Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among non-parents

% of non-parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%14%9%17%2%26,567
200752%13%12%19%4%24,726
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among non-parents by religious group

% of non-parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist59%15%13%12%< 1%217
Catholic57%16%11%14%1%5,411
Evangelical Protestant75%11%6%7%1%6,385
Hindu41%14%27%18%< 1%115
Historically Black Protestant73%11%7%8%1%1,421
Jehovah's Witness86%4%5%2%3%182
Jewish37%18%13%30%1%661
Mainline Protestant57%17%10%14%2%4,844
Mormon83%8%3%5%1%419
Muslim62%13%11%9%5%147
Orthodox Christian58%16%12%13%1%137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%16%11%33%2%5,788
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week20%19%34%27%15,573
Once or twice a month34%21%28%18%3,664
Several times a year28%24%30%18%2,359
Seldom/never29%22%27%21%4,004
Don't know16%18%27%40%421
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week14%9%16%41%18%2%15,573
Once or twice a month25%14%16%33%11%1%3,664
Several times a year19%14%19%36%11%1%2,359
Seldom/never20%13%18%34%14%2%4,004
Don't know10%9%15%39%26%2%421
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week45%55%15,928
Once or twice a month53%47%3,722
Several times a year53%47%2,393
Seldom/never65%35%4,069
Don't know54%46%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week67%13%3%13%4%15,680
Once or twice a month71%10%4%12%4%3,672
Several times a year70%8%7%12%3%2,365
Seldom/never74%7%5%10%3%4,016
Don't know70%9%4%13%4%431
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week12%10%78%15,746
Once or twice a month12%12%76%3,674
Several times a year15%11%73%2,359
Seldom/never10%13%76%4,005
Don't know17%11%71%433
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week36%21%26%16%13,501
Once or twice a month32%22%27%19%3,297
Several times a year32%20%28%21%2,113
Seldom/never38%21%25%17%3,513
Don't know41%18%24%16%285
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%32%16%10%15,837
Once or twice a month39%32%18%11%3,709
Several times a year40%29%19%12%2,381
Seldom/never48%29%14%9%4,050
Don't know50%24%17%8%444
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week44%6%14%10%26%15,845
Once or twice a month36%8%12%5%38%3,713
Several times a year39%8%12%6%35%2,387
Seldom/never33%8%13%7%37%4,043
Don't know42%4%13%15%27%442
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve 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 week76%14%3%1%5%1%15,928
Once or twice a month53%27%7%1%11%2%3,722
Several times a year46%31%9%1%11%3%2,393
Seldom/never29%25%13%1%27%5%4,069
Don't know46%19%4%8%14%10%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week69%18%6%7%1%15,928
Once or twice a month38%36%14%12%1%3,722
Several times a year29%40%19%12%1%2,393
Seldom/never17%29%24%29%1%4,069
Don't know47%18%10%18%7%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%29%22%1%15,928
Once or twice a month23%44%33%< 1%3,722
Several times a year15%45%39%< 1%2,393
Seldom/never9%28%63%< 1%4,069
Don't know31%24%38%8%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%13%3%12%1%15,928
Once or twice a month40%23%9%27%1%3,722
Several times a year30%24%11%34%1%2,393
Seldom/never19%12%8%60%1%4,069
Don't know42%13%4%28%14%455
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%10%9%46%1%15,928
Once or twice a month11%11%9%69%1%3,722
Several times a year8%6%10%75%< 1%2,393
Seldom/never4%3%3%90%< 1%4,069
Don't know20%4%4%63%9%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%8%3%32%2%15,928
Once or twice a month28%15%6%50%1%3,722
Several times a year20%9%11%58%1%2,393
Seldom/never15%6%4%74%1%4,069
Don't know28%5%2%42%23%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%14%8%19%2%15,928
Once or twice a month39%24%15%21%< 1%3,722
Several times a year28%18%30%23%1%2,393
Seldom/never28%12%14%45%1%4,069
Don't know31%10%8%25%27%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%9%37%6%3%15,928
Once or twice a month22%15%51%10%2%3,722
Several times a year16%13%58%12%2%2,393
Seldom/never10%13%60%15%2%4,069
Don't know24%11%41%11%13%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%59%2%1%15,928
Once or twice a month26%72%1%1%3,722
Several times a year24%74%1%1%2,393
Seldom/never23%75%1%1%4,069
Don't know27%60%5%8%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%10%7%32%1%15,928
Once or twice a month19%14%12%55%< 1%3,722
Several times a year11%10%14%65%< 1%2,393
Seldom/never7%5%5%82%< 1%4,069
Don't know25%6%6%45%18%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord 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 week39%27%3%24%7%15,928
Once or twice a month21%31%2%40%7%3,722
Several times a year17%28%2%45%7%2,393
Seldom/never13%18%1%60%7%4,069
Don't know23%12%9%32%23%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%15%7%15,928
Once or twice a month69%25%6%3,722
Several times a year66%25%8%2,393
Seldom/never49%42%9%4,069
Don't know55%24%20%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week63%28%8%15,928
Once or twice a month53%39%7%3,722
Several times a year49%42%9%2,393
Seldom/never37%54%9%4,069
Don't know42%34%24%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week40%17%43%15,928
Once or twice a month37%14%49%3,722
Several times a year33%16%51%2,393
Seldom/never32%20%49%4,069
Don't know24%36%40%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%32%22%6%15,928
Once or twice a month32%36%27%5%3,722
Several times a year28%39%28%5%2,393
Seldom/never25%34%32%9%4,069
Don't know26%22%20%32%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%39%3%4%15,928
Once or twice a month52%42%3%3%3,722
Several times a year49%45%3%4%2,393
Seldom/never51%43%2%4%4,069
Don't know41%38%7%14%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%48%4%2%15,928
Once or twice a month43%52%3%2%3,722
Several times a year41%54%3%2%2,393
Seldom/never41%53%3%3%4,069
Don't know38%44%9%9%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%48%5%15,928
Once or twice a month62%34%4%3,722
Several times a year66%30%4%2,393
Seldom/never69%27%4%4,069
Don't know46%37%16%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%37%4%4%15,928
Once or twice a month71%22%4%3%3,722
Several times a year74%20%3%3%2,393
Seldom/never73%21%3%3%4,069
Don't know54%26%8%11%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%47%8%15,928
Once or twice a month64%29%7%3,722
Several times a year67%27%7%2,393
Seldom/never66%27%7%4,069
Don't know45%33%22%455
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 non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter 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 week39%55%3%4%15,928
Once or twice a month36%60%2%2%3,722
Several times a year34%61%2%3%2,393
Seldom/never37%59%2%3%4,069
Don't know35%44%5%16%455
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 human evolution among non-parents by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of non-parents who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week24%26%4%41%5%15,928
Once or twice a month40%27%4%26%3%3,722
Several times a year44%25%5%23%3%2,393
Seldom/never55%17%4%20%4%4,069
Don't know29%14%14%29%15%455
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.