Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987 - 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	88	1,987,057.33	32.03

2) Date unit done (DATERUN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

3) Log on time (hour: minutes: seconds) (LONTIME)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

4) Respondent's sex (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	42	47.7
2) Female	46	52.3
Total	88	100.0

5) Respondent's race (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	76	86.4
2) Black	10	11.4
3) Other	2	2.3
Total	88	100.0

6) College class (CSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Freshman	33	37.5
2) Sophomore	20	22.7
3) Junior	17	19.3
4) Senior	18	20.5
Total	88	100.0

7) Birthdate (BDATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

8) I have owned a Bible. (BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	72	81.8
2) No	16	18.2
Total	88	100.0

9) I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand). (RDATHST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	13.6
2) No	76	86.4
Total	88	100.0

10) I have used the expression 'Jesus Christ'. (JSCHRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	63	71.6
2) No	25	28.4
Total	88	100.0

11) I have donated blood to the Red Cross. (REDCROS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	26	29.5
2) No	62	70.5
Total	88	100.0

12) I have refused to go shopping on the Sabbath. (SHOPSAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	3.4
2) No	85	96.6
Total	88	100.0

13) I have prayed before or after meals. (PRYMEAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	61	69.3
2) No	27	30.7
Total	88	100.0

14) I have taken a religion course. (RELGCOUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	25.0
2) No	66	75.0
Total	88	100.0

15) I have refused to buy the product of a company that sponsors a religious television program. (TVPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	2.3
2) No	86	97.7
Total	88	100.0

16) I have refused to work on the Sabbath. (NOWRKSAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	8.0
2) No	81	92.0
Total	88	100.0

17) I have distributed religious literature in the local community. (DISTRELG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	8.0
2) No	81	92.0
Total	88	100.0

18) I have discussed religion with friends. (DISCRELG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	68	77.3
2) No	20	22.7
Total	88	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	%
1) Yes	1	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

20) I have watched a religious television program. (WATRELTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	43	48.9
2) No	45	51.1
Total	88	100.0

21) I have prayed for an end to war. (PRYWAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	19	21.6
2) No	69	78.4
Total	88	100.0

22) I have said 'God bless you' after someone sneezes. (SNEEZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	74	84.1
2) No	14	15.9
Total	88	100.0

23) Start time of Relig1 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information) (STME1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

24) End time of Relig1 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information) (ETME1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

25) I have stated a religious preference during registration procedures. (STPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	27	30.7
2) No	61	69.3
Total	88	100.0

26) I have owned records of religious music. (OWNMUSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	34.1
2) No	58	65.9
Total	88	100.0

27) I have attended a memorial service in a church or synagogue. (ATTMEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	46	52.3
2) No	42	47.7
Total	88	100.0

28) I have refused to convert to another religion. (REFCONVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	26.1
2) No	65	73.9
Total	88	100.0

29) I have taken a religious course for credit. (RELGCOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	25.0
2) No	66	75.0
Total	88	100.0

30) I have watched a religious crusade on television. (WTCHCRUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	20	22.7
2) No	68	77.3
Total	88	100.0

31) I have listened to religious programs on the radio or TV. (LISTREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	43.2
2) No	50	56.8
Total	88	100.0

32) I have refused to play cards for money. (CARDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	13.6
2) No	76	86.4
Total	88	100.0

33) I have refused to attend classes on a religious holiday. (RELHOLID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	10.2
2) No	79	89.8
Total	88	100.0

34) I have refused to sign a petition opposing the tax-free status of religious institutions. (SIGNOPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	3.4
2) No	85	96.6
Total	88	100.0

35) I have prayed for success before an examination. (PRYSUCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	63	71.6
2) No	25	28.4
Total	88	100.0

36) I have participated in discussions at religious foundations. (PARTDISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	25.0
2) No	66	75.0
Total	88	100.0

37) I have consulted a priest, minister, or rabbi on personal problems. (COSTPRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	8	9.1
2) No	80	90.9
Total	88	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	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

39) I have donated money to a religious institution. (DONMONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	45	51.1
2) No	43	48.9
Total	88	100.0

40) I have subscribed to a religious newspaper or magazine. (SUBPAPER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11	12.5
2) No	77	87.5
Total	88	100.0

41) I have bought a product of a company that sponsors a religious television program. (BUYPROD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	35.2
2) No	57	64.8
Total	88	100.0

42) I have refused to attend a religious service of a religion other than my own. (REFATEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	2.3
2) No	86	97.7
Total	88	100.0

43) I have refused to drink liquor on the Sabbath. (REFLIQS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11	12.5
2) No	77	87.5
Total	88	100.0

44) I have refused to attend non-religious wedding ceremonies. (REFNONR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

45) I have listened to a religious sermon at the end of television broadcasting. (LISTSERM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	24	27.3
2) No	64	72.7
Total	88	100.0

46) I have spent an evening at a club sponsored by a religious foundation. (SPEVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	25.0
2) No	66	75.0
Total	88	100.0

47) I have read books about religious philosophy. (READPHIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	28	31.8
2) No	60	68.2
Total	88	100.0

48) I have attended a lecture sponsored by a religious organization. (ATTNLECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	38.6
2) No	54	61.4
Total	88	100.0

49) I have tried to convert others to faith in God. (TRYCONV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	23.9
2) No	67	76.1
Total	88	100.0

50) I have discussed religion with my parents. (DISCRELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	52	59.1
2) No	36	40.9
Total	88	100.0

51) I have read the Bible in my free time. (REDBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	42	47.7
2) No	46	52.3
Total	88	100.0

52) I have read books about the history of religion. (RDHIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	35	39.8
2) No	53	60.2
Total	88	100.0

53) I have attended church or synagogue at least once a week. (ATCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	35.2
2) No	57	64.8
Total	88	100.0

54) I have distributed religious literature on campus. (DIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	6.8
2) No	82	93.2
Total	88	100.0

55) I have prayed in private outside of church or synagogue. (PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	61	69.3
2) No	27	30.7
Total	88	100.0

56) I have had lunch at a cafeteria in a religious foundation. (LUNCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	19	21.6
2) No	69	78.4
Total	88	100.0

57) I have tried to persuade others to attend church or synagogue on a religious holiday. (PERSOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	34.1
2) No	58	65.9
Total	88	100.0

58) I have attended a church or synagogue wedding. (WEDATT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	45	51.1
2) No	43	48.9
Total	88	100.0

59) I have attended church or synagogue at least once a month. (SYGMNTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	51	58.0
2) No	37	42.0
Total	88	100.0

60) I have worked in the campaign of a political candidate who is a conscientious objector. (WRKCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	5	5.7
2) No	83	94.3
Total	88	100.0

61) I have known the first name of a minister, priest, or rabbi. (FRSTNAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	73.9
2) No	23	26.1
Total	88	100.0

62) I have donated used clothes to the Salvation Army. (DONATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	43	48.9
2) No	45	51.1
Total	88	100.0

63) I have used a Crucifix or Mezzuzah in my local residence. (USECRUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	13.6
2) No	76	86.4
Total	88	100.0

64) I have gone into the local community to raise money for a religious organization. (RASMONY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	13	14.8
2) No	75	85.2
Total	88	100.0

65) I have attended a dance sponsored by a religious organization. (ATTDANC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	17	19.3
2) No	71	80.7
Total	88	100.0

66) Summary Measure: Sum all questions for a religious behavior total. (RELGBH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	6.96	2.12

67) I have worked on the Sabbath. (WRKSABTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	75.0
2) No	22	25.0
Total	88	100.0

68) I have refused to work in the campaign of a political candidate who is a conscientious objector. (CONSOBJ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	2.3
2) No	86	97.7
Total	88	100.0

69) I have refused to attend church or synagogue. (REFATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	4.5
2) No	84	95.5
Total	88	100.0

70) I have read Playboy (or Playgirl) magazine. (PLAYBOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	56.8
2) No	38	43.2
Total	88	100.0

71) I have gone shopping on the Sabbath. (SHOPSABB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	86.4
2) No	12	13.6
Total	88	100.0

72) I have attended non-religious wedding ceremonies. (ATNDNON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	10	11.4
2) No	78	88.6
Total	88	100.0

73) I have defaced (e.g., painted or written on) churches or synagogues. (DEFACED)

	TOTAL	%
2) No	88	100.0
Total	88	100.0

74) I have attended religious services of religions other than my own. (ATTNDOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	42	47.7
2) No	46	52.3
Total	88	100.0

75) I have refused to attend a dance sponsored by a religious organization. (REFDANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

76) I have refused to discuss religion with my parents. (REFDISCP)

	TOTAL	%
2) No	88	100.0
Total	88	100.0

77) I have refused to attend a church or synagogue wedding. (REFWEDD)

	TOTAL	%
2) No	88	100.0
Total	88	100.0

78) I have drunk liquor on the Sabbath. (DRKLIQUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	45	51.1
2) No	43	48.9
Total	88	100.0

79) I have cheated on an examination. (CHTEXAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	23.9
2) No	67	76.1
Total	88	100.0

80) I have refused to have a Crucifix or a Mezzuzah in my local residence. (REFCRUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	4.5
2) No	84	95.5
Total	88	100.0

81) I have refused to spend an evening at a club sponsored by a religious organization. (REFEVENG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

82) I have turned off the religious sermon at the end of television broadcasting. (TURNSERM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	42.0
2) No	51	58.0
Total	88	100.0

83) I have dated a person against my parent's wishes. (DATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	23.9
2) No	67	76.1
Total	88	100.0

84) I have thrown stones at church or synagogue windows. (THSTONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

85) I have refused to attend a memorial service in a church or synagogue. (MEMSRV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	2.3
2) No	86	97.7
Total	88	100.0

86) I have used the expression 'for God's sake'. (GODSAKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	56.8
2) No	38	43.2
Total	88	100.0

87) I have refused to participate in discussions at religious foundations. (REFDISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	2.3
2) No	86	97.7
Total	88	100.0

88) I have refused to pray before or after meals. (REFPRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	4.5
2) No	84	95.5
Total	88	100.0

89) I have refused to consult a minister, priest, or rabbi on personal problems. (REFCONST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	8.0
2) No	81	92.0
Total	88	100.0

90) I have converted to another religion. (CONVOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	3.4
2) No	85	96.6
Total	88	100.0

91) I have refused to listen to the religious sermon at the end of television broadcasting. (REFTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	13.6
2) No	76	86.4
Total	88	100.0

92) I have read books by atheist writers. (RDATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	26	29.5
2) No	62	70.5
Total	88	100.0

93) I have attended classes on a religious holiday. (ATTCLASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	43	48.9
2) No	45	51.1
Total	88	100.0

94) I have refused to discuss religion with friends. (REFDISR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	6.8
2) No	82	93.2
Total	88	100.0

95) I have signed a petition opposing the tax-free status of religious institutions. (SIGNPET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	2.3
2) No	86	97.7
Total	88	100.0

96) I have played cards for money. (REFCARD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	45	51.1
2) No	43	48.9
Total	88	100.0

97) I have refused to state a religious preference during registration procedures. (REFSTATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11	12.5
2) No	77	87.5
Total	88	100.0

98) I have refused to have lunch at a cafeteria in a religious foundation. (REFLUNCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	1.1
2) No	87	98.9
Total	88	100.0

99) I have refused to donate money to a religious institution. (REFDONT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	4.5
2) No	84	95.5
Total	88	100.0

100) I have refused to attend a lecture sponsored by a religious organization. (REFALEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	3.4
2) No	85	96.6
Total	88	100.0

101) Start time of Relig2 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (STME2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

102) End time for Relig2 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (ETME2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

103) During the past year I have attended religious services (choose one): (RELIG91)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once a week or more	10	11.4
2) Once every two weeks	19	21.6
3) Once every month	24	27.3
4) Once every six months	17	19.3
5) Once a year	18	20.5
Total	88	100.0

104) My religion is: (RELIG92)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	8	9.1
2) Protestant	60	68.2
3) Jewish	2	2.3
4) Other	12	13.6
5) None (atheist)	6	6.8
Total	88	100.0

105) Start time of Relig3 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (STME3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

106) End time for Relig3 (hour: minutes: seconds) (See summary document for more information). (ETME3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	44.50	25.55

107) Total time (TTME)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	88	353.21	71.47

108) Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	42	47.7
2) Female	46	52.3
Total	88	100.0

109) Respondent's race (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	76	86.4
2) Black	10	11.4
3) Other	2	2.3
Total	88	100.0

110) College class (CSTAT) (for use with online analysis) (I-CLASSYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Freshman	33	37.5
2) Sophomore	20	22.7
3) Junior	17	19.3
4) Senior	18	20.5
Total	88	100.0