Frequency of meditation
% of adults who meditate…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40% | 8% | 4% | 45% | 2% | 35,071 |
| 2007 | 39% | 7% | 4% | 47% | 2% | 35,556 |
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 meditation by religious group
% of adults who meditate…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 66% | 6% | 7% | 19% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 40% | 9% | 5% | 45% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 49% | 7% | 3% | 40% | 2% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 33% | 8% | 7% | 51% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 55% | 8% | 4% | 31% | 2% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 77% | 2% | 2% | 15% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 28% | 8% | 6% | 56% | 2% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 36% | 10% | 5% | 48% | 2% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 60% | 10% | 1% | 28% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 35% | 8% | 7% | 41% | 8% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 35% | 5% | 5% | 53% | 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 26% | 10% | 5% | 58% | 1% | 7,556 |
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
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are ages…
| Frequency of meditation | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 16% | 32% | 29% | 23% | 14,525 |
| Once or twice a month | 26% | 35% | 23% | 15% | 2,841 |
| Several times a year | 25% | 35% | 24% | 16% | 1,510 |
| Seldom/never | 27% | 36% | 25% | 13% | 14,903 |
| Don't know | 12% | 31% | 24% | 34% | 566 |
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: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+
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Generational cohort by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 9% | 12% | 27% | 35% | 16% | 2% | 14,525 |
| Once or twice a month | 17% | 17% | 28% | 28% | 10% | 1% | 2,841 |
| Several times a year | 16% | 15% | 28% | 29% | 10% | 1% | 1,510 |
| Seldom/never | 18% | 17% | 29% | 29% | 8% | 1% | 14,903 |
| Don't know | 8% | 8% | 27% | 32% | 22% | 4% | 566 |
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: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest
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Gender composition by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 45% | 55% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 48% | 52% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 53% | 47% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 51% | 49% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 53% | 47% | 623 |
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.
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Racial and ethnic composition by frequency of meditation
% of adults who identify as…
| Frequency of meditation | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 60% | 15% | 3% | 18% | 4% | 14,595 |
| Once or twice a month | 63% | 11% | 5% | 17% | 4% | 2,851 |
| Several times a year | 66% | 10% | 6% | 15% | 3% | 1,519 |
| Seldom/never | 73% | 9% | 4% | 11% | 3% | 14,998 |
| Don't know | 61% | 11% | 5% | 20% | 2% | 586 |
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: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed
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Immigrant status by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 17% | 9% | 73% | 14,663 |
| Once or twice a month | 17% | 11% | 73% | 2,844 |
| Several times a year | 18% | 11% | 71% | 1,517 |
| Seldom/never | 11% | 11% | 78% | 14,976 |
| Don't know | 28% | 8% | 64% | 593 |
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: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher
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Income distribution by frequency of meditation
% of adults who have a household income of…
| Frequency of meditation | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 39% | 21% | 25% | 16% | 12,829 |
| Once or twice a month | 34% | 19% | 26% | 20% | 2,589 |
| Several times a year | 32% | 19% | 27% | 22% | 1,354 |
| Seldom/never | 30% | 21% | 28% | 21% | 13,319 |
| Don't know | 50% | 16% | 23% | 12% | 399 |
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: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more
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Educational distribution by frequency of meditation
% of adults who have completed…
| Frequency of meditation | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 41% | 32% | 16% | 11% | 14,767 |
| Once or twice a month | 38% | 33% | 18% | 12% | 2,876 |
| Several times a year | 36% | 29% | 22% | 14% | 1,527 |
| Seldom/never | 42% | 32% | 17% | 10% | 15,094 |
| Don't know | 51% | 26% | 14% | 9% | 604 |
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: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree
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Marital status by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 49% | 6% | 15% | 9% | 20% | 14,767 |
| Once or twice a month | 45% | 8% | 13% | 5% | 29% | 2,878 |
| Several times a year | 47% | 10% | 11% | 4% | 28% | 1,528 |
| Seldom/never | 48% | 8% | 11% | 4% | 29% | 15,122 |
| Don't know | 48% | 4% | 13% | 14% | 21% | 596 |
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: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married
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Parent of children under 18 by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 28% | 72% | 14,798 |
| Once or twice a month | 27% | 73% | 2,878 |
| Several times a year | 28% | 72% | 1,532 |
| Seldom/never | 31% | 69% | 15,118 |
| Don't know | 21% | 79% | 607 |
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: Parents, Non-parents
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say they…
| Frequency of meditation | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 76% | 15% | 3% | 1% | 4% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 54% | 26% | 7% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 52% | 25% | 8% | < 1% | 12% | 3% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 54% | 22% | 7% | 1% | 14% | 3% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 72% | 13% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 623 |
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: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say religion is…
| Frequency of meditation | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 70% | 17% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 47% | 29% | 13% | 10% | 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 39% | 34% | 14% | 12% | < 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 40% | 30% | 15% | 15% | < 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 72% | 12% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 623 |
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: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Attendance at religious services by frequency of meditation
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 51% | 28% | 21% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 30% | 40% | 29% | < 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 24% | 44% | 31% | < 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 24% | 36% | 39% | < 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 48% | 26% | 19% | 7% | 623 |
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/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of prayer by frequency of meditation
% of adults who pray…
| Frequency of meditation | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 75% | 12% | 3% | 9% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 45% | 21% | 10% | 23% | 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 39% | 21% | 11% | 29% | 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 40% | 18% | 7% | 35% | 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 65% | 9% | 4% | 10% | 12% | 623 |
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 daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by frequency of meditation
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 39% | 11% | 8% | 41% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 18% | 15% | 10% | 57% | < 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 10% | 8% | 16% | 65% | < 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 13% | 7% | 7% | 72% | < 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 34% | 9% | 9% | 37% | 11% | 623 |
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
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by frequency of meditation
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 78% | 10% | 4% | 6% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 54% | 25% | 10% | 11% | 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 41% | 20% | 25% | 13% | 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 44% | 17% | 12% | 26% | 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 59% | 7% | 6% | 10% | 17% | 623 |
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
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by frequency of meditation
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 60% | 14% | 9% | 16% | 2% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 46% | 21% | 15% | 17% | 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 39% | 18% | 24% | 18% | 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 34% | 17% | 15% | 34% | 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 42% | 9% | 10% | 21% | 19% | 623 |
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
Sources of guidance on right and wrong by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Frequency of meditation | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 44% | 10% | 36% | 7% | 3% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 28% | 14% | 45% | 11% | 2% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 24% | 13% | 50% | 11% | 2% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 10% | 53% | 11% | 2% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 48% | 6% | 28% | 8% | 10% | 623 |
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: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say…
| Frequency of meditation | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 37% | 59% | 2% | 2% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 28% | 70% | 1% | 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 27% | 71% | 1% | 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 30% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 39% | 53% | 3% | 5% | 623 |
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: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
Frequency of reading scripture by frequency of meditation
% of adults who read scripture…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 56% | 10% | 6% | 27% | 1% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 25% | 18% | 12% | 45% | < 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 16% | 10% | 23% | 51% | 1% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 9% | 8% | 62% | < 1% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 44% | 10% | 7% | 24% | 15% | 623 |
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
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Interpreting scripture by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Frequency of meditation | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 40% | 25% | 3% | 24% | 7% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 25% | 26% | 2% | 40% | 8% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 22% | 27% | 2% | 42% | 7% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 24% | 28% | 2% | 40% | 7% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 44% | 16% | 8% | 17% | 15% | 623 |
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: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
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Belief in Heaven by frequency of meditation
% of adults who …in heaven
| Frequency of meditation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 77% | 16% | 7% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 69% | 25% | 7% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 65% | 28% | 7% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 69% | 24% | 7% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 69% | 14% | 18% | 623 |
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: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by frequency of meditation
% of adults who …in hell
| Frequency of meditation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 63% | 29% | 8% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 53% | 40% | 7% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 48% | 42% | 10% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 55% | 37% | 8% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 58% | 21% | 21% | 623 |
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: Believe, Don't believe
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation by frequency of meditation
% of adults who identify as…
| Frequency of meditation | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 37% | 19% | 44% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 34% | 16% | 50% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 30% | 16% | 54% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 18% | 43% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 36% | 31% | 33% | 623 |
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: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
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Political ideology by frequency of meditation
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 40% | 30% | 23% | 6% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 31% | 36% | 28% | 5% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 26% | 40% | 30% | 4% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 34% | 35% | 24% | 7% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 38% | 20% | 20% | 22% | 623 |
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.
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Views about size of government by frequency of meditation
% of adults who would rather have…
| Frequency of meditation | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 51% | 42% | 4% | 4% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 48% | 46% | 3% | 3% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 49% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 53% | 41% | 2% | 3% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 48% | 36% | 5% | 11% | 623 |
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: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services
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Views about government aid to the poor by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say government aid to the poor…
| Frequency of meditation | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 43% | 50% | 5% | 2% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 40% | 56% | 3% | 1% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 41% | 53% | 5% | 2% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 47% | 48% | 3% | 2% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 48% | 38% | 4% | 10% | 623 |
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: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm
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Views about abortion by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say abortion should be…
| Frequency of meditation | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 46% | 49% | 5% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 61% | 35% | 4% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 63% | 34% | 3% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 58% | 39% | 4% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 34% | 53% | 13% | 623 |
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: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases
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Views about homosexuality by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say homosexuality…
| Frequency of meditation | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 53% | 39% | 4% | 4% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 70% | 24% | 4% | 3% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 70% | 24% | 3% | 3% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 68% | 25% | 4% | 3% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 36% | 45% | 7% | 12% | 623 |
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: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged
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Views about same-sex marriage by frequency of meditation
% of adults who …same-sex marriage
| Frequency of meditation | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 44% | 48% | 8% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 62% | 31% | 7% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 60% | 34% | 5% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 60% | 33% | 7% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 28% | 50% | 23% | 623 |
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: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose
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Views about environmental regulation by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say…
| Frequency of meditation | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 38% | 55% | 3% | 4% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 34% | 62% | 2% | 2% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 32% | 63% | 2% | 2% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 38% | 57% | 2% | 2% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 45% | 36% | 5% | 15% | 623 |
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: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
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Views about human evolution by frequency of meditation
% of adults who say humans…
| Frequency of meditation | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 24% | 26% | 4% | 41% | 5% | 14,858 |
| Once or twice a month | 38% | 26% | 5% | 28% | 3% | 2,884 |
| Several times a year | 43% | 24% | 4% | 25% | 4% | 1,534 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 24% | 4% | 30% | 3% | 15,172 |
| Don't know | 14% | 14% | 10% | 43% | 20% | 623 |
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: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form
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