Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006 - Analysis
RELEAD (Weighted by WEIGHT)
At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on government leaders and institutions such as the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court, or losing its influence? [Answered only if FORM = 2.]
Percent | Cumulative Percent | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
1) Increasing influence | 42.0% | 42.0% | ||
2) Losing influence | 45.6% | 87.6% | ||
3) Same | 5.7% | 93.3% | ||
9) Don't know/Refused | 6.7% | 100.0% | ||
Missing | 996 | |||
Total Unweighted N = 1007 |
Age (I-AGE)
18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-64 | 65+ | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing influence | 52.5% | 43.6% | 37.9% | 42.7% | 35.4% | 6 | 41.8% |
Losing influence | 40.7% | 44.2% | 55.9% | 44.5% | 43.4% | 0 | 46.0% |
Same | 4.2% | 7.0% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3 | 5.4% |
Don't know/Refused | 2.5% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 7.4% | 12.0% | 0 | 6.7% |
Missing | 69 | 116 | 156 | 402 | 240 | 1005 | 13 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Worship attendance (I-ATTEND)
More than once a week | Once a week | Once or twice a month | A few times a year | Seldom | Never | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing influence | 32.2% | 38.3% | 41.9% | 41.3% | 46.6% | 57.0% | 1 | 42.0% |
Losing influence | 59.4% | 50.8% | 45.6% | 44.2% | 35.3% | 31.4% | 3 | 45.5% |
Same | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 11.3% | 5.8% | 0 | 5.9% |
Don't know/Refused | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 1 | 6.7% |
Missing | 165 | 280 | 139 | 155 | 145 | 104 | 1001 | 8 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Education (I-EDUC)
Less than high school | High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate) | Some college, no 4-year degree (or Vocational or Technical degree AFTER high school) | College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree) | Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing influence | 31.5% | 41.9% | 37.2% | 52.7% | 52.0% | 1 | 42.1% |
Losing influence | 52.4% | 50.1% | 49.4% | 34.1% | 32.7% | 0 | 45.9% |
Same | 7.0% | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 10.2% | 1 | 5.4% |
Don't know/Refused | 9.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 1 | 6.6% |
Missing | 83 | 270 | 252 | 225 | 158 | 999 | 8 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Gender (I-GENDER)
Male | Female | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing influence | 41.9% | 42.0% | 0 | 42.0% |
Losing influence | 45.2% | 45.8% | 0 | 45.5% |
Same | 7.0% | 4.6% | 0 | 5.8% |
Don't know/Refused | 5.8% | 7.6% | 0 | 6.7% |
Missing | 489 | 507 | 996 | 0 |
Total | 100% | 100% |
Household income (I-INCOME)
Less than $20,000 | 20 to under $30,000 | 30 to under $50,000 | 50 to under $75,000 | 75 to under $100,000 | $100,000 or more | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing influence | 39.9% | 38.4% | 41.0% | 38.9% | 53.4% | 44.5% | 52 | 42.2% |
Losing influence | 45.8% | 50.9% | 52.4% | 47.8% | 39.8% | 43.7% | 46 | 47.3% |
Same | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 7.6% | 16 | 4.8% |
Don't know/Refused | 10.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 18 | 5.8% |
Missing | 132 | 92 | 202 | 142 | 120 | 174 | 1128 | 134 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Marital status (I-MARITAL)
Married | Divorced or separated | Widowed | Never been married | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing influence | 39.7% | 33.6% | 40.3% | 54.7% | 4 | 41.9% |
Losing influence | 48.2% | 53.4% | 40.3% | 36.5% | 0 | 46.0% |
Same | 5.4% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 1 | 5.4% |
Don't know/Refused | 6.8% | 5.5% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 1 | 6.7% |
Missing | 569 | 152 | 117 | 152 | 1002 | 6 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |