
2) Agree	144	14.2
3) Not sure	113	11.1
4) Disagree	520	51.2
5) Strongly disagree	218	21.5
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

182) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is important to share my faith with other people. (AGSHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	335	33.1
2) Agree	587	58.1
3) Not sure	60	5.9
4) Disagree	24	2.4
5) Strongly disagree	5	0.5
Missing	23
Total	1011	100.0

183) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: All the great religions of the world are equally true and good. (AGEQUAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	22	2.2
2) Agree	94	9.2
3) Not sure	248	24.3
4) Disagree	372	36.4
5) Strongly disagree	286	28.0
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0

184) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Belief in Jesus Christ in only one of many ways to find salvation. (AGSALVTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	60	5.9
2) Agree	247	24.4
3) Not sure	161	15.9
4) Disagree	251	24.8
5) Strongly disagree	292	28.9
Missing	23
Total	1011	100.0

185) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Devil (Satan) really exists. (AGDEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	313	30.7
2) Agree	333	32.7
3) Not sure	233	22.9
4) Disagree	91	8.9
5) Strongly disagree	49	4.8
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

186) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Jesus was born of a virgin. (AGBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	477	46.8
2) Agree	346	34.0
3) Not sure	154	15.1
4) Disagree	31	3.0
5) Strongly disagree	11	1.1
Missing	15
Total	1019	100.0

187) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Jesus will return to the earth some day. (AGRETRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	513	50.3
2) Agree	318	31.2
3) Not sure	155	15.2
4) Disagree	24	2.4
5) Strongly disagree	10	1.0
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

188) Do you consider yourself a 'born-again' Christian? (BORNAGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	566	55.5
2) Yes	342	33.5
3) Not sure	112	11.0
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

189) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: drinks alcohol in moderation. (ACTALCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	12	1.2
2) Think is all right	779	76.0
3) Mildly disapprove	195	19.0
4) Highly disapprove	39	3.8
Missing	9
Total	1025	100.0

190) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: is very ambitious. (ACTAMBT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	207	20.4
2) Think is all right	706	69.6
3) Mildly disapprove	98	9.7
4) Highly disapprove	3	0.3
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

191) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: is satisfied with her/his lot in life. (ACTSAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	305	30.2
2) Think is all right	601	59.6
3) Mildly disapprove	94	9.3
4) Highly disapprove	9	0.9
Missing	25
Total	1009	100.0

192) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: lives together in a heterosexual relationship outside of marriage. (ACTTOGT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	9	0.9
2) Think is all right	122	11.9
3) Mildly disapprove	424	41.5
4) Highly disapprove	466	45.6
Missing	13
Total	1021	100.0

193) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: thinks s/he is better than others. (ACTBETR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	1	0.1
2) Think is all right	3	0.3
3) Mildly disapprove	321	31.5
4) Highly disapprove	695	68.1
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

194) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: is openly, actively gay or lesbian. (ACTGAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	4	0.4
2) Think is all right	168	16.6
3) Mildly disapprove	290	28.6
4) Highly disapprove	553	54.5
Missing	19
Total	1015	100.0

195) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: is openly, actively gay or lesbian as part of a committed couple. (ACTCPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	19	1.9
2) Think is all right	190	18.7
3) Mildly disapprove	257	25.3
4) Highly disapprove	550	54.1
Missing	18
Total	1016	100.0

196) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: lives her/his faith quietly. (ACTQUET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Admire	379	37.2
2) Think is all right	563	55.2
3) Mildly disapprove	66	6.5
4) Highly disapprove	12	1.2
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

197) People have differing views on how Christians ought to act in their daily lives. Please indicate how much you would admire or disapprove of someone who acted in this way: cheats on her/his income tax. (ACTTAX)

	TOTAL	%
2) Think is all right	4	0.4
3) Mildly disapprove	203	19.8
4) Highly disapprove	819	79.8
Missing	8
Total	1026	100.0

198) At its 1996 meeting, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved the following amendment to the church's constitution, and sent it to the presbyteries for a vote: 'Those who are called to office in the church are to lead a life in obedience to Scripture and in conformity to the historic confessional standards of the church. Among these standards is the requirement to live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage of a man and a woman, or chastity in singleness. Persons refusing to repent of any self-acknowledged practice which the confessions call sin shall not be ordained and/or installed as deacons, elders, or ministers of the Word and Sacrament.' What is your opinion on this proposed amendment? Would you like to see it approved by a majority of the presbyteries, or not? (GEN1996)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely favor approval	490	47.7
2) Probably favor approval	171	16.7
3) Not sure	88	8.6
4) Probably do not favor approval	113	11.0
5) Definitely do not favor approval	165	16.1
Missing	7
Total	1027	100.0

199) What is your sex? (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	510	49.6
2) Male	519	50.4
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

200) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1022	56.39	12.72

201) Which of the following categories most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (CURLIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not on a farm	115	11.2
2) On a farm	40	3.9
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	317	30.9
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	143	13.9
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	94	9.2
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	122	11.9
7) In a suburb near a large city	195	19.0
Missing	8
Total	1026	100.0

202) What is your employment status? (YOUREMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	437	42.4
2) Employed part-time	93	9.0
3) Self-employed	99	9.6
4) Unemployed	13	1.3
5) Retired	310	30.1
6) Full-time homemaker	68	6.6
7) Student	2	0.2
8) Other	8	0.8
Missing	4
Total	1030	100.0

203) What is your employment status? (YOUREMP2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Employed part-time	2	1.5
3) Self-employed	38	28.4
4) Unemployed	1	0.7
5) Retired	30	22.4
6) Full-time homemaker	40	29.9
7) Student	10	7.5
8) Other	13	9.7
Missing	900
Total	134	100.0

204) If you are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (AVGHOURS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	652	40.93	16.14

205) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	876	86.3
2) Not married	139	13.7
Missing	19
Total	1015	100.0

206) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY ARE NOT CURRENTLY MARRIED: If not currently married, have you ever been married? (EVERMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	38	25.0
2) Yes, am now widowed	64	42.1
3) Yes, am now divorced	44	28.9
4) Yes, am both widowed and divorced	6	3.9
Missing	882
Total	152	100.0

207) If you are now married or have ever been married in the past: How old were you when you first married? (If married more than once, answer in terms of your first marriage.) (AGEMARR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	970	23.47	4.51

208) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO RESPONDEND THAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED) If currently married: Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREVMARG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	725	84.7
2) Yes, was widowed	23	2.7
3) Yes, was divorced	104	12.1
4) Yes, was both widowed and divorced	4	0.5
Missing	178
Total	856	100.0

209) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: Overall, how often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship services? (SPSSUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	20	2.3
2) Less than once a year	11	1.3
3) Once or twice a year	19	2.2
4) Several times a year	37	4.3
5) Once a month	34	3.9
6) Two to three times a month	79	9.1
7) Nearly every week	415	47.9
8) Every week	251	29.0
Missing	168
Total	866	100.0

210) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: Is your husband or wife a member of the same congregation which you belong/serve? (SPSMEMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	82	9.5
2) Yes	784	90.5
Missing	168
Total	866	100.0

211) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED AND WHOSE SPOUSE IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE SAME CONGREGATION WHICH THEY BELONG/SERVE: Which statement best describes where your husband or wife attends church? (SPSATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally attends the same congregation that I do	39	43.3
2) Generally attends another congregation	15	16.7
3) Sometimes attends my congregation, sometimes another	3	3.3
4) Usually does not attend	33	36.7
Missing	944
Total	90	100.0

212) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised. (If more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved.) (SPSRAISD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	112	13.3
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	19	2.2
3) Episcopalian	30	3.6
4) Friends (Quakers)	4	0.5
5) Lutheran	57	6.7
6) Methodist	128	15.1
7) Presbyterian	281	33.3
8) Reformed	15	1.8
9) Roman Catholic	81	9.6
10) United Church of Christ	27	3.2
11) None	32	3.8
12) Other	59	7.0
Missing	189
Total	845	100.0

213) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: Please indicate your husband or wife's current religious affiliation. (SPSCURNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	3	0.4
3) Episcopalian	1	0.1
5) Lutheran	2	0.3
6) Methodist	2	0.3
7) Presbyterian	704	92.9
8) Reformed	1	0.1
9) Roman Catholic	17	2.2
10) United Church of Christ	1	0.1
11) None	25	3.3
12) Other	2	0.3
Missing	276
Total	758	100.0

214) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (SPSEMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	342	39.5
2) Employed part-time	106	12.2
3) Self-employed	60	6.9
4) Unemployed	5	0.6
5) Retired	218	25.2
6) Full-time homemaker	127	14.7
7) Student	1	0.1
8) Other	7	0.8
Missing	168
Total	866	100.0

215) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (SPSEMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	1	1.2
2) Employed part-time	3	3.5
3) Self-employed	30	34.9
4) Unemployed	1	1.2
5) Retired	12	14.0
6) Full-time homemaker	30	34.9
7) Student	3	3.5
8) Other	6	7.0
Missing	948
Total	86	100.0

216) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT ARE MARRIED: If you husband or wife is employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (SPSAVGHR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	536	37.97	17.39

217) How many children have you had? (KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	110	10.7
1) One	107	10.4
2) Two	380	37.0
3) Three	275	26.8
4) Four	101	9.8
5) Five	42	4.1
6) Six	7	0.7
7) Seven	2	0.2
8) Eight	1	0.1
9) Nine or more	3	0.3
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

218) What age were you, approximately, when your first child was born? (AGEKID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	918	26.35	5.04

219) Do you have any legally adopted children? (ADPTKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	961	93.4
2) Yes	68	6.6
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

220) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT HAVE LEGALLY ADOPTED CHILDREN: How many legally adopted children do you have? (ADPTMANY)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	41	63.1
2) Two	19	29.2
3) Three	2	3.1
4) Four	2	3.1
9) Nine or more	1	1.5
Missing	969
Total	65	100.0

221) Do you have any stepchildren (that is, did your spouse already have children at the time of your marriage)? (STEPKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	884	90.0
2) Yes	98	10.0
Missing	52
Total	982	100.0

222) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT HAVE STEPCHILDREN: How many stepchildren do you have? (STEPMANY)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	24	24.5
2) Two	42	42.9
3) Three	24	24.5
4) Four	4	4.1
5) Five	4	4.1
Missing	936
Total	98	100.0

223) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university). (MEMHHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone	110	10.7
2) Two of us	546	53.1
3) Three of us	155	15.1
4) Four of us	143	13.9
5) Five of us	59	5.7
6) Six of us	12	1.2
7) Seven or more of us	1	0.1
8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing)	2	0.2
Missing	6
Total	1028	100.0

224) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged under six years? (HOLD6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	157	66.5
1) One	59	25.0
2) Two	18	7.6
3) Three	1	0.4
4) Four	1	0.4
Missing	798
Total	236	100.0

225) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged six to twelve years? (HOLD612)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	138	45.1
1) One	109	35.6
2) Two	50	16.3
3) Three	9	2.9
Missing	728
Total	306	100.0

226) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged thirteen to seventeen years? (HOLD1317)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	126	40.5
1) One	146	46.9
2) Two	37	11.9
3) Three	2	0.6
Missing	723
Total	311	100.0

227) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged eighteen to twenty-four years? (HOLD1824)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	149	67.1
1) One	61	27.5
2) Two	11	5.0
3) Three	1	0.5
Missing	812
Total	222	100.0

228) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged twenty-five and over? (HOLD25PL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	8	0.8
1) One	121	12.5
2) Two	782	80.5
3) Three	53	5.5
4) Four	7	0.7
Missing	63
Total	971	100.0

229) From the list below, select the choice, which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a divorced man living with his child would check '2'; a woman living with her sister would check '7' or '8,' depending on whether or not there are children in the household) (PPLHHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	101	10.0
2) A single parent, living with one or more children	23	2.3
3) A married couple, no children in household	498	49.1
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	338	33.3
5) An unmarried couple, no children in household	2	0.2
6) An unmarried couple, living with one or more children	2	0.2
7) Another family arrangement (2 or more related adults), living with no children	30	3.0
8) Another family arrangement (2 or more related adults), living with one or more children	15	1.5
9) Roommates (2 or more unrelated adults), no children in household	1	0.1
11) Some other arrangement	4	0.4
Missing	20
Total	1014	100.0

230) Is the home in which you currently live: (OWNHOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rented by you	34	3.3
2) Owned by you free and clear of mortgage	404	39.4
3) Owned by you with a mortgage	572	55.8
4) Owned by your congregation (i.e., a manse)	14	1.4
5) Other	1	0.1
Missing	9
Total	1025	100.0

231) In what state were you born? If you were not born in the United States, in what country were you born? (BRNSTATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1027	31.94	14.76

232) In how many countries besides the United States have you lived? (CNTRYLIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	832	82.7
1) One	104	10.3
2) Two	40	4.0
3) Three	18	1.8
4) Four	2	0.2
5) Five	7	0.7
6) Six	1	0.1
17) Seventeen	1	0.1
99) Many	1	0.1
Missing	28
Total	1006	100.0

233) In how many states within the United States have you lived? (STATELIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	73	7.1
1) One	219	21.4
2) Two	213	20.8
3) Three	209	20.4
4) Four	130	12.7
5) Five	76	7.4
6) Six	45	4.4
7) Seven	30	2.9
8) Eight	13	1.3
9) Nine	5	0.5
10) Ten	5	0.5
12) Twelve	1	0.1
14) Fourteen	1	0.1
30) Thirty	1	0.1
48) Forty-eight	1	0.1
99) Many	2	0.2
Missing	10
Total	1024	100.0

234) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (POLITAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	249	24.4
2) Independent	168	16.5
3) Republican	582	57.1
4) Other	21	2.1
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

235) What is your race or origin? (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White or Caucasian	1007	98.1
2) Black or African-American	6	0.6
3) Indian (American) or Alaska Native	2	0.2
4) Asian or Pacific Islander	5	0.5
5) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin	2	0.2
6) Multiracial	1	0.1
7) Some other	4	0.4
Missing	7
Total	1027	100.0

236) What is your race or origin? (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) White or Caucasian	4	57.1
2) Black or African-American	1	14.3
3) Indian (American) or Alaska Native	1	14.3
5) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin	1	14.3
Missing	1027
Total	7	100.0

237) Thinking now only about your immediate family (the persons in your household to whom you are related by blood or marriage), how many of them, including yourself, earned money from a job or employment during the last year? (FAMMONEY)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	192	19.3
1) One	272	27.3
2) Two	365	36.7
3) Three	98	9.8
4) Four	49	4.9
5) Five	12	1.2
6) Six	5	0.5
7) Seven	1	0.1
8) Eight	1	0.1
Missing	39
Total	995	100.0

238) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1995? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (FAMINCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	13	1.3
2) $10,000- $14,999	19	1.9
3) $15,000- $19,999	21	2.1
4) $20,000- $29,999	91	9.2
5) $30,000- $39,999	88	8.9
6) $40,000- $49,999	104	10.5
7) $50,000- $59,999	116	11.8
8) $60,000- $69,999	82	8.3
9) $70,000- $79,999	93	9.4
10) $80,000- $89,999	60	6.1
11) $90,000- $99,999	64	6.5
12) $100,000- $124,999	106	10.8
13) $125,000- $149,999	29	2.9
14) $150,000 or more	99	10.0
99) Don't Know	1	0.1
Missing	48
Total	986	100.0

239) What percent of your total family income in 1995 came from job or employment-related earnings (as opposed to other sources of income, such as pensions, social security, or investments)? (PERJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) 100% from earnings	288	28.6
2) 90-99% from earnings	228	22.6
3) 75-89% from earnings	84	8.3
4) 50-74% from earnings	58	5.8
5) 25-49% from earnings	44	4.4
6) 1-24% from earnings	104	10.3
7) None from earnings	201	20.0
Missing	27
Total	1007	100.0

240) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following: to your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (MONYCONG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	992	3,367.21	8,728.80

241) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to 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 (MONYCHR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	754	2,604.83	12,845.99

242) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to 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, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (MONYMINS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	907	1,339.00	10,445.21

243) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (FAMRELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	289	29.0
2) $1-$50	190	19.1
3) $51-$100	130	13.1
4) $101-$500	171	17.2
5) $501-$1,000	65	6.5
6) $1,001-$2,000	55	5.5
7) $2,001 or more	94	9.4
9) Don't Know	1	0.1
Missing	39
Total	995	100.0

244) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (FAMNONRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	23	2.3
2) $1-$50	159	15.9
3) $51-$100	155	15.5
4) $101-$500	340	33.9
5) $501-$1,000	146	14.6
6) $1,001-$2,000	75	7.5
7) $2,001 or more	104	10.4
Missing	32
Total	1002	100.0

245) Region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	173	16.8
2) Midwest	324	31.4
3) South	390	37.8
4) West	144	14.0
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

246) Totmem96 (TOTMEM96)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1032	800.03	831.46

247) What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	510	49.6
2) Male	519	50.4
Missing	5
Total	1029	100.0

248) What is your present marital status? (for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	876	86.3
2) Not married	139	13.7
Missing	19
Total	1015	100.0

249) Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	173	16.8
2) Midwest	324	31.4
3) South	390	37.8
4) West	144	14.0
Missing	3
Total	1031	100.0

250) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (POLITAFF) (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	249	24.4
2) Independent	168	16.5
3) Republican	582	57.1
4) Other	21	2.1
Missing	14
Total	1020	100.0

251) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1995? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (FAMINCOM) (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-FINCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 20K	53	5.4
2) 20K-49,999	283	28.7
3) 50K-99,999	415	42.1
4) 100K+	234	23.8
Missing	49
Total	985	100.0

252) What is your present age? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 40	99	9.7
2) 40-49	242	23.7
3) 50-64	366	35.8
4) 65+	315	30.8
Missing	12
Total	1022	100.0