Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1999 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent ID (ID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	53,667.04	31,163.44

2) Interview started at (month) (SMON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
7) 7	1815	94.3
8) 8	100	5.2
9) 9	8	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

3) Interview started at (day) (SD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	14.27	6.55

4) Interview started at (hour) (SH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	16.26	4.07

5) Interview started at (minute) (SMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	23.97	17.49

6) Gender (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	962	50.0
2) Female	963	50.0
Total	1925	100.0

7) The respondent lives in: province (municipality), county (city), township (town, city, district). (LIVES)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	509.57	293.31

8) When were you born? (Age in R.O.C. years) (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	48.28	11.71

9) When were you born? (Month) (MNBORN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) 1	183	9.5
2) 2	155	8.1
3) 3	162	8.4
4) 4	146	7.6
5) 5	137	7.1
6) 6	138	7.2
7) 7	135	7.0
8) 8	156	8.1
9) 9	167	8.7
10) 10	180	9.4
11) 11	177	9.2
12) 12	155	8.1
97) Don't know or forgot	14	0.7
98) Don't understand	1	0.1
99) Refused	18	0.9
Total	1925	100.0

10) When were you born? (Day) (DAYBORN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	17.01	14.59

11) Where were you born: province (municipality), county (city), township (town, city, district)? (WHRBORN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	567.41	274.45

12) How long have you been living in this Township (Town/City/District)? ___ years (LONGLIVE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	36.72	35.47

13) Are you married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Unmarried	469	24.4
2) Married	1450	75.3
3) Other (please specify)	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

14) Are you currently living with your spouse? (LIVESP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	464	24.1
1) Yes	1342	69.7
2) No, I am divorced / separated	39	2.0
3) My spouse is deceased	48	2.5
4) We live separately or seldom live together because of jobs	21	1.1
5) We live separately due to other factors	8	0.4
6) Other (please specify)	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

15) What is your parents' ethnic background: father? (FA_ETHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fukienese of Taiwan	1451	75.4
2) Hakka of Taiwan	181	9.4
3) Aborigine	65	3.4
4) Mainlander	224	11.6
5) Overseas Chinese	2	0.1
6) Other (please specify)	1	0.1
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

16) What is your parents' ethnic background: mother? (MO_ETHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fukienese of Taiwan	1560	81.0
2) Hakka of Taiwan	183	9.5
3) Aborigine	71	3.7
4) Mainlander	108	5.6
5) Overseas Chinese	2	0.1
6) Other (please specify)	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

17) Currently or before retirement, what was your father's industry? (FAOCC1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	55.83	119.89

18) Currently or before retirement, what was your father's position (e.g. manager, section chief, staff in charge of external affairs, production staff, section member)? (FAOCC2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	543.39	247.83

19) Is your father the boss or is he employed by others? [For respondents who have retired, ask about the situation before retirement.] (FA_BOSS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	34	1.8
1) A boss	173	9.0
2) Employed by others	759	39.4
3) Helping in the family business	72	3.7
4) Self-employed	877	45.6
7) Don't know or forgot	4	0.2
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

20) What was the industry of your first formal job? (FA_1JOBA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	58.57	94.43

21) What was the position of your first formal job? (R_1JOBA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	535.29	270.52

22) [This question follows the question: What was the industry of your first formal job?] How old were you at that time? (AGE_1JOB)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	20.08	12.85

23) Currently or before retirement, what was your industry? (OCCA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	67.86	44.08

24) Currently or before retirement, what was your position (e.g. manager, section chief, staff in charge of external affairs, production staff, section member)? (OCCB)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	391.75	279.29

25) Are you the boss or are you employed by others (R_BOSS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	426	22.1
1) A boss	129	6.7
2) Employed by others	931	48.4
3) Helping in the family business	109	5.7
4) Self-employed	327	17.0
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

26) What is your education level? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) None	88	4.6
2) Self-study	1	0.1
3) Attended elementary school	57	3.0
4) Finished elementary school	291	15.1
5) Junior high school	271	14.1
6) Vocational junior high school	11	0.6
7) High school	242	12.6
8) Vocational high school	356	18.5
9) Cadet school	8	0.4
10) Five-year junior college (after junior high)	111	5.8
11) Two-year/three-year junior college (after high school of general subjects)	181	9.4
12) Military/police junior college	9	0.5
13) Military/police college	13	0.7
14) College	228	11.8
15) Graduate school	46	2.4
16) Other (please specify)	10	0.5
99) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

27) What is your father's education level? (FA_EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) None	384	19.9
2) Self-study	17	0.9
3) Attended elementary school	157	8.2
4) Finished elementary school	673	35.0
5) Junior high school	209	10.9
6) Vocational junior high school	6	0.3
7) High school	146	7.6
8) Vocational high school	61	3.2
9) Cadet school	5	0.3
10) Five-year junior college (after junior high)	31	1.6
11) Two-year/three-year junior college (after high school of general subjects)	19	1.0
12) Military/police junior college	3	0.2
13) Military/police college	39	2.0
14) College	73	3.8
15) Graduate school	6	0.3
16) Other (please specify)	44	2.3
97) Don't know or forgot	49	2.5
99) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

28) What is your mother's education level? (MOEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) None	761	39.5
2) Self-study	10	0.5
3) Attended elementary school	173	9.0
4) Finished elementary school	614	31.9
5) Junior high school	131	6.8
6) Vocational junior high school	10	0.5
7) High school	91	4.7
8) Vocational high school	43	2.2
10) Five-year junior college (after junior high)	10	0.5
11) Two-year/three-year junior college (after high school of general subjects)	9	0.5
12) Military/police junior college	0	0.0
13) Military/police college	0	0.0
14) College	15	0.8
15) Graduate school	1	0.1
16) Other (please specify)	21	1.1
97) Don't know or forgot	33	1.7
99) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

29) Do you go to temples or monasteries to worship to the gods? (WRSHTEMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1675	87.0
2) No	250	13.0
Total	1925	100.0

30) Do you go to the Buddhist temples to worship or to render respect to the Buddha? (WRSHBUD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	6	0.3
1) Yes	941	48.9
2) No	977	50.8
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

31) Then what is your religious belief? [If answered "Buddhism" then ask: "What sect does it belong to?"] (RELIGION)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	34.09	29.59

32) Has your family joined "the associations of the gods" (e.g., Second branch of Matsu Association)? (ASSOC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1317	68.4
1) Yes	34	1.8
2) No	574	29.8
Total	1925	100.0

33) What is your father's religious belief? (FA_REL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	41.12	83.83

34) What is your mother's religious belief? (MA_REL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	39.68	68.02

35) When did you start with this religious belief? (R.O.C. year) [Skipped if RELIGION= 10 "I have no religious belief"] (STARTREL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	47.19	24.88

36) Where did you live at that time? [This question follows the question: When did you start with this religious belief? Skipped if RELIGION = 10] (LIVETHEN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	491.95	320.83

37) Did you take part in any activity organized by a/some temple(s) or religious organization(s) last year? [Skipped if RELIGION=10.] (ORG_ACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	258	13.4
1) Yes	474	24.6
2) No	1193	62.0
Total	1925	100.0

38) Do you do voluntary work or go the temple to help? How often do you do so? (VOLTEMPL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1388	72.1
1) Four times a month	92	4.8
2) Once a month	44	2.3
3) Three or four times a year	59	3.1
4) Once or twice a year	80	4.2
5) Never	239	12.4
6) There was no such activity	23	1.2
Total	1925	100.0

39) Frequency of attendance: Sunday service (Christian) or Mass (Catholic). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1781	92.5
1) More than four times a month	72	3.7
2) Once to three times a month	33	1.7
3) Three to eleven times a year	7	0.4
4) Once or twice a year	14	0.7
5) Never	18	0.9
Total	1925	100.0

40) Frequency of attendance: Fellowship (Special activities for Christianity or Catholicism). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (FELLOWSH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1782	92.6
1) More than four times a month	43	2.2
2) Once to three times a month	37	1.9
3) Three to eleven times a year	12	0.6
4) Once or twice a year	5	0.3
5) Never	40	2.1
6) There was no such activity	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

41) Frequency of attendance: Bible class. [Only answered if Protestant Christian or Catholic] (BIBLCLS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1782	92.6
1) More than four times a month	13	0.7
2) Once to three times a month	8	0.4
3) Three to eleven times a year	29	1.5
4) Once or twice a year	26	1.4
5) Never	60	3.1
6) There was no such activity	7	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

42) Frequency of attendance: Lessons for new believers (Christianity) or lessons on doctrines (Catholicism). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (LESSON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1782	92.6
1) More than four times a month	9	0.5
2) Once to three times a month	4	0.2
3) Three to eleven times a year	14	0.7
4) Once or twice a year	31	1.6
5) Never	67	3.5
6) There was no such activity	18	0.9
Total	1925	100.0

43) Frequency of attendance: Spiritual practices. [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (PRACTICE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1782	92.6
1) More than four times a month	9	0.5
2) Once to three times a month	3	0.2
3) Three to eleven times a year	11	0.6
4) Once or twice a year	41	2.1
5) Never	67	3.5
6) There was no such activity	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

44) Frequency of attendance: Retreat (Christianity). [Only answered if Christian Protestant] (RETREAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1785	92.7
1) More than four times a month	4	0.2
2) Once to three times a month	2	0.1
3) Three to eleven times a year	6	0.3
4) Once or twice a year	15	0.8
5) Never	79	4.1
6) There was no such activity	34	1.8
Total	1925	100.0

45) Frequency of attendance: Holy Communion (Christianity) or Holy Sacrament (Catholicism). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (COMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1781	92.5
1) More than four times a month	10	0.5
2) Once to three times a month	18	0.9
3) Three to eleven times a year	27	1.4
4) Once or twice a year	32	1.7
5) Never	49	2.5
6) There was no such activity	7	0.4
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

46) Frequency of attendance: Doing voluntary work (or church services). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (VOL_WORK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1784	92.7
1) More than four times a month	24	1.2
2) Once to three times a month	15	0.8
3) Three to eleven times a year	19	1.0
4) Once or twice a year	30	1.6
5) Never	51	2.6
6) There was no such activity	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

47) Frequency of attendance: Helping preach the gospel. [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (PREACH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1783	92.6
1) More than four times a month	12	0.6
2) Once to three times a month	16	0.8
3) Three to eleven times a year	21	1.1
4) Once or twice a year	29	1.5
5) Never	58	3.0
6) There was no such activity	5	0.3
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

48) Frequency of attendance: Other scheduled meetings (please specify). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (OTHRMEET)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1795	93.2
1) More than four times a month	16	0.8
2) Once to three times a month	9	0.5
3) Three to eleven times a year	5	0.3
4) Once or twice a year	5	0.3
5) Never	52	2.7
6) There was no such activity	42	2.2
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

49) Frequency of attendance: Unscheduled meetings (please specify). [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (UNS_MEET)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1798	93.4
1) More than four times a month	4	0.2
2) Once to three times a month	10	0.5
3) Three to eleven times a year	40	2.1
4) Once or twice a year	18	0.9
5) Never	37	1.9
6) There was no such activity	17	0.9
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

50) Frequency of attendance: Gospel crusades: How many times a year? [Only answered if Christian Protestant or Catholic] (CRUSADES)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1834	95.3
1) 1	31	1.6
2) 2	48	2.5
3) 3	6	0.3
4) 4	1	0.1
5) 5	1	0.1
10) 10	1	0.1
97) Don't know or forgot	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

51) Do you take part in activities organized by other religious organizations? (REL_ACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	36	1.9
1) Yes	170	8.8
2) No	1719	89.3
Total	1925	100.0

52) How about previously? What was your religious belief or did you have none? (REL_PAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) No belief	449	23.3
2) Folk religion	615	31.9
3) Buddhism	366	19.0
4) Taoism	278	14.4
5) Yiguan Dao	31	1.6
6) Xuanyuanjiao	1	0.1
7) Catholicism	54	2.8
8) Islam	1	0.1
9) Protestant (specify denomination)	76	3.9
10) Other	51	2.6
97) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

53) At that time, did you become a member of this religious faith through some rituals? (RITUAL1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	233	12.1
1) Yes	326	16.9
2) No	1356	70.4
3) There is no such activity in this organization	10	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

54) What ritual is that? [Skipped if RELMEM=3] (RITUAL2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1596	82.9
1) Conversion to Buddhism	118	6.1
2) Passing on Triratna: the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha	53	2.8
3) Mind-Seal of the Buddhas	3	0.2
4) Ritual to convert to a certain Buddhist sect	2	0.1
5) Baptism	126	6.5
6) To initiate a teacher-student relationship with a master	6	0.3
7) Other	21	1.1
Total	1925	100.0

55) When did you attend this ritual? (R.O.C. year) [Skipped if RELMEM=3] (RITUAL3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	12.23	27.58

56) Do you view yourself as a devout believer? [Skipped if RELMEM=3] (DEVOUT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	84	4.4
1) Yes	941	48.9
2) No	675	35.1
7) Don't know or forgot	221	11.5
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

57) Is it possible that you might change your religious belief in the future? (CHANGREL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	287	14.9
1) Highly possible	7	0.4
2) Possible	123	6.4
3) Not quite possible	691	35.9
4) Highly impossible	640	33.2
7) Don't know or forgot	177	9.2
9) Refuse	0	0.0
Total	1925	100.0

58) Is is possible that you might believe in a religion in the future (FUT_REL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1627	84.5
1) Highly possible	7	0.4
2) Possible	57	3.0
3) Not quite possible	100	5.2
4) Highly impossible	57	3.0
7) Don't know or forgot	76	3.9
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

59) Do you engage in sitting in meditation (Za-Zen), sitting still as a form of therapy? (MEDITATE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1811	94.1
1) Yes	114	5.9
Total	1925	100.0

60) Do you engage in Buddhist chanting? (CHANT_B)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1720	89.4
1) Yes	205	10.6
Total	1925	100.0

61) Do you engage in Taoist chanting? (CHANT_T)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1862	96.7
1) Yes	63	3.3
Total	1925	100.0

62) Do you engage in practicing Qi? (PRAC_QI)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1885	97.9
1) Yes	40	2.1
Total	1925	100.0

63) Do you engage in reading religious scriptures? (SCRIPTUR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1745	90.6
1) Yes	180	9.4
Total	1925	100.0

64) Do you engage in giving thanks, repenting, or praying every day? (PRAY_ETC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1772	92.1
1) Yes	153	7.9
Total	1925	100.0

65) Do you engage in other personal spiritual practices? (OTH_PRAC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1890	98.2
1) Yes	35	1.8
Total	1925	100.0

66) Do you engage in any of the spiritual practices? (ANY_PRAC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	478	24.8
1) Yes	1447	75.2
Total	1925	100.0

67) Do you have relatives or friends who take part in the following activities: practicing Qi? (QI_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1348	70.0
1) Yes, in a personal manner	144	7.5
2) Yes, in a small organization, not well-known	188	9.8
3) Yes, in a big organization, well-known	73	3.8
7) Don't know or forgot	172	8.9
Total	1925	100.0

68) Do you think it is good for them to take part in practicing Qi? (QI_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1498	77.8
1) Very bad	2	0.1
2) Not good	20	1.0
3) Good	260	13.5
4) Very good	104	5.4
7) Don't know or forgot	38	2.0
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

69) Do you yourself take part in practicing Qi? (QI_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1853	96.3
1) Yes	72	3.7
Total	1925	100.0

70) Do you have relatives or friends who take part in the following activities: meditation? (MED_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1281	66.5
1) Yes, in a personal manner	177	9.2
2) Yes, in a small organization, not well-known	177	9.2
3) Yes, in a big organization, well-known	120	6.2
7) Don't know or forgot	170	8.8
Total	1925	100.0

71) Do you think it is good for them to take part in meditation? (MEDGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1430	74.3
1) Very bad	3	0.2
2) Not good	36	1.9
3) Good	297	15.4
4) Very good	122	6.3
7) Don't know or forgot	33	1.7
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

72) Do you yourself take part in meditation? (MED_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1810	94.0
1) Yes	115	6.0
Total	1925	100.0

73) Do you have relatives or friends who take part in the following activities: other practices of the kind (PRAC_FRN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1670	86.8
1) Yes, in a personal manner	31	1.6
2) Yes, in a small organization, not well-known	44	2.3
3) Yes, in a big organization, well-known	28	1.5
7) Don't know or forgot	152	7.9
Total	1925	100.0

74) Do you think it is good for them to take part in such activities: other practices of the kind? (PRACGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1813	94.2
1) Very bad	4	0.2
2) Not good	7	0.4
3) Good	56	2.9
4) Very good	35	1.8
7) Don't know or forgot	8	0.4
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

75) Do you yourself take part in such activities: other practices of the kind? (PRACSELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1894	98.4
1) Yes	31	1.6
Total	1925	100.0

76) Do you have relatives or friends who take part in the activities of new religions? (NEW_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	289	15.0
2) No	1612	83.7
7) Don't know or forgot	23	1.2
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

77) Do you think it is good for them to take part in the activities of these new religions? (NEW_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	143	7.4
1) Very good	71	3.7
2) Good	603	31.3
3) Not good	504	26.2
4) Very bad	59	3.1
7) Don't know or forgot	523	27.2
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	21	1.1
Total	1925	100.0

78) Do you yourself take part in the activities of the new religions? (NEW_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Yes	47	2.4
2) No	1872	97.2
7) Don't know or forgot	1	0.1
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

79) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organizations: Foguangshan (Hsingyun)? (FOG_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1348	70.0
1) One	134	7.0
2) Two	58	3.0
3) Over three	190	9.9
7) Don't know	195	10.1
Total	1925	100.0

80) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Foguangshan (Hsingyun)? (FOG_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1493	77.6
1) Very bad	9	0.5
2) Not good	22	1.1
3) Good	230	11.9
4) Very good	99	5.1
7) Don't know or forgot	71	3.7
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

81) Do you yourself take part in Foguangshan (Hsingyun)? (FOG_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1853	96.3
1) Yes	72	3.7
Total	1925	100.0

82) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organizations: Yin-hsin Chan Association (Miaotien)? (YIN_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1702	88.4
1) One	21	1.1
2) Two	9	0.5
3) Over three	17	0.9
7) Don't know	176	9.1
Total	1925	100.0

83) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Yin-hsin Chan Association (Miaotien)? (YIN_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1816	94.3
1) Very bad	18	0.9
2) Not good	32	1.7
3) Good	20	1.0
4) Very good	3	0.2
7) Don't know or forgot	36	1.9
Total	1925	100.0

84) Do you yourself take part in Yin-hsin Chan Association (Miaotien)? (YIN_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1920	99.7
1) Yes	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

85) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organizations: Dharma Drum Mountain (Shehgyan)? (DHA_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1553	80.7
1) One	68	3.5
2) Two	34	1.8
3) Over three	90	4.7
7) Don't know	179	9.3
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

86) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Dharma Drum Mountain (Shengyan)? (DHA_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1686	87.6
2) Not good	11	0.6
3) Good	109	5.7
4) Very good	74	3.8
7) Don't know or forgot	44	2.3
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

87) Do you yourself take part in Dharma Drum Mountain (Shengyan)? (DHA_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1880	97.7
1) Yes	45	2.3
Total	1925	100.0

88) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organization: Chungtai Mountain (Weijue)? (CHU_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1654	85.9
1) One	37	1.9
2) Two	18	0.9
3) Over three	50	2.6
7) Don't know	166	8.6
Total	1925	100.0

89) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Chungtai Mountain (Weijue)? (CHU_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1768	91.8
1) Very bad	5	0.3
2) Not good	20	1.0
3) Good	59	3.1
4) Very good	29	1.5
7) Don't know or forgot	44	2.3
Total	1925	100.0

90) Do you yourself take part in Chungtai Mountain (Weijue)? (CHU_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1905	99.0
1) Yes	20	1.0
Total	1925	100.0

91) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organizations: Universal Light Body Association (Sung Chi-Li)? (UNI_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1761	91.5
1) One	8	0.4
2) Two	2	0.1
3) Over three	4	0.2
7) Don't know	150	7.8
Total	1925	100.0

92) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Universal Light Body Association (Sung Chi-Li)? (UNI_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1848	96.0
1) Very bad	30	1.6
2) Not good	12	0.6
3) Good	8	0.4
7) Don't know or forgot	27	1.4
Total	1925	100.0

93) Do you yourself take part in Universal Light Body Association (Sung Chi-Li)? (UNI_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1923	99.9
1) Yes	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

94) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organizations: Supreme Master Chinghai's Association (Chinghai)? (SUP_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1692	87.9
1) One	39	2.0
2) Two	8	0.4
3) Over three	21	1.1
7) Don't know	165	8.6
Total	1925	100.0

95) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Supreme Master Chinghai's Association (Chinghai)? (SUP_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1801	93.6
1) Very bad	14	0.7
2) Not good	34	1.8
3) Good	23	1.2
4) Very good	5	0.3
7) Don't know or forgot	48	2.5
Total	1925	100.0

96) Do you yourself take part in Supreme Master Chinghai's Association (Chinghai)? (SUP_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1920	99.7
1) Yes	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

97) Do you have friends or relatives who take part in the following religious organizations: Tsu Chi Association (Chengyen)? (TSU_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	951	49.4
1) One	172	8.9
2) Two	104	5.4
3) Over three	532	27.6
7) Don't know	166	8.6
Total	1925	100.0

98) Do you think it is good for them to take part in Tsu Chi Association (Chengyen)? (TSU_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1094	56.8
1) Very bad	7	0.4
2) Not good	24	1.2
3) Good	375	19.5
4) Very good	347	18.0
7) Don't know or forgot	78	4.1
Total	1925	100.0

99) Do you yourself take part in Tsu Chi Association (Chengyen)? (TSU_SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1683	87.4
1) Yes	242	12.6
Total	1925	100.0

100) Do you believe in the following sayings? There is a supreme god in this universe. (SUPRGOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes, very much	329	17.1
2) Yes, somewhat	639	33.2
3) No, not really	455	23.6
4) No, not at all	235	12.2
7) Don't know or forgot	234	12.2
8) Don't understand	16	0.8
9) Refuse	14	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

101) Do you believe in the following sayings? Among the gods, there are status level differences. (GODSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes, very much	341	17.7
2) Yes, somewhat	718	37.3
3) No, not really	332	17.2
4) No, not at all	248	12.9
7) Don't know or forgot	263	13.7
8) Don't understand	13	0.7
9) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

102) Do you believe in the following sayings? Natural calamities are god's warnings to human beings. (GODSWARN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	4	0.2
1) Yes, very much	142	7.4
2) Yes, somewhat	468	24.3
3) No, not really	654	34.0
4) No, not at all	409	21.2
7) Don't know or forgot	224	11.6
8) Don't understand	10	0.5
9) Refuse	14	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

103) Do you believe in the following sayings? Heaven and hell certainly exist. (HEAVHELL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	397	20.6
2) Yes, somewhat	689	35.8
3) No, not really	358	18.6
4) No, not at all	169	8.8
7) Don't know or forgot	288	15.0
8) Don't understand	10	0.5
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

104) Do you believe in the following sayings? It must be ordained by fate if a person can become a president. (FATE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes, very much	336	17.5
2) Yes, somewhat	622	32.3
3) No, not really	437	22.7
4) No, not at all	346	18.0
7) Don't know or forgot	157	8.2
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	21	1.1
Total	1925	100.0

105) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you make a vow to the gods but do not keep your word, you will reap retribution. (RETRIBU)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	365	19.0
2) Yes, somewhat	741	38.5
3) No, not really	405	21.0
4) No, not at all	217	11.3
7) Don't know or forgot	174	9.0
8) Don't understand	9	0.5
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

106) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you work hard, you do not necessarily have to rely on the gods. (RELYGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	1023	53.1
2) Yes, somewhat	570	29.6
3) No, not really	213	11.1
4) No, not at all	66	3.4
7) Don't know or forgot	42	2.2
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	9	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

107) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you worship the gods with all your heart, you will be protected and blessed by them. (PROTGOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Yes, very much	479	24.9
2) Yes, somewhat	823	42.8
3) No, not really	387	20.1
4) No, not at all	113	5.9
7) Don't know or forgot	105	5.5
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

108) Do you agree with the following sayings? It is a waste to burn paper money. (BURNMNY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	408	21.2
2) Yes, somewhat	429	22.3
3) No, not really	678	35.2
4) No, not at all	232	12.1
7) Don't know or forgot	152	7.9
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	23	1.2
Total	1925	100.0

109) The following sayings are found in our society concerning the spirits. Do you believe in them? After a person passes away, his/her spirit and soul still exist. (SPIRITSO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	546	28.4
2) Yes, somewhat	790	41.0
3) No, not really	238	12.4
4) No, not at all	95	4.9
7) Don't know or forgot	247	12.8
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

110) The following sayings are found in our society concerning the spirits. Do you believe in them? Man's spirit and soul will reincarnate. (REINCAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	379	19.7
2) Yes, somewhat	639	33.2
3) No, not really	371	19.3
4) No, not at all	164	8.5
7) Don't know or forgot	360	18.7
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	9	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

111) The following sayings are found in our society concerning the spirits. Do you believe in them? Spirits that are not offered any worship will wander around. (SPIRITWA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	304	15.8
2) Yes, somewhat	684	35.5
3) No, not really	409	21.2
4) No, not at all	191	9.9
7) Don't know or forgot	322	16.7
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	10	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

112) The following sayings are found in our society concerning the spirits. Do you believe in demon possession? (DEMON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	281	14.6
2) Yes, somewhat	621	32.3
3) No, not really	486	25.2
4) No, not at all	220	11.4
7) Don't know or forgot	302	15.7
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

113) Do you agree with the following sayings? It is good to have children and grandchildren to worship you after your death. (WR_DEATH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Yes, very much	736	38.2
2) Yes, somewhat	732	38.0
3) No, not really	272	14.1
4) No, not at all	81	4.2
7) Don't know or forgot	91	4.7
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	10	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

114) Do you agree with the following sayings? If we do not offer worship to our ancestors, they will be angry about it. (WR_ANCES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	329	17.1
2) Yes, somewhat	577	30.0
3) No, not really	568	29.5
4) No, not at all	197	10.2
7) Don't know or forgot	242	12.6
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	11	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

115) Do you agree with the following sayings? If we offer worship to our ancestors at the allotted time, we will be protected and blessed by them. (WR_PROT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	402	20.9
2) Yes, somewhat	721	37.5
3) No, not really	462	24.0
4) No, not at all	144	7.5
7) Don't know or forgot	183	9.5
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	9	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

116) In our society, there are the following sayings. Do you believe in them? To meet someone or be with someone is something that has been predestined in the previous life or several lives before. (PREVLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	483	25.1
2) Yes, somewhat	834	43.3
3) No, not really	343	17.8
4) No, not at all	143	7.4
7) Don't know or forgot	117	6.1
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

117) In our society, there are the following sayings. Do you believe in them? Marrying the wrong person is a debt from a previous life. (PREVLIF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	356	18.5
2) Yes, somewhat	625	32.5
3) No, not really	550	28.6
4) No, not at all	255	13.2
7) Don't know or forgot	135	7.0
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

118) In our society, there are the following sayings. Do you believe in them? Working like a dog for one's children is a debt from a previous life. (PREVLIF3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	311	16.2
2) Yes, somewhat	572	29.7
3) No, not really	589	30.6
4) No, not at all	325	16.9
7) Don't know or forgot	123	6.4
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

119) In our society, there are the following sayings. Do you believe in them? Relatives and friends had a special bond with us in a previous life. (PREVLIF4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	418	21.7
2) Yes, somewhat	861	44.7
3) No, not really	323	16.8
4) No, not at all	178	9.2
7) Don't know or forgot	138	7.2
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

120) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you do something bad or good, it will affect the well-being of your descendents. (DESDEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	967	50.2
2) Yes, somewhat	736	38.2
3) No, not really	122	6.3
4) No, not at all	51	2.6
7) Don't know or forgot	45	2.3
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

121) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you do something bad or good, it will affect your destiny in the latter part of your life. (DESTINY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	784	40.7
2) Yes, somewhat	705	36.6
3) No, not really	206	10.7
4) No, not at all	92	4.8
7) Don't know or forgot	134	7.0
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

122) The following sayings are found in our society concerning "qi." Do you believe in them? Qigong can help cure diseases. (QI_CURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	281	14.6
2) Yes, somewhat	744	38.6
3) No, not really	388	20.2
4) No, not at all	143	7.4
7) Don't know or forgot	354	18.4
8) Don't understand	12	0.6
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

123) The following sayings are found in our society concerning "qi." Do you believe in them? Qi circulates in the human body. (QI_CIRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	523	27.2
2) Yes, somewhat	777	40.4
3) No, not really	229	11.9
4) No, not at all	94	4.9
7) Don't know or forgot	281	14.6
8) Don't understand	18	0.9
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

124) The following sayings are found in our society concerning "qi." Do you believe in them? A person's qi can be strengthened through cultivation. (QI_CULT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	443	23.0
2) Yes, somewhat	740	38.4
3) No, not really	281	14.6
4) No, not at all	101	5.2
7) Don't know or forgot	342	17.8
8) Don't understand	16	0.8
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

125) The following sayings are found in our society concerning "qi." Do you believe in them? If a person's qi is very strong, nothing can harm him or her. (QI_STRNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	303	15.7
2) Yes, somewhat	543	28.2
3) No, not really	549	28.5
4) No, not at all	230	11.9
7) Don't know or forgot	283	14.7
8) Don't understand	12	0.6
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

126) The following sayings are found in our society concerning "qi." Do you believe in them? In a place where the qi is powerful, trees and plants will grow well, and that place also will prosper. (QI_POWER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	453	23.5
2) Yes, somewhat	704	36.6
3) No, not really	346	18.0
4) No, not at all	128	6.6
7) Don't know or forgot	277	14.4
8) Don't understand	15	0.8
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

127) Do you believe that the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) promote and restrain one another? (FIVE_ELM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	344	17.9
2) Yes, somewhat	788	40.9
3) No, not really	220	11.4
4) No, not at all	101	5.2
7) Don't know or forgot	360	18.7
8) Don't understand	109	5.7
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

128) Do you believe in the following sayings? To be healthy physically and psychologically, we have to strike a balance between yin and yang, as well as maintain an adequate blending of the two. (YINYANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	526	27.3
2) Yes, somewhat	789	41.0
3) No, not really	221	11.5
4) No, not at all	76	3.9
7) Don't know or forgot	238	12.4
8) Don't understand	69	3.6
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

129) Do you believe in karma and reincarnation? (KARMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	572	29.7
2) Yes, somewhat	748	38.9
3) No, not really	277	14.4
4) No, not at all	131	6.8
7) Don't know or forgot	186	9.7
8) Don't understand	9	0.5
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

130) Do you believe in the following sayings? An individual is a small magnetic field, and the universe is a big magnetic field. A person is sick because there is no harmony between the two. (MAGNETIC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	203	10.5
2) Yes, somewhat	527	27.4
3) No, not really	443	23.0
4) No, not at all	179	9.3
7) Don't know or forgot	417	21.7
8) Don't understand	151	7.8
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

131) Do you believe in the following sayings? Practicing Buddhism or Taoism can increase your personal energy. (INC_ENRG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	364	18.9
2) Yes, somewhat	713	37.0
3) No, not really	321	16.7
4) No, not at all	143	7.4
7) Don't know or forgot	334	17.4
8) Don't understand	47	2.4
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

132) Do you believe in the following sayings? Wearing crystals (accessories) can better your personal magnetic field. (CRYSTALS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	68	3.5
2) Yes, somewhat	355	18.4
3) No, not really	626	32.5
4) No, not at all	320	16.6
7) Don't know or forgot	505	26.2
8) Don't understand	48	2.5
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

133) Do you believe in the following sayings? What Buddhist beads you should wear depend on what suits your personal magnetic field. (BEADMAG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	96	5.0
2) Yes, somewhat	336	17.5
3) No, not really	540	28.1
4) No, not at all	340	17.7
7) Don't know or forgot	563	29.2
8) Don't understand	45	2.3
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

134) Do you believe in the following sayings? It is scientific to say that the individual is a small magnetic field. (MAGNET_I)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	226	11.7
2) Yes, somewhat	538	27.9
3) No, not really	335	17.4
4) No, not at all	181	9.4
7) Don't know or forgot	515	26.8
8) Don't understand	126	6.5
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

135) Do you believe in the following sayings? Science today has proved that qigong is beneficial to the human body. (SCI_QI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	329	17.1
2) Yes, somewhat	698	36.3
3) No, not really	298	15.5
4) No, not at all	134	7.0
7) Don't know or forgot	435	22.6
8) Don't understand	28	1.5
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

136) Do you believe in the following sayings? Science can prove the existence of the spirit and the soul. (SCI_SOUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	182	9.5
2) Yes, somewhat	432	22.4
3) No, not really	564	29.3
4) No, not at all	240	12.5
7) Don't know or forgot	476	24.7
8) Don't understand	28	1.5
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

137) Do you believe in the following sayings? Science can prove that some people have supernatural power. (Supernatural power refers to a special power that enables the curing of diseases by the emission of light, qigong and healing without touching the patient.) (SCI_SPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	226	11.7
2) Yes, somewhat	586	30.4
3) No, not really	437	22.7
4) No, not at all	244	12.7
7) Don't know or forgot	405	21.0
8) Don't understand	24	1.2
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

138) Have you been to an altar in the past year? (ALTAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	116	6.0
2) Occasionally	586	30.4
3) Never	1223	63.5
Total	1925	100.0

139) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Health and peace. (ALTAR1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1480	76.9
1) Yes	445	23.1
Total	1925	100.0

140) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: A smooth career. (ALTAR2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1699	88.3
1) Yes	226	11.7
Total	1925	100.0

141) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Earning big money. (ALTAR3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1830	95.1
1) Yes	95	4.9
Total	1925	100.0

142) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: To have good results in studying and examinations. (ALTAR4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1844	95.8
1) Yes	81	4.2
Total	1925	100.0

143) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Problems concerning the discipline of children. (ALTAR5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1878	97.6
1) Yes	47	2.4
Total	1925	100.0

144) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Problems concerning relationships and marriage. (ALTAR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1881	97.7
1) Yes	44	2.3
Total	1925	100.0

145) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Family problems. (ALTAR7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1862	96.7
1) Yes	63	3.3
Total	1925	100.0

146) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Social stability, national prosperity and peace for the people. (ALTAR8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1873	97.3
1) Yes	52	2.7
Total	1925	100.0

147) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: To change the feng-shui (geomancy). (ALTAR9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1913	99.4
1) Yes	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

148) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: To dispel disasters and eliminating misfortunes. (ALTAR10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1736	90.2
1) Yes	189	9.8
Total	1925	100.0

149) [If ALTAR=1 or 2] What is your main purpose when going there (to the altar)? Choose all that apply: Other (please specify). (ALTAR11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1736	90.2
1) Yes	189	9.8
Total	1925	100.0

150) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) Self-cultivation. (WHYREL1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1658	86.1
1) Yes	267	13.9
Total	1925	100.0

151) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To seek redemption or repentance. (WHYREL2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1857	96.5
1) Yes	68	3.5
Total	1925	100.0

152) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To seek the truth. (WHYREL3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1808	93.9
1) Yes	117	6.1
Total	1925	100.0

153) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To seek peace. (WHYREL4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1443	75.0
1) Yes	482	25.0
Total	1925	100.0

154) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To understand the meaning of life. (WHYREL5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1797	93.4
1) Yes	128	6.6
Total	1925	100.0

155) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To seek wisdom. (WHYREL6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1812	94.1
1) Yes	113	5.9
Total	1925	100.0

156) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To reduce worries. (WHYREL7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1771	92.0
1) Yes	154	8.0
Total	1925	100.0

157) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To solve special problems. (WHYREL8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1858	96.5
1) Yes	67	3.5
Total	1925	100.0

158) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To bring good luck and avoid evil. (WHYREL9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1760	91.4
1) Yes	165	8.6
Total	1925	100.0

159) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To seek consolation. (WHYREL10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1753	91.1
1) Yes	172	8.9
Total	1925	100.0

160) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To seek spiritual sustenance. (WHYREL11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1626	84.5
1) Yes	299	15.5
Total	1925	100.0

161) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To make friends. (WHYREL12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1877	97.5
1) Yes	48	2.5
Total	1925	100.0

162) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) The attraction of the religious leader. (WHYREL13)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1909	99.2
1) Yes	16	0.8
Total	1925	100.0

163) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) The zealous introduction of relatives and friends. (WHYREL14)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1822	94.6
1) Yes	103	5.4
Total	1925	100.0

164) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) Future fate of going up to heaven or happiness after death. (WHYREL15)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1896	98.5
1) Yes	29	1.5
Total	1925	100.0

165) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To follow the faith of my parents. (WHYREL16)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	822	42.7
1) Yes	1103	57.3
Total	1925	100.0

166) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) Not applicable. (WHYREL17)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1902	98.8
1) Yes	23	1.2
Total	1925	100.0

167) Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) Other (please specify). (WHYREL18)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1812	94.1
1) Yes	113	5.9
Total	1925	100.0

168) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) (Choose all that apply.) A doctor (HEAL_DOC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	33	1.7
1) Yes	1892	98.3
Total	1925	100.0

169) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A Buddhist master (HEAL_BUD)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1813	94.2
1) Yes	112	5.8
Total	1925	100.0

170) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A Taoist master (HEAL_TAO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1831	95.1
1) Yes	94	4.9
Total	1925	100.0

171) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A Shaman (HEALSHAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1815	94.3
1) Yes	110	5.7
Total	1925	100.0

172) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A Catholic priest (HEALPRST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1917	99.6
1) Yes	8	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

173) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A pastor (HEAL_PST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1877	97.5
1) Yes	48	2.5
Total	1925	100.0

174) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A qigong master (HEAL_QIG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1863	96.8
1) Yes	62	3.2
Total	1925	100.0

175) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A person who possesses supernatural power (HEALSUPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1911	99.3
1) Yes	14	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

176) When you encounter diseases that are hard to cure, who do you ask to heal you? (Choose all that apply.) A spirit healer (HEALSPIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1877	97.5
1) Yes	48	2.5
Total	1925	100.0

177) How do you think your religious belief has helped you in your daily mood? (HELPMOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	3	0.2
1) Greatly	303	15.7
2) Somewhat	1034	53.7
3) Not much	217	11.3
4) Not at all	101	5.2
5) Have no religious belief	137	7.1
7) Don't know	120	6.2
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

178) How do you think your religious belief has helped you in your career (or studies)? (HELPCAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	113	5.9
1) Greatly	159	8.3
2) Somewhat	723	37.6
3) Not much	369	19.2
4) Not at all	239	12.4
5) Have no religious belief	132	6.9
7) Don't know	178	9.2
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	9	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

179) How do you think your religious belief has helped you in your interactions with coworkers (friends and classmates)? (HELPINTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Greatly	188	9.8
2) Somewhat	691	35.9
3) Not much	405	21.0
4) Not at all	278	14.4
5) Have no religious belief	146	7.6
7) Don't know	204	10.6
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	10	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

180) How do you think your religious belief has helped you in your interactions with your family members? (HELPFAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Greatly	233	12.1
2) Somewhat	893	46.4
3) Not much	311	16.2
4) Not at all	197	10.2
5) Have no religious belief	137	7.1
7) Don't know	143	7.4
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	9	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

181) Do you have your ancestral tablets in your current residence? (ANCS_TAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1132	58.8
2) No	793	41.2
Total	1925	100.0

182) If not, where are the ancestral tablets? [This question follows the question: Do you have your ancestral tablets in your current residence?] (WHERTABL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1204	62.5
1) Home of my grand parents	46	2.4
2) Home of my parents	269	14.0
3) Home of my uncles	63	3.3
4) Home of my brothers	68	3.5
5) Home of my ancestors or ancestral hall	145	7.5
6) Other (please specify)	124	6.4
7) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

183) Do you practice ancestor worship at home? (WR_ANCS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Yes	1635	84.9
2) No	288	15.0
Total	1925	100.0

184) Do you offer worship to the local deities, Mazhu, Guangong and other deities? (WR_LOC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes	1404	72.9
2) No	518	26.9
Total	1925	100.0

185) Have you or your family members ever attended the following important ceremonies by temples: neighboring local deities temples? (ATT_TEMP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes	876	45.5
2) No	1047	54.4
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

186) Have you or your family members ever attended the following important ceremonies by temples: deities in the local regions (neighborhood temples, village temples)? (ATT_LOC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes	973	50.5
2) No	949	49.3
Total	1925	100.0

187) Have you or your family members ever attended the following important ceremonies by temples: Taoist ritual of renewal? (ATT_RENW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes	808	42.0
2) No	1111	57.7
7) Don't know	2	0.1
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

188) Have you or your family members ever attended the following important ceremonies by temples: deities outside of the local regions (please specify)? (ATT_OUT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	89	4.6
1) Yes	425	22.1
2) No	1410	73.2
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

189) Do you think religions have a positive influence on society? (REL_INFL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	407	21.1
2) Yes, somewhat	1279	66.4
3) No, not really	71	3.7
4) No, not at all	10	0.5
7) Don't know	141	7.3
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	15	0.8
Total	1925	100.0

190) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Good physical health. (REL_POS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1663	86.4
1) Yes	250	13.0
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

191) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Spiritual and soulish sustenance. (REL_POS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	876	45.5
1) Yes	1037	53.9
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

192) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Exerting norms on behaviors. (REL_POS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1392	72.3
1) Yes	521	27.1
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

193) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Harmony among family, relatives and friends. (REL_POS4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1561	81.1
1) Yes	352	18.3
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

194) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Harmony among neighbors and coworkers. (REL_POS5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1717	89.2
1) Yes	196	10.2
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

195) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Peace in society. (REL_POS6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1420	73.8
1) Yes	493	25.6
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

196) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Improving the general practices of society. (REL_POS7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1329	69.0
1) Yes	584	30.3
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

197) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Improving general moral practices. (REL_POS8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1409	73.2
1) Yes	504	26.2
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

198) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Persuading people to do good. (REL_POS9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	737	38.3
1) Yes	1176	61.1
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

199) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Helping disadvantaged minorities and working for the well-being of society. (REL_PS10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1539	79.9
1) Yes	374	19.4
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

200) If there are positive influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Stabilizing feelings of the public. (REL_PS11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1456	75.6
1) Yes	457	23.7
7) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

201) Do you think religions have a negative influence on society? (REL_NEG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes, a lot	66	3.4
2) Yes, somewhat	1258	65.4
3) No, not really	315	16.4
4) No, not at all	61	3.2
7) Don't know	192	10.0
8) Don't understand	7	0.4
9) Refuse	23	1.2
Total	1925	100.0

202) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Superstition. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	755	39.2
1) Yes	1146	59.5
7) Don't know	11	0.6
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

203) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] People being cheated out of their money or charity. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	680	35.3
1) Yes	1221	63.4
7) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

204) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Incorrect concepts. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1417	73.6
1) Yes	484	25.1
7) Don't know	11	0.6
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

205) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Belief in utilitarianism (doing good reaps goodness in return). [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1613	83.8
1) Yes	288	15.0
7) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

206) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Creating family problems. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1591	82.6
1) Yes	310	16.1
7) Don't know	11	0.6
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

207) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Bad moral concepts. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1723	89.5
1) Yes	178	9.2
7) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

208) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Worsening the general practice of society. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1641	85.2
1) Yes	260	13.5
7) Don't know	11	0.6
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

209) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Jeopardizing public peace. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1597	83.0
1) Yes	304	15.8
7) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

210) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Marching. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NEG9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1807	93.9
1) Yes	94	4.9
7) Don't know	11	0.6
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

211) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Too much political interference. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NG10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1737	90.2
1) Yes	164	8.5
7) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

212) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Violating environmental protection. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NG11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1726	89.7
1) Yes	175	9.1
7) Don't know	11	0.6
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

213) If there are negative influences, what are they? Name as many as you would like. [Interviewers did not read a list of options.] Waste. [This question follows the question: "Do you think religions have a negative influence on society?"] (REL_NG12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1541	80.1
1) Yes	360	18.7
7) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refuse	12	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

214) Did you take part in a religious pilgrimage last year? (REL_PILG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	12	0.6
1) Yes	298	15.5
2) No	1615	83.9
Total	1925	100.0

215) To what extent do you think it is necessary to schedule a special day according to the instruction of the Almanac when doing the following things: getting married? (ALMANAC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is a must	934	48.5
2) It is better to do so	578	30.0
3) It does not matter	204	10.6
4) There is no need	184	9.6
7) Don't know	22	1.1
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

216) To what extent do you think it is necessary to schedule a special day according to the instruction of the Almanac when doing the following things: moving? (ALMANAC2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1	0.1
1) It is a must	785	40.8
2) It is better to do so	577	30.0
3) It does not matter	297	15.4
4) There is no need	234	12.2
7) Don't know	29	1.5
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

217) To what extent do you think it is necessary to schedule a special day according to the instruction of the Almanac when doing the following things: establishing a new company? (ALMANAC3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1	0.1
1) It is a must	866	45.0
2) It is better to do so	584	30.3
3) It does not matter	212	11.0
4) There is no need	197	10.2
7) Don't know	63	3.3
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

218) To what extent do you think it is necessary to schedule a special day according to the instruction of the Almanac when doing the following things: going out for a tour? (ALMANAC4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1	0.1
1) It is a must	53	2.8
2) It is better to do so	152	7.9
3) It does not matter	552	28.7
4) There is no need	1117	58.0
7) Don't know	49	2.5
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

219) Have you or your family members consulted a feng-shui (geomancy) master in the past five years? (GE_CONTA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	4	0.2
1) Yes	541	28.1
2) No	1372	71.3
7) Don't know	8	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

220) Did you or your family members consult a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your present residence? (GE_RESD1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Yes	552	28.7
2) No	1356	70.4
7) Don't know	15	0.8
Total	1925	100.0

221) What is the outcome of you or your family members' feng-shui (geomancy) consultation concerning your present residence? [Answered if FENRES=Yes.] (GE_RESD2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1363	70.8
1) Yes, it helped greatly	48	2.5
2) Yes, it helped somewhat	184	9.6
3) No, it did not help	45	2.3
4) It just gave me peace of mind	216	11.2
7) Don't know	67	3.5
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

222) Have you ever consulted a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your office? (GE_OFF1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	913	47.4
1) Yes	161	8.4
2) No	851	44.2
Total	1925	100.0

223) What is the outcome of your feng-shui (geomancy) consultation concerning your office? [Answered if FENOFF=Yes.] (GE_OFF2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1760	91.4
1) Yes, it helped greatly	22	1.1
2) Yes, it helped somewhat	57	3.0
3) No, it did not help	16	0.8
4) It just gave me peace of mind	50	2.6
7) Don't know	19	1.0
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

224) Have you or your family members ever consulted a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning the location to place your ancestral bones and ashes? (GE_BONE1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	7	0.4
1) Yes	1008	52.4
2) No	873	45.4
7) Don't know	37	1.9
Total	1925	100.0

225) When did you or your family members consult a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning the location to place your ancestral bones and ashes? (R.O.C. year) [Answered if FENANC=Yes.] (GE_BONE2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	43.51	42.27

226) What is the outcome of your or your family members' feng-shui (geomancy) consultation concerning the location to place your ancestral bones and ashes? [Answered if FENANC=Yes.] (GE_BONE3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	908	47.2
1) Yes, it helped greatly	60	3.1
2) Yes, it helped somewhat	242	12.6
3) No, it did not help	77	4.0
4) It just gave me peace of mind	431	22.4
7) Don't know	197	10.2
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	9	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

227) Have you or your family members ever consulted a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your ancestral tombs? (GE_TOMB1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	4	0.2
1) Yes	1171	60.8
2) No	709	36.8
7) Don't know	40	2.1
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

228) When did you or your family members consult a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your ancestral tombs? (R.O.C. year) [Answered if FENTMB=Yes.] (GE_TOMB2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	49.94	41.48

229) What was the outcome of your or your family members' feng-shui (geomancy) consultation concerning your ancestral tombs? [Answered if FENTMB=Yes.] (GE_TOMB3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	746	38.8
1) Yes, it helped greatly	65	3.4
2) Yes, it helped somewhat	280	14.5
3) No, it did not help	92	4.8
4) It just gave me peace of mind	513	26.6
7) Don't know	211	11.0
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	16	0.8
Total	1925	100.0

230) How much influence do you think consulting a feng-shui (geomancy) master can have on the following matters (including feng-shui inside and outside of the residence and ancestral tombs): Physical health? (GE_HLTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) A lot	125	6.5
2) Some	381	19.8
3) A bit	504	26.2
4) None	574	29.8
7) Don't know	329	17.1
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

231) How much influence do you think consulting a feng-shui (geomancy) master can have on the following matters (including feng-shui inside and outside of the residence and ancestral tombs): Wealth? (GE_WLTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) A lot	101	5.2
2) Some	356	18.5
3) A bit	505	26.2
4) None	621	32.3
7) Don't know	331	17.2
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

232) How much influence do you think consulting a feng-shui (geomancy) master can have on the following matters (including feng-shui inside and outside of the residence and ancestral tombs): Career? (GE_CAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	94	4.9
2) Some	366	19.0
3) A bit	511	26.5
4) None	610	31.7
7) Don't know	333	17.3
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

233) How much influence do you think consulting a feng-shui (geomancy) master can have on the following matters (including feng-shui inside and outside of the residence and ancestral tombs): Marital Relationship? (GE_MARIT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) A lot	65	3.4
2) Some	284	14.8
3) A bit	401	20.8
4) None	782	40.6
7) Don't know	374	19.4
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	14	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

234) How much influence do you think consulting a feng-shui (geomancy) master can have on the following matters (including feng-shui inside and outside of the residence and ancestral tombs): Prosperity for descendents? (GE_DESC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) A lot	114	5.9
2) Some	347	18.0
3) A bit	480	24.9
4) None	612	31.8
7) Don't know	355	18.4
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	11	0.6
Total	1925	100.0

235) How much influence do you think the following activities have on the development of a company (shop, factory) and the safety of its staff? Having the opening ceremony in January of the Chinese lunar calendar. (DEV_CER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) A lot	119	6.2
2) Some	454	23.6
3) A bit	495	25.7
4) None	500	26.0
7) Don't know	347	18.0
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

236) How much influence do you think the following activities have on the development of a company (shop, factory) and the safety of its staff? Creating a particular set up and décor (e.g. the seating arrangement for the boss and the staff). (DEV_DECO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) A lot	111	5.8
2) Some	422	21.9
3) A bit	519	27.0
4) None	530	27.5
7) Don't know	331	17.2
8) Don't understand	7	0.4
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

237) How much influence do you think the following activities have on the development of a company (shop, factory) and the safety of its staff? Offering incense and rendering worship to deities on the first, fifteenth (second, sixteenth) of each lunar month at the door entrance. (DEV_INCE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) A lot	115	6.0
2) Some	456	23.7
3) A bit	499	25.9
4) None	545	28.3
7) Don't know	299	15.5
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

238) How much influence do you think the following activities have on the development of a company (shop, factory) and the safety of its staff? Establishing a shrine to offer daily worship to the deities. (DEV_SHRN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	4	0.2
1) A lot	94	4.9
2) Some	426	22.1
3) A bit	489	25.4
4) None	576	29.9
7) Don't know	330	17.1
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

239) Do you have the following items displayed in your home: The Eight Trigrams? (HOME8TRI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	7	0.4
1) Yes	124	6.4
2) No	1794	93.2
Total	1925	100.0

240) Do you have the following items displayed in your home: Taoist magic incantations? (HOME_MAG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	4	0.2
1) Yes	236	12.3
2) No	1684	87.5
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

241) Do you have the following items displayed in your home: A picture or statue of a god? (HOMESTAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Yes	957	49.7
2) No	966	50.2
Total	1925	100.0

242) Do you have the following items displayed in your home: Evil-avoiding mirror, a leopard, toad or saber lion? (HOMELION)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	5	0.3
1) Yes	198	10.3
2) No	1722	89.5
Total	1925	100.0

243) Do you have the following items displayed in your home? Other (please specify). (HOME_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	223	11.6
1) Yes	107	5.6
2) No	1595	82.9
Total	1925	100.0

244) Do you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of divination: Eight Characters about one's birth? (DEST8CHA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	215	11.2
2) Yes, somewhat	887	46.1
3) No, not really	421	21.9
4) No, not at all	233	12.1
7) Don't know	164	8.5
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

245) Do you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of divination: Tzu-wei tou-shu? (DEST_TZU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	132	6.9
2) Yes, somewhat	722	37.5
3) No, not really	431	22.4
4) No, not at all	268	13.9
7) Don't know	339	17.6
8) Don't understand	28	1.5
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

246) Do you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of divination: Physiognomy and palmistry? (DESTPHYS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	137	7.1
2) Yes, somewhat	853	44.3
3) No, not really	435	22.6
4) No, not at all	261	13.6
7) Don't know	232	12.1
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

247) Do you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of divination: Feeling one's bones? (DESTBONE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	56	2.9
2) Yes, somewhat	426	22.1
3) No, not really	601	31.2
4) No, not at all	352	18.3
7) Don't know	477	24.8
8) Don't understand	6	0.3
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

248) Do you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of divination: Astrology, horoscope? (DESTHORO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes, very much	40	2.1
2) Yes, somewhat	485	25.2
3) No, not really	567	29.5
4) No, not at all	358	18.6
7) Don't know	436	22.6
8) Don't understand	31	1.6
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

249) Do you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of divination? Other (please specify). (DEST_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1599	83.1
1) Yes, very much	16	0.8
2) Yes, somewhat	36	1.9
3) No, not really	39	2.0
4) No, not at all	41	2.1
7) Don't know	191	9.9
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

250) Have you ever taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone? [If answer is no, skip to FORTACC.] (FORTUNE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	5	0.3
1) Yes	728	37.8
2) No	1191	61.9
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

251) Since January 1994, have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following methods of divination? Choose all that apply: Eight Characters about one's birth. [Interviewer: If the answer is either "no" or "forgotten" skip to FORTACC.] (FORTCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1629	84.6
1) Yes	296	15.4
Total	1925	100.0

252) Since January 1994, have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following methods of divination? Choose all that apply: Tzu-wei tou-shu. [Interviewer: If the answer is either "no" or "forgotten" skip to FORTACC.] (FORTTZU)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1721	89.4
1) Yes	204	10.6
Total	1925	100.0

253) Since January 1994, have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following methods of divination? Choose all that apply: Physiognomy and palmistry. [Interviewer: If the answer is either "no" or "forgotten" skip to FORTACC.] (FORTPHY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1781	92.5
1) Yes	144	7.5
Total	1925	100.0

254) Since January 1994, have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following methods of divination? Choose all that apply: Feeling one's bones. [Interviewer: If the answer is either "no" or "forgotten" skip to FORTACC.] (FORTBONE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1901	98.8
1) Yes	24	1.2
Total	1925	100.0

255) Since January 1994, have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following methods of divination? Choose all that apply: Astrology, horoscope. [Interviewer: If the answer is either "no" or "forgotten" skip to FORTACC.] (FORTAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1899	98.6
1) Yes	26	1.4
Total	1925	100.0

256) Since January 1994, have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following methods of divination? Choose all that apply: Other (please specify). [Interviewer: If the answer is either "no" or "forgotten" skip to FORTACC.] (FORTOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1852	96.2
1) Yes	73	3.8
Total	1925	100.0

257) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Problems concerning children's discipline. (WHYFORT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1894	98.4
1) Yes	30	1.6
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

258) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Taking an examination or pursuing my studies. (WHYFORT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1878	97.6
1) Yes	46	2.4
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

259) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Luck for money. (WHYFORT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1840	95.6
1) Yes	84	4.4
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

260) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Career problems. (WHYFORT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1734	90.1
1) Yes	190	9.9
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

261) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Relationship or marriage problems. (WHYFORT5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1790	93.0
1) Yes	134	7.0
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

262) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Health problems. (WHYFORT6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1850	96.1
1) Yes	74	3.8
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

263) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Problems concerning accommodations. (WHYFORT7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1910	99.2
1) Yes	14	0.7
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

264) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Predicting my luck in a given year. (WHYFORT8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1828	95.0
1) Yes	96	5.0
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

265) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Understanding my destiny. (WHYFORT9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1770	91.9
1) Yes	154	8.0
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

266) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Pure curiosity. (WHYFOR10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1776	92.3
1) Yes	148	7.7
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

267) Why did you have your fortune told? Choose all that apply. Other (please specify). (WHYFOR11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1887	98.0
1) Yes	37	1.9
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

268) Do you think having your fortune told has helped you? (FORTHELP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1340	69.6
1) Yes, it helped greatly	22	1.1
2) Yes, it helped somewhat	230	11.9
3) No, it did not help much	131	6.8
4) No, it did not help at all	119	6.2
5) Not sure	80	4.2
7) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

269) Do you think your fortune has been told accurately? (FORTACC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	9	0.5
1) Yes, very	63	3.3
2) Yes, somewhat	619	32.2
3) No, not really	415	21.6
4) No, not at all	221	11.5
5) Not sure	540	28.1
7) Don't know	16	0.8
9) Refuse	42	2.2
Total	1925	100.0

270) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Praying to God. (CH_PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes, very much	129	6.7
2) Yes, somewhat	611	31.7
3) No, not really	696	36.2
4) No, not at all	350	18.2
7) Don't know	131	6.8
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

271) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Burning incense and worship Buddha. (CH_BUDD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes, very much	110	5.7
2) Yes, somewhat	626	32.5
3) No, not really	687	35.7
4) No, not at all	356	18.5
7) Don't know	137	7.1
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

272) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Doing good to accumulate virtues. (CH_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes, very much	614	31.9
2) Yes, somewhat	947	49.2
3) No, not really	174	9.0
4) No, not at all	112	5.8
7) Don't know	72	3.7
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

273) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Changing luck by using magic. (CH_MAGIC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	4	0.2
1) Yes, very much	46	2.4
2) Yes, somewhat	322	16.7
3) No, not really	806	41.9
4) No, not at all	537	27.9
7) Don't know	203	10.5
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

274) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Changing the feng-shui (geomancy) of my residence. (CH_FENG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	81	4.2
2) Yes, somewhat	658	34.2
3) No, not really	592	30.8
4) No, not at all	363	18.9
7) Don't know	219	11.4
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

275) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Renovating my ancestral tombs. (CH_TOMBS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes, very much	80	4.2
2) Yes, somewhat	574	29.8
3) No, not really	637	33.1
4) No, not at all	359	18.6
7) Don't know	261	13.6
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

276) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Making personal efforts in practicing a religion. (CH_REL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes, very much	310	16.1
2) Yes, somewhat	738	38.3
3) No, not really	411	21.4
4) No, not at all	242	12.6
7) Don't know	213	11.1
8) Don't understand	7	0.4
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

277) Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Becoming empowered by a Taoist or Buddhist master. (CH_EMPOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	34	1.8
2) Yes, somewhat	284	14.8
3) No, not really	741	38.5
4) No, not at all	512	26.6
7) Don't know	326	16.9
8) Don't understand	24	1.2
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

278) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Sought help from a spiritual medium? (CH_HELP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes	112	5.8
2) No	1806	93.8
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

279) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Changed your luck? (CH_LUCK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes	170	8.8
2) No	1749	90.9
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

280) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Placated your zodiac year god? (CH_ZODIA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes	924	48.0
2) No	993	51.6
7) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

281) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Placated your constellation god? (CH_CONST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes	176	9.1
2) No	1732	90.0
7) Don't know	5	0.3
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

282) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Called back your wandering soul and pacified evil spirits that cause fear? (CH_SOUL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes	354	18.4
2) No	1565	81.3
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

283) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Lit the brightness lantern? (CH_LANTR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes	828	43.0
2) No	1090	56.6
7) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

284) Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Put on a peace talisman? (CH_TALIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	3	0.2
1) Yes	511	26.5
2) No	1405	73.0
7) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

285) Are you a long-term practitioner of a vegetarian diet? (VEGETAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Long-term practitioner of a vegetarian diet (pure vegetarian)	53	2.8
2) Practitioner of a vegetarian diet only on certain dates (the first and fifteenth of each lunar month and every morning)	170	8.8
3) Partly vegetarian (vegetables cooked with meat)	82	4.3
4) No	1618	84.1
Total	1925	100.0

286) Why have you followed a vegetarian diet? Choose all that apply: For religious reasons. [Skipped if VEG=No.] (VEGREL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1823	94.7
1) Yes	102	5.3
Total	1925	100.0

287) Why have you followed a vegetarian diet? Choose all that apply: For health reasons. [Skipped if VEG=No.] (VEGHLTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1781	92.5
1) Yes	144	7.5
Total	1925	100.0

288) Why have you followed a vegetarian diet? Choose all that apply: Following the example of others. [Skipped if VEG=No.] (VEGEXAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1894	98.4
1) Yes	31	1.6
Total	1925	100.0

289) Why have you followed a vegetarian diet? Choose all that apply: For other purposes (please specify). [Skipped if VEG=No.] (VEGOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1851	96.2
1) Yes	74	3.8
Total	1925	100.0

290) Do you wear Buddhist beads? (WEARBEAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	7	0.4
1) Yes	223	11.6
2) No	1695	88.1
Total	1925	100.0

291) Do you believe that practicing a religion will produce special or magical power (e.g., the ability to cure diseases) in people? (RELMAGIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	112	5.8
2) Yes, somewhat	466	24.2
3) No, not really	701	36.4
4) No, not at all	390	20.3
7) Don't know	236	12.3
8) Don't understand	15	0.8
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

292) Do you believe that the gods, Buddha, or God will keep devout believers from destined calamities (or disasters)? (CALAMITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	237	12.3
2) Yes, somewhat	746	38.8
3) No, not really	521	27.1
4) No, not at all	198	10.3
7) Don't know	211	11.0
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

293) Do you believe that spiritual mediums can help people to exorcise evil spirits or cure their diseases? (EXOREVIL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Yes,very much	62	3.2
2) Yes,somewhat	451	23.4
3) No, not really	647	33.6
4) No, not at all	568	29.5
7) Don't know	186	9.7
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

294) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Felt that a place that I visited looked familiar, yet knew for sure that I had not been there previously. (FAMILIAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1182	61.4
2) Once or twice	433	22.5
3) Several times	191	9.9
4) Often	49	2.5
5) Not applicable	55	2.9
8) Don't understand	9	0.5
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

295) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Felt that I seem to be able to receive messages from relatives who are far away in my dreams. (RECV_MSG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Never	1368	71.1
2) Once or twice	340	17.7
3) Several times	132	6.9
4) Often	23	1.2
5) Not applicable	52	2.7
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

296) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Seemed to see (or dream about) things which happen in the past or the next life. (NEXTLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1648	85.6
2) Once or twice	133	6.9
3) Several times	61	3.2
4) Often	9	0.5
5) Not applicable	63	3.3
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

297) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Had the experience of being possessed by the gods. (POSSESS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1818	94.4
2) Once or twice	23	1.2
3) Several times	25	1.3
4) Often	11	0.6
5) Can't choose	43	2.2
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

298) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Saw the appearance of the gods or some miracles that the gods had performed. (SAWGODS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	1	0.1
1) Never	1705	88.6
2) Once or twice	104	5.4
3) Several times	43	2.2
4) Often	17	0.9
5) Not applicable	44	2.3
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

299) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Saw a ghost. (GHOST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1728	89.8
2) Once or twice	99	5.1
3) Several times	36	1.9
4) Often	7	0.4
5) Not applicable	45	2.3
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

300) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Had the experience of being possessed by the spirits. (POSSESS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1829	95.0
2) Once or twice	32	1.7
3) Several times	7	0.4
4) Often	6	0.3
5) Not applicable	42	2.2
8) Don't understand	6	0.3
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

301) Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Saw others in the process of being possessed by the spirits. (POSSESS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Never	1627	84.5
2) Once or twice	163	8.5
3) Several times	52	2.7
4) Often	18	0.9
5) Not applicable	50	2.6
8) Don't understand	7	0.4
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

302) Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations? (DONATED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes	1412	73.4
2) No	511	26.5
Total	1925	100.0

303) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Folk Religions (DONFOLK)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1389	72.2
1) Yes	536	27.8
Total	1925	100.0

304) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Yiguan Dao (DON_YIG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1872	97.2
1) Yes	53	2.8
Total	1925	100.0

305) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Buddhism (DON_BUD)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1171	60.8
1) Yes	754	39.2
Total	1925	100.0

306) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Taoism (DON_TAO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1576	81.9
1) Yes	349	18.1
Total	1925	100.0

307) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Protestant Christianity (DONCHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1803	93.7
1) Yes	122	6.3
Total	1925	100.0

308) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Catholicism (DONCATH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1854	96.3
1) Yes	71	3.7
Total	1925	100.0

309) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Islam (DONISLAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1924	99.9
1) Yes	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

310) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Xuanyuanjiao (DONXUAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1924	99.9
1) Yes	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

311) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Tinlijiao (DON_TIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	0.00	0.00

312) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Liism (DONLIIS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	0.00	0.00

313) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Xiajiao (DONXIA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	0.00	0.00

314) If yes, which religions did you donated to? [This question relates to the question "Have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches or religious organizations?"] Other (please specify) (DON_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1865	96.9
1) Yes	60	3.1
Total	1925	100.0

315) Do you donate money regularly? [Choose all that apply.] Yes, every month. (DONMO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1610	83.6
1) Yes	315	16.4
Total	1925	100.0

316) Do you donate money regularly? [Choose all that apply.] No, irregularly. (DONIRR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	864	44.9
1) Yes	1061	55.1
Total	1925	100.0

317) Do you donate money regularly? [Choose all that apply.] Other (please specify). (OTHMON)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1845	95.8
1) Yes	80	4.2
Total	1925	100.0

318) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To eliminate disasters and to invite blessings, as well as to do charitable and pious deeds. (WHYDON1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1482	77.0
1) Yes	443	23.0
Total	1925	100.0

319) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To redeem a vow and show gratitude to the gods. (WHYDON2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1817	94.4
1) Yes	108	5.6
Total	1925	100.0

320) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To make a thanksgiving offering. (WHYDON3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1501	78.0
1) Yes	424	22.0
Total	1925	100.0

321) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To requite an obligation. (WHYDON4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1874	97.4
1) Yes	51	2.6
Total	1925	100.0

322) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To repay society. (WHYDON5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1639	85.1
1) Yes	286	14.9
Total	1925	100.0

323) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To give alms in order to practice my religious belief. (WHYDON6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1700	88.3
1) Yes	225	11.7
Total	1925	100.0

324) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] To build or renovate temples. (WHYDON7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1596	82.9
1) Yes	329	17.1
Total	1925	100.0

325) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] Because I have used something and it is embarrassing not to give some money. (WHYDON8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1857	96.5
1) Yes	68	3.5
Total	1925	100.0

326) Why do you donate money to temples/monasteries/churches? [Choose all that apply.] Others (please specify). (WHYDON9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1736	90.2
1) Yes	189	9.8
Total	1925	100.0

327) How much money in total did you offer to monasteries, temples or churches in the past year? (DON_TOTL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	510	26.5
1) None	98	5.1
2) NT$1000 or less	378	19.6
3) NT$ 1001-3000	358	18.6
4) NT$ 3001-5000	161	8.4
5) NT$ 5001-10000	117	6.1
6) NT$ 10001-15000	45	2.3
7) NT$ 150001-20000	22	1.1
8) NT$ 20001-30000	30	1.6
9) NT$ 30001-40000	18	0.9
10) NT$ 40001-50000	8	0.4
11) NT$ 50001-70000	4	0.2
12) NT$ 70001-90000	2	0.1
13) NT$ 90001-110000	4	0.2
14) NT$ 110001-150000	5	0.3
15) NT$ 150001-200000	3	0.2
16) More than NT$ 200000	2	0.1
97) Don't know	138	7.2
98) Don't understand	22	1.1
Total	1925	100.0

328) Do you believe that a person can become ill because of the following reasons: The hindrances that are produced as a result of actions? (ILL_ACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	198	10.3
2) Yes, somewhat	562	29.2
3) No, not really	559	29.0
4) No, not at all	369	19.2
7) Don't know	197	10.2
8) Don't understand	38	2.0
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

329) Do you believe that a person can become ill because of the following reasons: Punishment from God? (ILLPUNSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	78	4.1
2) Yes, somewhat	352	18.3
3) No, not really	751	39.0
4) No, not at all	521	27.1
7) Don't know	217	11.3
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

330) Do you believe that a person can become ill because of the following reasons: Rebukes from one's ancestors? (ILL_ANC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	93	4.8
2) Yes, somewhat	373	19.4
3) No, not really	731	38.0
4) No, not at all	501	26.0
7) Don't know	221	11.5
8) Don't understand	3	0.2
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

331) Do you believe that a person can become ill because of the following reasons: The work of evil spirits? (ILL_EVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	183	9.5
2) Yes, somewhat	668	34.7
3) No, not really	502	26.1
4) No, not at all	380	19.7
7) Don't know	182	9.5
8) Don't understand	5	0.3
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

332) Do you believe that a person can become ill because of the following reasons: Predestination? (ILL_PRED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	142	7.4
2) Yes, somewhat	481	25.0
3) No, not really	626	32.5
4) No, not at all	476	24.7
7) Don't know	188	9.8
8) Don't understand	6	0.3
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

333) Do you watch religious programs on TV or listen to them on the radio? (REL_TV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	399	20.7
2) Occasionally, but not intentionally	826	42.9
3) No	700	36.4
Total	1925	100.0

334) Do you read religious books or listen to religious tapes (e.g., Buddhist sutras, the Bible, etc.)? (REL_BKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	449	23.3
2) Occasionally, but not intentionally	537	27.9
3) No	939	48.8
Total	1925	100.0

335) Did you go to speeches given by religious people or conducted by religious organizations? (R_SPEECH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1395	72.5
2) Yes, once to thrice	347	18.0
3) Yes, four times or more	182	9.5
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

336) Did you donate any money last year for the printing of scriptures or books that promote virtues? (DON_VIRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	246	12.8
2) No	1675	87.0
7) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

337) Do you read books that promote virtues (READVIRT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	2	0.1
1) Never	800	41.6
2) Occasionally	832	43.2
3) Read Some	205	10.6
4) Read a lot	86	4.5
Total	1925	100.0

338) Do you read religious publications (e.g., weekly or monthly publications)? (REL_PUB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes	304	15.8
2) Occasionally, but not intentionally	548	28.5
3) No	1072	55.7
Total	1925	100.0

339) Have you ever heard of the following books: 'Many Lives?' (HEARD1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1253	65.1
1) Yes	672	34.9
Total	1925	100.0

340) Have you read the following book: 'Many Lives?' (READ1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1588	82.5
1) A small part	154	8.0
2) A large part	48	2.5
3) All of them	135	7.0
Total	1925	100.0

341) Do you accept the thoughts presented in the book: 'Many Lives?' (ACCEPT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1480	76.9
1) A small bit	280	14.5
2) Mostly	63	3.3
3) Fully	28	1.5
7) Don't know	74	3.8
Total	1925	100.0

342) Did you buy the book 'Many Lives?' yourself? (BUY1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1683	87.4
1) Others bought them	113	5.9
2) Bought by my family members	43	2.2
3) Bought by myself	86	4.5
Total	1925	100.0

343) Have you ever heard of the following books: 'Revolution in the Brain?' (HEARD2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1430	74.3
1) Yes	495	25.7
Total	1925	100.0

344) Have you read the book: 'Revolution in the Brain?' (READ2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1713	89.0
1) A small part	122	6.3
2) A large part	39	2.0
3) All of them	51	2.6
Total	1925	100.0

345) Do you accept the thoughts presented in the book: 'Revolution in the Brain?' (ACCEPT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1602	83.2
1) A small bit	177	9.2
2) Mostly	73	3.8
3) Fully	11	0.6
7) Don't know	62	3.2
Total	1925	100.0

346) Did you buy the book 'Revolution in the Brain?' yourself? (BUY2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1771	92.0
1) Others bought them	76	3.9
2) Bought by my family members	27	1.4
3) Bought by myself	51	2.6
Total	1925	100.0

347) Have you ever heard of the following books: 'EQ?' (HEARD3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1227	63.7
1) Yes	698	36.3
Total	1925	100.0

348) Have you ever read the book: 'EQ?' (READ3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1520	79.0
1) A small part	236	12.3
2) A large part	81	4.2
3) All of them	88	4.6
Total	1925	100.0

349) Do you accept the thoughts presented in the book: 'EQ?' (ACCEPT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1382	71.8
1) A small bit	235	12.2
2) Mostly	209	10.9
3) Fully	55	2.9
7) Don't know	44	2.3
Total	1925	100.0

350) Did you buy the book 'EQ?' yourself (BUY3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1618	84.1
1) Others bought them	119	6.2
2) Bought by my family members	56	2.9
3) Bought by myself	132	6.9
Total	1925	100.0

351) Have you ever heard of the book: 'The Bible Code?' (HEARD4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1661	86.3
1) Yes	264	13.7
Total	1925	100.0

352) Have you read the book: 'The Bible Code?' (READ4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1831	95.1
1) A small part	60	3.1
2) A large part	14	0.7
3) All of them	20	1.0
Total	1925	100.0

353) Do you accept the thoughts presented in the book: 'The Bible Code?' (ACCEPT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1787	92.8
1) A small bit	82	4.3
2) Mostly	12	0.6
3) Fully	6	0.3
7) Don't know	38	2.0
Total	1925	100.0

354) Did you buy the book 'The Bible Code?' yourself? (BUY4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1867	97.0
1) Others bought them	26	1.4
2) Bought by my family members	7	0.4
3) Bought by myself	25	1.3
Total	1925	100.0

355) Have you ever heard of the book: 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying?' (HEARD5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1629	84.6
1) Yes	296	15.4
Total	1925	100.0

356) Have you read the book: 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying?' (READ5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1794	93.2
1) A small part	73	3.8
2) A large part	23	1.2
3) All of them	35	1.8
Total	1925	100.0

357) Do you accept the thoughts presented in the book: 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying?' (ACCEPT5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1744	90.6
1) A small bit	85	4.4
2) Mostly	37	1.9
3) Fully	20	1.0
7) Don't know	39	2.0
Total	1925	100.0

358) Did you buy the book 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying?' yourself? (BUY5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1825	94.8
1) Others bought them	41	2.1
2) Bought by my family members	15	0.8
3) Bought by myself	43	2.2
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

359) Have you ever heard of books by Lin ching xuan? (HEARD6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1046	54.3
1) Yes	879	45.7
Total	1925	100.0

360) Have you read books by Lin ching xuan? (READ6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1356	70.4
1) A small part	391	20.3
2) A large part	126	6.5
3) All of them	52	2.7
Total	1925	100.0

361) Do you accept the thoughts presented in books by Lin ching xuan? (ACCEPT6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1333	69.2
1) A small bit	349	18.1
2) Mostly	159	8.3
3) Fully	19	1.0
7) Don't know	65	3.4
Total	1925	100.0

362) Did you buy books by Lin ching xuan yourself?' (BUY6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1487	77.2
1) Others bought them	157	8.2
2) Bought by my family members	73	3.8
3) Bought by myself	208	10.8
Total	1925	100.0

363) Have you ever heard of books by Osho? (HEARD7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1832	95.2
1) Yes	93	4.8
Total	1925	100.0

364) Have you read books by Osho? (READ7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1888	98.1
1) A small part	31	1.6
2) A large part	5	0.3
3) All of them	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

365) Do you accept the thoughts presented in books by Osho? (ACCEPT7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1877	97.5
1) A small bit	25	1.3
2) Mostly	6	0.3
3) Fully	3	0.2
7) Don't know	14	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

366) Did you buy books by Osho yourself? (BUY7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1904	98.9
1) Others bought them	9	0.5
2) Bought by my family members	2	0.1
3) Bought by myself	10	0.5
Total	1925	100.0

367) Have you ever heard of books on horoscopes? (HEARD8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	971	50.4
1) Yes	954	49.6
Total	1925	100.0

368) Have you read books on horoscopes? (READ9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1202	62.4
1) A small part	488	25.4
2) A large part	163	8.5
3) All of them	72	3.7
Total	1925	100.0

369) Do you accept the thoughts presented in books on horoscopes? (ACCEPT9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1236	64.2
1) A small bit	536	27.8
2) Mostly	94	4.9
3) Fully	13	0.7
7) Don't know	46	2.4
Total	1925	100.0

370) Did you buy books on horoscopes yourself? (BUY9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1434	74.5
1) Others bought them	203	10.5
2) Bought by my family members	98	5.1
3) Bought by myself	190	9.9
Total	1925	100.0

371) Have you ever heard of books on organic foods? (HEARD10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1234	64.1
1) Yes	691	35.9
Total	1925	100.0

372) Have you read books on organic foods? (READ10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1479	76.8
1) A small part	313	16.3
2) A large part	95	4.9
3) All of them	38	2.0
Total	1925	100.0

373) Do you accept the thoughts presented in books on organic foods? (ACCEPT10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1388	72.1
1) A small bit	224	11.6
2) Mostly	205	10.6
3) Fully	67	3.5
7) Don't know	40	2.1
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

374) Did you buy books on organic foods yourself? (BUY10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1599	83.1
1) Others bought them	140	7.3
2) Bought by my family members	75	3.9
3) Bought by myself	111	5.8
Total	1925	100.0

375) Generally speaking, do you feel happy in your life? (HAPPY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Very happy	278	14.4
2) Happy	651	33.8
3) Quite happy	852	44.3
4) Not very unhappy	127	6.6
5) Very unhappy	16	0.8
Total	1925	100.0

376) Do you feel troubled at present? (TROUBLED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, very troubled	170	8.8
2) Yes, somewhat	1100	57.1
3) No, not really	314	16.3
4) No, not at all	340	17.7
Total	1925	100.0

377) Do you feel that you have a good financial status at present? (FINANCGD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	3	0.2
1) Yes, very good	56	2.9
2) Yes, somewhat	1347	70.0
3) No, not really	460	23.9
4) No, not at all	57	3.0
7) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

378) Generally speaking, do you feel that you have any problem dealing with people? (PROBLEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	2	0.1
1) Yes, very much	14	0.7
2) Yes, somewhat	337	17.5
3) No, not really	393	20.4
4) No, not at all	1178	61.2
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

379) In the past year, have you ever thought about the significance of dying or things related to death? (DEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, often	150	7.8
2) Yes, sometimes	396	20.6
3) Yes, occasionally	546	28.4
4) No, never	833	43.3
Total	1925	100.0

380) Do these things bother you? [This question follows the question: "In the past year, have you ever thought about the significance of dying or things related to death?"] (BOTHRYOU)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing	821	42.6
1) Yes, very much	34	1.8
2) Yes, somewhat	277	14.4
3) No, not really	414	21.5
4) No, not at all	378	19.6
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

381) Do you feel that your current job is very stable? (JOB_STAB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	496	25.8
1) Very stable	419	21.8
2) Stable	667	34.6
3) Unstable	220	11.4
4) Very unstable	37	1.9
5) Hard to say	70	3.6
7) Don't know	11	0.6
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

382) Do you think that the one who is responsible for family expenditures (the chief money-maker) has a stable or unstable job? [Not answered if JOBSTBL=0 "Not applicable"] (FAM_STAB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	1416	73.6
1) Very stable	138	7.2
2) Stable	233	12.1
3) Unstable	99	5.1
4) Very unstable	11	0.6
5) Hard to say	20	1.0
7) Don't know	6	0.3
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

383) What do you expect your physical health to be like in next three to five years? (HLTH_FUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much better	87	4.5
2) A bit better	135	7.0
3) To stay the same	986	51.2
4) A little worse	310	16.1
5) Much worse	16	0.8
6) Hard to say	219	11.4
7) Don't know	165	8.6
8) Don't understand	4	0.2
9) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

384) What do you expect your career to be like in next three to five years? (CAR_FUTR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	448	23.3
1) Much better	115	6.0
2) A bit better	306	15.9
3) To stay the same	610	31.7
4) A little worse	66	3.4
5) Much worse	8	0.4
6) Hard to say	251	13.0
7) Don't know	115	6.0
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

385) What do you expect the career of the one who is responsible for family expenditures (the chief money-maker) to be like in next three to five years? [Only answered if CAR3YR=0 "Not applicable."] (FAM_CAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1446	75.1
1) Much better	22	1.1
2) A bit better	92	4.8
3) To stay the same	207	10.8
4) A little worse	28	1.5
5) Much worse	3	0.2
6) Hard to say	72	3.7
7) Don't know	54	2.8
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

386) What do you think your marriage will be like in next three to five years? (MART_FUT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	431	22.4
1) Much better	303	15.7
2) A bit better	141	7.3
3) To stay the same	834	43.3
4) A little worse	8	0.4
5) Much worse	5	0.3
6) Hard to say	98	5.1
7) Don't know	89	4.6
9) Refuse	16	0.8
Total	1925	100.0

387) What do you expect your relationship with your family members to be like in next three to five years? (FAM_FUTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much better	391	20.3
2) A bit better	277	14.4
3) To stay the same	1089	56.6
4) A little worse	11	0.6
5) Much worse	2	0.1
6) Hard to say	92	4.8
7) Don't know	57	3.0
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

388) Do you have the following feelings? ‘People often say that accidents happen anytime; do you often worry about this?' (ACCIDENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, often	122	6.3
2) Yes, sometimes	687	35.7
3) Seldom	461	23.9
4) Never	648	33.7
7) Don't know	6	0.3
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

389) Do you have the following feelings? ‘Do you often feel that you are very lonely?' (LONELY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes, often	61	3.2
2) Yes, sometimes	388	20.2
3) Seldom	477	24.8
4) Never	997	51.8
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

390) Do you have the following feelings? ‘Do you often feel that there are many things you are not certain of?' (CERTAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, often	161	8.4
2) Yes, sometimes	638	33.1
3) Seldom	471	24.5
4) Never	646	33.6
7) Don't know	5	0.3
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

391) Do you often have the following feelings? ‘Do you feel that your future is uncertain?' (FUTURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	509	26.4
2) No	955	49.6
3) Hard to say	358	18.6
7) Don't know	103	5.4
Total	1925	100.0

392) Do you often have the following feelings? ‘Do you feel that there is more sorrow and less joy in life?' (SORROW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	672	34.9
2) No	900	46.8
3) Hard to say	310	16.1
7) Don't know	43	2.2
Total	1925	100.0

393) Do you often have the following feelings? ‘Do you feel that there are lots of misfortunes in life?' (MISFORTN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1	0.1
1) Yes	617	32.1
2) No	907	47.1
3) Hard to say	331	17.2
7) Don't know	69	3.6
Total	1925	100.0

394) Do you often have the following feelings? ‘Do you believe that at the end life is only vanity?' (VANITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	724	37.6
2) No	853	44.3
3) Hard to say	262	13.6
7) Don't know	86	4.5
Total	1925	100.0

395) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 0-5 years old. (PSYCH5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1912	99.3
1) Yes	7	0.4
7) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

396) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 6-10 years old (PSYCH6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1886	98.0
1) Yes	33	1.7
7) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

397) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 11-15 years old (PSYCH11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1779	92.4
1) Yes	140	7.3
7) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

398) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 16-20 years old (PSYCH16)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1549	80.5
1) Yes	370	19.2
7) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

399) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 21-25 years old (PSYCH21)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1574	81.8
1) Yes	346	18.0
7) Don't know	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

400) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 26-30 years old (PSYCH26)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1647	85.6
1) Yes	273	14.2
7) Don't know	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

401) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 31-35 years old (PSYCH31)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1669	86.7
1) Yes	251	13.0
7) Don't know	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

402) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 36-40 years old (PSYCH36)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1751	91.0
1) Yes	170	8.8
7) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

403) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 41-45 years old (PSYCH41)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1804	93.7
1) Yes	118	6.1
7) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

404) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 46-50 years old (PSYCH46)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1858	96.5
1) Yes	64	3.3
7) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

405) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 51-55 years old (PSYCH51)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1872	97.2
1) Yes	50	2.6
7) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

406) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. 56-60 years old (PSYCH56)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1883	97.8
1) Yes	39	2.0
7) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

407) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. After 60 years old (PSYCH60)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1909	99.2
1) Yes	13	0.7
7) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

408) At what ages did you feel very frustrated psychologically? Choose all that apply. Never (PSYCHNEV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1442	74.9
1) Yes	480	24.9
7) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1925	100.0

409) Have you ever been unable to live a normal life for more than a month because of injuries or sickness? (INJURY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	373	19.4
2) No	1551	80.6
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

410) Do you know at what hour you were born? (HOURBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes (please specify your birth hour)	876	45.5
2) Don't know	918	47.7
3) Yes, but I don't want to answer	131	6.8
Total	1925	100.0

411) [Answered if HRBORN=1 "Yes."] Please specify your birth hour. (HOURBOR2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1049	54.5
1) 23:00-00:59	110	5.7
2) 01:00-02:59	49	2.5
3) 03:00-04:59	77	4.0
4) 05:00-06:59	114	5.9
5) 07:00-08:59	104	5.4
6) 09:00-10:59	54	2.8
7) 11:00-12:59	105	5.5
8) 13:00-14:59	41	2.1
9) 15:00-16:59	45	2.3
10) 17:00-18:59	63	3.3
11) 19:00-20:59	68	3.5
12) 21:00-22:59	42	2.2
97) Don't know	2	0.1
99) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

412) Do you agree with the following statements? The present economic situation is not stable. (ECONOMY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	775	40.3
2) Yes, somewhat	657	34.1
3) No, not really	287	14.9
4) No, not at all	86	4.5
7) Don't know	107	5.6
8) Don't understand	6	0.3
9) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1925	100.0

413) Do you agree with the following statements? The government's policy is often changing. (GOVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes,very	1049	54.5
2) Yes,somewhat	595	30.9
3) No, not really	100	5.2
4) No, not at all	34	1.8
7) Don't know	128	6.6
8) Don't understand	6	0.3
9) Refuse	13	0.7
Total	1925	100.0

414) Do you agree with the following statements? Social security is deteriorating; it is more possible for people to become victims of crime. (SOCSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very	1276	66.3
2) Yes, somewhat	499	25.9
3) No, not really	78	4.1
4) No, not at all	15	0.8
7) Don't know	50	2.6
8) Don't understand	2	0.1
9) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

415) Do you agree with the following statements? Social values are constantly changing, so we don't know the right thing to do. (SOC_VALU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes,very	838	43.5
2) Yes,somewhat	648	33.7
3) No, not really	216	11.2
4) No, not at all	66	3.4
7) Don't know	137	7.1
8) Don't understand	14	0.7
9) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1925	100.0

416) What is your average monthly income? (INC_MONT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	4	0.2
1) No income	467	24.3
2) NT$10,000 or less	129	6.7
3) NT$10,001-20,000	216	11.2
4) NT$20,001-30,000	307	15.9
5) NT$30,001-40,000	254	13.2
6) NT$40,001-50,000	182	9.5
7) NT$50,001-60,000	120	6.2
8) NT$60,001-70,000	67	3.5
9) NT$70,001-80,000	33	1.7
10) NT$80,001-90,000	18	0.9
11) NT$90,001-100,000	23	1.2
12) NT$100,001-110,000	21	1.1
13) NT$110,001-120,000	5	0.3
14) NT$120,001-130,000	8	0.4
16) NT$140,001-150,000	4	0.2
17) NT$150,001-160,000	4	0.2
18) NT$160,001-170,000	1	0.1
19) NT$170,001-180,000	2	0.1
20) NT$180,001-190,000	1	0.1
21) NT$190,001-200,000	3	0.2
22) More than NT$200,000	8	0.4
97) Don't know	18	0.9
99) Refuse	30	1.6
Total	1925	100.0

417) What is your spouse's average monthly income? (INC_MOSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	523	27.2
1) No income	413	21.5
2) NT$10,000 or less	66	3.4
3) NT$10,001-20,000	141	7.3
4) NT$20,001-30,000	193	10.0
5) NT$30,001-40,000	175	9.1
6) NT$40,001-50,000	117	6.1
7) NT$50,001-60,000	79	4.1
8) NT$60,001-70,000	54	2.8
9) NT$70,001-80,000	38	2.0
10) NT$80,001-90,000	18	0.9
11) NT$90,001-100,000	10	0.5
12) NT$100,001-110,000	11	0.6
13) NT$110,001-120,000	3	0.2
14) NT$120,001-130,000	5	0.3
15) NT$130,001-140,000	2	0.1
16) NT$140,001-150,000	3	0.2
17) NT$150,001-160,000	2	0.1
18) NT$160,001-170,000	2	0.1
21) NT$190,001-200,000	1	0.1
22) More than NT$200,000	12	0.6
97) Don't know	32	1.7
99) Refuse	25	1.3
Total	1925	100.0

418) What is your average monthly household income? (INC_MOHH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1925	15.23	24.57

419) Do you own the following items at home: Hi-fi stereo. (O_STEREO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	444	23.1
1) Yes	1479	76.8
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

420) Do you own the following items at home: Video cassette recorders. (O_VIDEO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	516	26.8
1) Yes	1407	73.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

421) Do you own the following items at home: (Authentic) paintings and photographs. (O_PAINT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1619	84.1
1) Yes	304	15.8
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

422) Do you own the following items at home: (Duplicate) paintings, and carvings (sculptures). (O_PAINT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1399	72.7
1) Yes	524	27.2
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

423) Do you own the following items at home: Piano (O_PIANO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1622	84.3
1) Yes	301	15.6
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

424) Do you own the following items at home: Antiques (O_ANTIQU)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1749	90.9
1) Yes	174	9.0
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

425) Do you own the following items at home: Gramophone records, CDs and cassette tapes (O_RECORD)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	312	16.2
1) Yes	1611	83.7
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

426) Do you own the following items at home: Books (O_BOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	302	15.7
1) Yes	1621	84.2
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

427) Have you personally had a supernatural experience? (SUPNATUR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	4	0.2
1) Yes	241	12.5
2) No	1677	87.1
8) Don't understand	1	0.1
9) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

428) If we ask an interviewer to come and interview you on this subject next time, would you be willing to share your supernatural experience with us? (SHAREEXP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Missing or Not applicable	1682	87.4
1) Yes	125	6.5
2) No	116	6.0
7) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1925	100.0

429) When were you born? (Age in R.O.C. years) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 22-30	193	10.0
2) 31-40	291	15.1
3) 41-45	287	14.9
4) 46-50	292	15.2
5) 51-60	522	27.1
6) 61-68	340	17.7
Total	1925	100.0

430) What is your education level? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, self-study or Elementary	437	22.8
2) Junior high school (including vocational)	282	14.7
3) High school (HS)	242	12.7
4) Vocational HS (or cadet)	364	19.0
5) Junior college (of any kind)	301	15.7
6) College or Grad school	287	15.0
Missing	12
Total	1913	100.0

431) Gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	962	50.0
2) Female	963	50.0
Total	1925	100.0

432) What is your average monthly household income? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) NT$20,001 or less	321	18.2
2) NT$30,001-40,000	256	14.5
3) NT$40,001-60,000	414	23.4
4) NT$60,001-80,000	250	14.2
5) NT$80,001-120,000	326	18.5
6) More than NT$120,000	199	11.3
Missing	159
Total	1766	100.0

433) Are you married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Unmarried	469	24.4
2) Married	1450	75.6
Missing	6
Total	1919	100.0

434) Then what is your religious belief? [If answered "Buddhism" then ask: "What sect does it belong to?"] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) "I have no religious belief"	262	13.6
2) Folk religion of any kind	643	33.4
3) Buddhism (any sect)	506	26.3
4) Taoism	245	12.7
5) Christian (includes Cath and Prot)	139	7.2
6) All other religions (including mixes of religions)	129	6.7
Missing	1
Total	1924	100.0