Frequency of meditation among adults ages 65 and older

% of adults ages 65 and older who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%7%4%32%3%9,327
200756%7%4%28%5%8,146
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 among adults ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic53%8%4%33%2%2,131
Evangelical Protestant63%5%2%25%4%2,399
Historically Black Protestant73%7%3%14%3%401
Jewish23%9%5%62%2%320
Mainline Protestant50%10%5%33%3%2,272
Mormon66%6%1%22%4%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")31%7%6%55%2%1,225
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

Generational cohort among adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week< 1%< 1%< 1%24%68%8%4,909
Once or twice a month< 1%< 1%< 1%27%65%7%702
Several times a year< 1%< 1%< 1%30%64%6%388
Seldom/never< 1%< 1%< 1%35%60%5%3,061
Don't know< 1%< 1%< 1%25%64%11%267
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Gender composition among adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week41%59%4,909
Once or twice a month47%53%702
Several times a year48%52%388
Seldom/never48%52%3,061
Don't know46%54%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week78%11%1%8%2%4,848
Once or twice a month82%7%2%7%1%694
Several times a year84%7%2%6%1%384
Seldom/never88%4%1%5%3%3,027
Don't know76%6%3%11%3%260
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week9%10%81%4,858
Once or twice a month9%11%80%692
Several times a year9%12%79%385
Seldom/never7%12%81%3,033
Don't know15%9%76%261
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week44%23%22%11%4,048
Once or twice a month42%21%24%13%604
Several times a year38%23%23%17%325
Seldom/never34%23%26%16%2,498
Don't know57%15%21%7%163
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week49%27%13%11%4,892
Once or twice a month50%23%16%12%702
Several times a year43%26%15%16%386
Seldom/never50%24%14%12%3,053
Don't know55%24%12%9%265
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week52%2%13%30%4%4,891
Once or twice a month55%3%14%24%4%699
Several times a year63%4%13%17%3%387
Seldom/never59%3%13%22%4%3,056
Don't know46%2%14%35%3%262
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week3%97%4,902
Once or twice a month2%98%702
Several times a year3%97%388
Seldom/never2%98%3,058
Don't know1%99%266
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week81%12%2%2%2%1%4,909
Once or twice a month64%23%4%2%5%2%702
Several times a year54%26%7%< 1%9%4%388
Seldom/never54%22%7%1%13%3%3,061
Don't know75%13%2%5%2%4%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week80%12%3%4%1%4,909
Once or twice a month54%31%7%7%1%702
Several times a year47%31%12%9%1%388
Seldom/never43%29%13%15%1%3,061
Don't know77%12%3%3%5%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%21%16%1%4,909
Once or twice a month38%37%25%< 1%702
Several times a year31%41%28%< 1%388
Seldom/never29%28%42%1%3,061
Don't know58%21%17%4%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week82%9%2%5%1%4,909
Once or twice a month48%27%9%15%2%702
Several times a year43%22%11%24%1%388
Seldom/never41%16%6%36%1%3,061
Don't know69%8%2%8%14%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%9%9%38%1%4,909
Once or twice a month19%12%11%58%< 1%702
Several times a year13%5%15%66%1%388
Seldom/never12%4%5%77%1%3,061
Don't know36%4%9%42%10%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%7%3%5%2%4,909
Once or twice a month51%24%10%13%1%702
Several times a year40%18%23%16%2%388
Seldom/never42%13%11%32%3%3,061
Don't know69%6%2%9%14%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%11%9%19%3%4,909
Once or twice a month39%23%18%20%1%702
Several times a year32%11%32%24%1%388
Seldom/never29%13%14%42%2%3,061
Don't know42%4%10%22%21%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%6%35%5%3%4,909
Once or twice a month29%11%50%7%4%702
Several times a year25%9%55%8%2%388
Seldom/never26%8%55%9%3%3,061
Don't know50%5%29%5%11%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%55%2%2%4,909
Once or twice a month32%65%2%2%702
Several times a year29%67%1%3%388
Seldom/never32%65%1%1%3,061
Don't know35%56%4%4%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%9%6%24%1%4,909
Once or twice a month23%20%12%44%1%702
Several times a year19%6%20%54%1%388
Seldom/never19%6%7%67%1%3,061
Don't know49%9%4%26%12%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week48%25%4%16%7%4,909
Once or twice a month29%28%5%28%10%702
Several times a year25%31%3%35%6%388
Seldom/never22%27%3%39%9%3,061
Don't know42%23%9%13%14%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week82%11%7%4,909
Once or twice a month73%19%8%702
Several times a year65%25%10%388
Seldom/never63%28%9%3,061
Don't know72%12%17%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week64%25%10%4,909
Once or twice a month54%35%11%702
Several times a year43%46%11%388
Seldom/never45%45%9%3,061
Don't know54%23%23%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week44%13%43%4,909
Once or twice a month42%12%46%702
Several times a year39%12%49%388
Seldom/never41%14%45%3,061
Don't know45%18%37%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%28%17%6%4,909
Once or twice a month42%34%21%4%702
Several times a year34%37%24%5%388
Seldom/never41%31%23%5%3,061
Don't know50%19%14%17%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%33%4%5%4,909
Once or twice a month59%33%3%6%702
Several times a year56%35%4%5%388
Seldom/never59%32%4%5%3,061
Don't know53%29%7%11%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%46%5%4%4,909
Once or twice a month45%50%3%3%702
Several times a year42%53%2%3%388
Seldom/never47%47%3%3%3,061
Don't know52%33%2%12%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%53%7%4,909
Once or twice a month58%36%6%702
Several times a year62%33%4%388
Seldom/never60%35%5%3,061
Don't know33%54%13%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%50%5%5%4,909
Once or twice a month56%37%3%4%702
Several times a year63%32%2%3%388
Seldom/never59%33%4%4%3,061
Don't know37%46%6%11%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%60%10%4,909
Once or twice a month42%50%8%702
Several times a year47%45%8%388
Seldom/never49%42%9%3,061
Don't know25%57%18%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week43%47%3%7%4,909
Once or twice a month40%54%3%4%702
Several times a year40%55%2%3%388
Seldom/never42%51%3%4%3,061
Don't know45%34%5%17%267
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 adults ages 65 and older by frequency of meditation

% of adults ages 65 and older who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week17%23%5%46%9%4,909
Once or twice a month29%26%7%33%6%702
Several times a year41%22%4%27%6%388
Seldom/never35%21%4%32%8%3,061
Don't know12%13%10%39%25%267
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.