Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986 - Codebook
All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) Subject Identification Code (See summary document for more information) (SID)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 1,986,056.26 | 31.30 |
2) Date unit done (DATERUN)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
3) Log on time (hour: minutes: seconds) (LONTIME)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
4) Respondent's sex (SEX)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Male | 48 | 50.0 |
2) Female | 48 | 50.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
5) Respondent's race (RACE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) White | 80 | 83.3 |
2) Black | 11 | 11.5 |
3) Other | 5 | 5.2 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
6) College class (CSTAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Freshman | 32 | 33.3 |
2) Sophomore | 33 | 34.4 |
3) Junior | 13 | 13.5 |
4) Senior | 18 | 18.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
7) Birthdate (BDATE)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
8) I have owned a Bible. (BIBLE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 87 | 90.6 |
2) No | 9 | 9.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
9) I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand). (RDATHST)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 17 | 17.7 |
2) No | 79 | 82.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
10) I have used the expression 'Jesus Christ'. (JSCHRST)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 57 | 59.4 |
2) No | 39 | 40.6 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
11) I have donated blood to the Red Cross. (REDCROS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 23 | 24.0 |
2) No | 73 | 76.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
12) I have refused to go shopping on the Sabbath. (NSHOPSAB)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 3 | 3.1 |
2) No | 93 | 96.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
13) I have prayed before or after meals. (PRYMEAL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 67 | 69.8 |
2) No | 29 | 30.2 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
14) I have taken a religion course. (RELGCOUR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 25 | 26.0 |
2) No | 71 | 74.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
15) I have refused to buy the product of a company that sponsors a religious television program. (TVPROG)
| TOTAL | % |
2) No | 96 | 100.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
16) I have refused to work on the Sabbath. (NOWRKSAB)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 7 | 7.3 |
2) No | 89 | 92.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
17) I have distributed religious literature in the local community. (DISTRELG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
18) I have discussed religion with friends. (DISCRELG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 80 | 83.3 |
2) No | 16 | 16.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
19) I have written a letter to the editor of a local newspaper opposing the tax-free status of religious institutions. (WRTEDT)
| TOTAL | % |
2) No | 96 | 100.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
20) I have watched a religious television program. (WATRELTV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 30 | 31.3 |
2) No | 66 | 68.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
21) I have prayed for an end to war. (PRYWAR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 33 | 34.4 |
2) No | 63 | 65.6 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
22) I have said 'God bless you' after someone sneezes. (SNEEZE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 75 | 78.1 |
2) No | 21 | 21.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
23) Start time of Relig1 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information) (STME1)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
24) End time of Relig1 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information) (ETME1)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
25) I have stated a religious preference during registration procedures. (STPREF)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 30 | 31.3 |
2) No | 66 | 68.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
26) I have owned records of religious music. (OWNMUSC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 33 | 34.4 |
2) No | 63 | 65.6 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
27) I have attended a memorial service in a church or synagogue. (ATTMEM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 46 | 47.9 |
2) No | 50 | 52.1 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
28) I have refused to convert to another religion. (REFCONVT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 40 | 41.7 |
2) No | 56 | 58.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
29) I have taken a religious course for credit. (RELGCRCR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 24 | 25.0 |
2) No | 72 | 75.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
30) I have watched a religious crusade on television. (WTCHCRUS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 18 | 18.8 |
2) No | 78 | 81.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
31) I have listened to religious programs on the radio or TV. (LISTREL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 33 | 34.4 |
2) No | 63 | 65.6 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
32) I have refused to play cards for money. (CARDS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 17 | 17.7 |
2) No | 79 | 82.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
33) I have refused to attend classes on a religious holiday. (RELHOLID)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
34) I have refused to sign a petition opposing the tax-free status of religious institutions. (SIGNOPP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 2 | 2.1 |
2) No | 94 | 97.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
35) I have prayed for success before an examination. (PRYSUCC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 65 | 67.7 |
2) No | 31 | 32.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
36) I have participated in discussions at religious foundations. (PARTDISC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 27 | 28.1 |
2) No | 69 | 71.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
37) I have consulted a priest, minister, or rabbi on personal problems. (COSTPRST)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 13 | 13.5 |
2) No | 83 | 86.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
38) I have written a letter to a scientific publication (e.g., Scientific American, Science, etc.) opposing research on the creation of life in laboratories. (WROTELET)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
39) I have donated money to a religious institution. (DONMONEY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 45 | 46.9 |
2) No | 51 | 53.1 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
40) I have subscribed to a religious newspaper or magazine. (SUBPAPER)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 8 | 8.3 |
2) No | 88 | 91.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
41) I have bought a product of a company that sponsors a religious television program. (BUYPROD)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 28 | 29.2 |
2) No | 68 | 70.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
42) I have refused to attend a religious service of a religion other than my own. (REFATEND)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 8 | 8.3 |
2) No | 88 | 91.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
43) I have refused to drink liquor on the Sabbath. (REFLIQS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 19 | 19.8 |
2) No | 77 | 80.2 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
44) I have refused to attend non-religious wedding ceremonies. (REFNONR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 4 | 4.2 |
2) No | 92 | 95.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
45) I have listened to a religious sermon at the end of television broadcasting. (LISTSERM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 16 | 16.7 |
2) No | 80 | 83.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
46) I have spent an evening at a club sponsored by a religious foundation. (SPEVEN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 22 | 22.9 |
2) No | 74 | 77.1 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
47) I have read books about religious philosophy. (READPHIL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 45 | 46.9 |
2) No | 51 | 53.1 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
48) I have attended a lecture sponsored by a religious organization. (ATTNLECT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 27 | 28.1 |
2) No | 69 | 71.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
49) I have tried to convert others to faith in God. (TRYCONV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 18 | 18.8 |
2) No | 78 | 81.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
50) I have discussed religion with my parents. (DISCRELP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 68 | 70.8 |
2) No | 28 | 29.2 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
51) I have read the Bible in my free time. (REDBIBL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 46 | 47.9 |
2) No | 50 | 52.1 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
52) I have read books about the history of religion. (RDHIST)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 37 | 38.5 |
2) No | 59 | 61.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
53) I have attended church or synagogue at least once a week. (ATCHURCH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 39 | 40.6 |
2) No | 57 | 59.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
54) I have distributed religious literature on campus. (DIST)
| TOTAL | % |
2) No | 96 | 100.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
55) I have prayed in private outside of church or synagogue. (PRAY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 77 | 80.2 |
2) No | 19 | 19.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
56) I have had lunch at a cafeteria in a religious foundation. (LUNCH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 15 | 15.6 |
2) No | 81 | 84.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
57) I have tried to persuade others to attend church or synagogue on a religious holiday. (PERSOTHR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 32 | 33.3 |
2) No | 64 | 66.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
58) I have attended a church or synagogue wedding. (WEDATT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 38 | 39.6 |
2) No | 58 | 60.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
59) I have attended church or synagogue at least once a month. (SYGMNTH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 55 | 57.3 |
2) No | 41 | 42.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
60) I have worked in the campaign of a political candidate who is a conscientious objector. (WRKCAMP)
| TOTAL | % |
2) No | 96 | 100.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
61) I have known the first name of a minister, priest, or rabbi. (FRSTNAM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 75 | 78.1 |
2) No | 21 | 21.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
62) I have donated used clothes to the Salvation Army. (DONATE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 33 | 34.4 |
2) No | 63 | 65.6 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
63) I have used a Crucifix or Mezzuzah in my local residence. (USECRUC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 15 | 15.6 |
2) No | 81 | 84.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
64) I have gone into the local community to raise money for a religious organization. (RASMONY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 12 | 12.5 |
2) No | 84 | 87.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
65) I have attended a dance sponsored by a religious organization. (ATTDANC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 14 | 14.6 |
2) No | 82 | 85.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
66) Summary Measure: Sum all questions for a religious behavior total. (RELGBH)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 7.07 | 1.83 |
67) I have worked on the Sabbath. (WRKSABTH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 55 | 57.3 |
2) No | 41 | 42.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
68) I have refused to work in the campaign of a political candidate who is a conscientious objector. (CONSOBJ)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 5 | 5.2 |
2) No | 91 | 94.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
69) I have refused to attend church or synagogue. (REFATTND)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 14 | 14.6 |
2) No | 82 | 85.4 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
70) I have read Playboy (or Playgirl) magazine. (PLAYBOY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 42 | 43.8 |
2) No | 54 | 56.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
71) I have gone shopping on the Sabbath. (SHOPSAB)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 74 | 77.1 |
2) No | 22 | 22.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
72) I have attended non-religious wedding ceremonies. (ATNDNON)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 7 | 7.3 |
2) No | 89 | 92.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
73) I have defaced (e.g., painted or written on) churches or synagogues. (DEFACED)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
74) I have attended religious services of religions other than my own. (ATTNDOTH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 41 | 42.7 |
2) No | 55 | 57.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
75) I have refused to attend a dance sponsored by a religious organization. (REFDANCE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 2 | 2.1 |
2) No | 94 | 97.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
76) I have refused to discuss religion with my parents. (REFDISCP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
77) I have refused to attend a church or synagogue wedding. (REFWEDD)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
78) I have drunk liquor on the Sabbath. (DRKLIQUR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 36 | 37.5 |
2) No | 60 | 62.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
79) I have cheated on an examination. (CHTEXAM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 13 | 13.5 |
2) No | 83 | 86.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
80) I have refused to have a Crucifix or a Mezzuzah in my local residence. (REFCRUC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 5 | 5.2 |
2) No | 91 | 94.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
81) I have refused to spend an evening at a club sponsored by a religious organization. (REFEVENG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 6 | 6.3 |
2) No | 90 | 93.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
82) I have turned off the religious sermon at the end of television broadcasting. (TURNSERM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 25 | 26.0 |
2) No | 71 | 74.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
83) I have dated a person against my parent's wishes. (DATE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 12 | 12.5 |
2) No | 84 | 87.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
84) I have thrown stones at church or synagogue windows. (THSTONE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 1 | 1.0 |
2) No | 95 | 99.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
85) I have refused to attend a memorial service in a church or synagogue. (MEMSRV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 3 | 3.1 |
2) No | 93 | 96.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
86) I have used the expression 'for God's sake'. (GODSAKE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 32 | 33.3 |
2) No | 64 | 66.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
87) I have refused to participate in discussions at religious foundations. (REFDISC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 3 | 3.1 |
2) No | 93 | 96.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
88) I have refused to pray before or after meals. (REFPRY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 4 | 4.2 |
2) No | 92 | 95.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
89) I have refused to consult a minister, priest, or rabbi on personal problems. (REFCONST)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 11 | 11.5 |
2) No | 85 | 88.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
90) I have converted to another religion. (CONVOTH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 3 | 3.1 |
2) No | 93 | 96.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
91) I have refused to listen to the religious sermon at the end of television broadcasting. (REFTV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 17 | 17.7 |
2) No | 79 | 82.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
92) I have read books by atheist writers. (RDATH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 37 | 38.5 |
2) No | 59 | 61.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
93) I have attended classes on a religious holiday. (ATTCLASS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 41 | 42.7 |
2) No | 55 | 57.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
94) I have refused to discuss religion with friends. (REFDSRL)
| TOTAL | % |
2) No | 96 | 100.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
95) I have signed a petition opposing the tax-free status of religious institutions. (SIGNPET)
| TOTAL | % |
2) No | 96 | 100.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
96) I have played cards for money. (REFCARD)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 43 | 44.8 |
2) No | 53 | 55.2 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
97) I have refused to state a religious preference during registration procedures. (REFSTATE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 11 | 11.5 |
2) No | 85 | 88.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
98) I have refused to have lunch at a cafeteria in a religious foundation. (REFLUNCH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 2 | 2.1 |
2) No | 94 | 97.9 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
99) I have refused to donate money to a religious institution. (REFDONT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 5 | 5.2 |
2) No | 91 | 94.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
100) I have refused to attend a lecture sponsored by a religious organization. (REFALEC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes | 4 | 4.2 |
2) No | 92 | 95.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
101) Start time of Relig2 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (STME2)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
102) End time for Relig2 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (ETME2)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
103) During the past year I have attended religious services (choose one): (RELIG91)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Once a week or more | 24 | 25.0 |
2) Once every two weeks | 23 | 24.0 |
3) Once every month | 18 | 18.8 |
4) Once every six months | 15 | 15.6 |
5) Once a year | 16 | 16.7 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
104) My religion is: (RELIG92)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Catholic | 10 | 10.4 |
2) Protestant | 66 | 68.8 |
3) Jewish | 1 | 1.0 |
4) Other | 13 | 13.5 |
5) None (atheist) | 6 | 6.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
105) Start time of Relig3 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (STME3)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
106) End time for Relig3 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (ETME3)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 48.50 | 27.86 |
107) Total time (TTME)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 96 | 418.28 | 114.78 |
108) Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Male | 48 | 50.0 |
2) Female | 48 | 50.0 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
109) Respondent's race (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) White | 80 | 83.3 |
2) Black | 11 | 11.5 |
3) Other | 5 | 5.2 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
110) College class (CSTAT) (for use with online analysis) (I-CLASSYR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Freshman | 32 | 33.3 |
2) Sophomore | 33 | 34.4 |
3) Junior | 13 | 13.5 |
4) Senior | 18 | 18.8 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |