Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201437%8%5%48%2%17,514
200736%7%4%50%2%16,291
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation among men by religious group

% of men who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist60%6%9%24%< 1%138
Catholic38%9%5%46%2%3,426
Evangelical Protestant46%7%3%41%2%4,061
Hindu30%6%9%55%< 1%136
Historically Black Protestant56%9%3%31%1%818
Jewish23%7%7%60%3%428
Mainline Protestant32%10%5%51%2%2,778
Mormon65%7%2%23%2%347
Muslim39%8%8%37%8%152
Orthodox Christian30%9%7%52%1%106
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")24%9%5%61%1%4,471
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week17%33%29%21%6,652
Once or twice a month27%35%23%15%1,430
Several times a year26%33%26%15%808
Seldom/never27%37%24%12%8,036
Don't know15%29%28%29%296
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Generational cohort among men by frequency of meditation

% of men who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week11%12%27%35%14%1%6,652
Once or twice a month17%18%27%27%10%1%1,430
Several times a year16%16%26%32%9%1%808
Seldom/never17%17%29%29%7%1%8,036
Don't know9%9%25%34%21%1%296
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Racial and ethnic composition among men by frequency of meditation

% of men who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week60%14%3%18%4%6,633
Once or twice a month62%11%6%18%3%1,421
Several times a year65%9%6%17%4%810
Seldom/never73%8%4%12%3%8,048
Don't know62%9%6%21%2%295
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Immigrant status among men by frequency of meditation

% of men who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week17%9%74%6,679
Once or twice a month17%13%70%1,427
Several times a year21%11%68%811
Seldom/never12%10%78%8,080
Don't know28%9%64%301
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week34%21%27%18%6,010
Once or twice a month32%19%27%22%1,315
Several times a year31%17%29%24%741
Seldom/never25%20%30%24%7,317
Don't know44%19%22%15%226
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Educational distribution among men by frequency of meditation

% of men who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%31%16%12%6,723
Once or twice a month40%32%17%12%1,444
Several times a year37%31%19%13%817
Seldom/never44%30%17%10%8,122
Don't know51%28%13%9%307
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week51%7%14%5%23%6,728
Once or twice a month44%7%12%3%34%1,444
Several times a year49%9%10%2%30%817
Seldom/never48%8%10%2%31%8,135
Don't know51%6%13%7%22%305
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week25%75%6,740
Once or twice a month23%77%1,441
Several times a year26%74%819
Seldom/never28%72%8,124
Don't know17%83%308
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week71%16%4%1%6%2%6,768
Once or twice a month50%27%8%1%12%3%1,446
Several times a year47%27%11%< 1%13%2%820
Seldom/never47%23%8%1%18%4%8,162
Don't know67%17%3%3%5%5%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%18%7%8%1%6,768
Once or twice a month41%31%15%12%1%1,446
Several times a year37%34%16%13%1%820
Seldom/never33%31%17%19%< 1%8,162
Don't know66%13%6%7%8%318
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Attendance at religious services among men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week48%28%24%< 1%6,768
Once or twice a month27%41%32%< 1%1,446
Several times a year21%45%33%< 1%820
Seldom/never20%36%44%< 1%8,162
Don't know44%25%23%8%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week69%13%3%13%1%6,768
Once or twice a month38%21%12%29%1%1,446
Several times a year30%22%13%34%1%820
Seldom/never31%16%8%44%1%8,162
Don't know60%12%5%14%10%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week37%10%8%44%< 1%6,768
Once or twice a month16%14%10%60%< 1%1,446
Several times a year10%6%17%67%< 1%820
Seldom/never11%6%7%76%< 1%8,162
Don't know33%7%8%42%10%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week75%11%5%8%1%6,768
Once or twice a month50%27%9%13%1%1,446
Several times a year39%20%26%14%1%820
Seldom/never38%16%13%32%1%8,162
Don't know54%9%7%14%17%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week62%14%8%15%1%6,768
Once or twice a month48%22%13%16%1%1,446
Several times a year41%18%26%15%< 1%820
Seldom/never34%16%16%33%1%8,162
Don't know39%11%12%20%18%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

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

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%12%37%8%4%6,768
Once or twice a month24%18%44%11%3%1,446
Several times a year22%15%50%12%1%820
Seldom/never20%11%55%12%2%8,162
Don't know37%6%34%12%12%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week40%56%2%1%6,768
Once or twice a month30%68%1%1%1,446
Several times a year30%68%1%1%820
Seldom/never32%65%2%1%8,162
Don't know39%52%3%6%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week52%11%7%30%1%6,768
Once or twice a month23%19%14%44%< 1%1,446
Several times a year16%10%21%51%1%820
Seldom/never16%8%8%67%< 1%8,162
Don't know36%10%8%32%14%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week37%25%3%28%7%6,768
Once or twice a month24%23%2%43%9%1,446
Several times a year21%25%2%46%6%820
Seldom/never20%26%2%45%7%8,162
Don't know37%15%9%22%17%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week74%19%8%6,768
Once or twice a month64%28%8%1,446
Several times a year63%31%6%820
Seldom/never63%30%7%8,162
Don't know67%14%19%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week62%30%8%6,768
Once or twice a month54%39%7%1,446
Several times a year50%41%9%820
Seldom/never53%40%7%8,162
Don't know55%23%22%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week41%19%40%6,768
Once or twice a month39%15%46%1,446
Several times a year33%17%50%820
Seldom/never42%18%40%8,162
Don't know40%30%30%318
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Political ideology among men by frequency of meditation

% of men who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%29%22%6%6,768
Once or twice a month35%36%25%4%1,446
Several times a year30%40%26%4%820
Seldom/never36%35%23%6%8,162
Don't know38%20%22%20%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%36%4%4%6,768
Once or twice a month56%39%3%2%1,446
Several times a year54%40%3%3%820
Seldom/never60%34%3%3%8,162
Don't know57%32%2%9%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week45%48%5%2%6,768
Once or twice a month45%50%3%2%1,446
Several times a year45%48%5%2%820
Seldom/never51%44%3%2%8,162
Don't know54%31%5%10%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%50%5%6,768
Once or twice a month59%36%5%1,446
Several times a year58%39%3%820
Seldom/never58%38%4%8,162
Don't know37%48%16%318
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Views about homosexuality among men by frequency of meditation

% of men who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%43%5%4%6,768
Once or twice a month65%28%4%2%1,446
Several times a year63%30%4%4%820
Seldom/never64%29%4%3%8,162
Don't know38%47%5%10%318
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 men by frequency of meditation

% of men who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%51%9%6,768
Once or twice a month59%34%7%1,446
Several times a year54%40%6%820
Seldom/never57%36%7%8,162
Don't know27%51%22%318
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Views about environmental regulation among men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week42%52%3%3%6,768
Once or twice a month38%59%2%1%1,446
Several times a year36%60%3%2%820
Seldom/never42%54%2%2%8,162
Don't know50%33%4%12%318
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Views about human evolution among men by frequency of meditation

% of men 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 week26%26%5%38%5%6,768
Once or twice a month41%26%5%24%4%1,446
Several times a year45%23%4%25%3%820
Seldom/never44%24%4%26%3%8,162
Don't know15%14%11%42%17%318
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.