Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%11%9%47%1%25,048
200728%10%8%53%1%28,279
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are ages…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week14%33%30%22%7,732
Once or twice a month23%37%24%16%2,491
Several times a year20%34%27%20%2,340
Seldom/never17%32%30%21%11,796
Don't know10%20%24%47%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%10%28%35%16%2%7,732
Once or twice a month15%14%31%29%10%1%2,491
Several times a year12%14%27%32%13%1%2,340
Seldom/never11%12%27%36%13%2%11,796
Don't know3%8%19%35%31%4%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMenWomenSample size
At least once a week41%59%7,929
Once or twice a month43%57%2,547
Several times a year47%53%2,386
Seldom/never48%52%12,000
Don't know36%64%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week60%18%2%17%4%7,815
Once or twice a month57%17%2%21%3%2,510
Several times a year65%13%2%16%4%2,363
Seldom/never72%8%2%15%3%11,876
Don't know55%21%1%19%4%173
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week16%7%77%7,836
Once or twice a month17%9%74%2,507
Several times a year15%8%77%2,359
Seldom/never12%10%77%11,869
Don't know20%3%77%178
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who have a household income of…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week39%21%27%14%6,769
Once or twice a month39%20%26%15%2,233
Several times a year33%22%27%18%2,103
Seldom/never33%21%27%20%10,402
Don't know70%12%9%9%109
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who have completed…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week45%31%15%8%7,878
Once or twice a month44%33%14%9%2,536
Several times a year40%33%17%10%2,369
Seldom/never43%32%16%10%11,937
Don't know55%28%12%5%178
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week57%4%13%9%17%7,887
Once or twice a month50%6%13%6%24%2,541
Several times a year50%6%13%8%23%2,381
Seldom/never49%8%14%8%21%11,956
Don't know36%3%17%25%19%173
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week31%69%7,887
Once or twice a month36%64%2,539
Several times a year31%69%2,380
Seldom/never27%73%11,966
Don't know18%82%179
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say they…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week91%8%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%7,929
Once or twice a month82%15%2%1%< 1%< 1%2,547
Several times a year80%17%2%1%< 1%1%2,386
Seldom/never65%26%5%1%2%1%12,000
Don't know72%12%1%11%< 1%5%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say religion is…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week93%6%< 1%1%< 1%7,929
Once or twice a month80%19%1%< 1%< 1%2,547
Several times a year73%24%1%1%1%2,386
Seldom/never47%39%11%3%< 1%12,000
Don't know78%11%1%1%9%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who attend religious services…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week87%10%3%< 1%7,929
Once or twice a month56%39%4%< 1%2,547
Several times a year42%53%5%< 1%2,386
Seldom/never20%49%31%1%12,000
Don't know49%22%12%17%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who pray…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%8%1%1%< 1%7,929
Once or twice a month77%17%3%2%1%2,547
Several times a year72%19%4%4%1%2,386
Seldom/never50%23%9%17%1%12,000
Don't know60%3%3%3%30%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who meditate…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%6%2%24%2%7,929
Once or twice a month47%13%4%34%2%2,547
Several times a year41%10%8%39%1%2,386
Seldom/never31%8%5%55%1%12,000
Don't know48%1%1%22%27%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%7%3%3%1%7,929
Once or twice a month71%18%7%4%1%2,547
Several times a year65%17%11%6%< 1%2,386
Seldom/never50%18%13%18%1%12,000
Don't know66%11%2%6%15%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%15%9%19%2%7,929
Once or twice a month46%21%12%20%2%2,547
Several times a year42%17%16%23%1%2,386
Seldom/never38%15%15%30%1%12,000
Don't know37%17%5%20%21%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%4%22%3%2%7,929
Once or twice a month50%8%34%6%3%2,547
Several times a year43%9%41%6%2%2,386
Seldom/never26%10%54%8%2%12,000
Don't know44%5%34%2%15%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%48%1%1%7,929
Once or twice a month40%57%1%1%2,547
Several times a year39%60%1%1%2,386
Seldom/never31%67%2%1%12,000
Don't know32%57%6%5%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who read scripture…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%7%2%6%1%7,929
Once or twice a month56%24%8%12%1%2,547
Several times a year37%19%24%19%1%2,386
Seldom/never18%11%11%60%1%12,000
Don't know51%7%8%13%22%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week60%27%4%5%4%7,929
Once or twice a month47%35%3%9%5%2,547
Several times a year38%39%3%13%7%2,386
Seldom/never24%35%3%31%8%12,000
Don't know40%18%10%10%21%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who …in heaven

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week88%6%6%7,929
Once or twice a month90%5%5%2,547
Several times a year89%6%5%2,386
Seldom/never82%11%7%12,000
Don't know77%6%17%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who …in hell

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week79%14%7%7,929
Once or twice a month79%16%6%2,547
Several times a year73%19%8%2,386
Seldom/never62%29%9%12,000
Don't know60%15%25%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week47%18%35%7,929
Once or twice a month45%15%41%2,547
Several times a year46%16%38%2,386
Seldom/never40%16%44%12,000
Don't know27%38%35%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%25%13%7%7,929
Once or twice a month45%32%17%5%2,547
Several times a year44%34%17%5%2,386
Seldom/never36%37%22%6%12,000
Don't know40%25%11%24%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who would rather have…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%38%3%3%7,929
Once or twice a month52%43%2%2%2,547
Several times a year54%41%3%3%2,386
Seldom/never53%39%3%4%12,000
Don't know39%42%6%13%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%43%4%2%7,929
Once or twice a month49%46%4%1%2,547
Several times a year49%46%3%2%2,386
Seldom/never48%47%4%2%12,000
Don't know39%45%5%11%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say abortion should be…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%67%4%7,929
Once or twice a month40%58%3%2,547
Several times a year47%49%4%2,386
Seldom/never57%39%4%12,000
Don't know29%48%23%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say homosexuality…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%59%5%4%7,929
Once or twice a month53%40%4%3%2,547
Several times a year56%35%4%5%2,386
Seldom/never68%25%4%3%12,000
Don't know29%46%9%17%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week24%68%8%7,929
Once or twice a month41%51%8%2,547
Several times a year46%46%8%2,386
Seldom/never57%34%8%12,000
Don't know21%50%29%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%47%3%4%7,929
Once or twice a month43%52%2%3%2,547
Several times a year42%54%2%2%2,386
Seldom/never40%55%2%3%12,000
Don't know43%32%5%20%186
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Views about human evolution among Christians by attendance at prayer groups

% of Christians who say humans…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%23%2%59%6%7,929
Once or twice a month16%31%3%46%4%2,547
Several times a year18%33%4%40%4%2,386
Seldom/never30%31%4%29%4%12,000
Don't know10%20%7%43%20%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.