Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Heaven

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201465%26%6%3%< 1%24,337
200765%27%6%2%1%25,775
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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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic62%31%6%1%< 1%6,083
Evangelical Protestant80%17%2%1%< 1%7,452
Historically Black Protestant87%11%1%1%< 1%1,761
Jehovah's Witness90%8%1%< 1%1%126
Jewish53%34%10%2%< 1%288
Mainline Protestant58%34%6%1%1%4,683
Mormon86%11%2%1%< 1%626
Muslim69%23%5%1%2%202
Orthodox Christian59%30%7%3%< 1%138
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%36%23%13%1%2,430
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important17%33%29%22%15,868
Somewhat important26%35%26%13%5,871
Not too important34%37%21%9%1,431
Not at all important33%37%19%10%562
Don't know10%31%30%29%117
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important10%12%27%34%15%2%15,868
Somewhat important17%16%29%30%8%< 1%5,871
Not too important22%18%30%24%5%< 1%1,431
Not at all important21%19%30%23%7%< 1%562
Don't know5%13%24%39%19%1%117
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important42%58%16,237
Somewhat important51%49%5,955
Not too important52%48%1,447
Not at all important56%44%573
Don't know52%48%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important61%17%2%16%4%16,019
Somewhat important70%8%4%15%3%5,899
Not too important76%6%4%10%3%1,436
Not at all important65%10%4%16%5%561
Don't know59%12%2%19%8%114
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important15%8%76%16,011
Somewhat important13%11%76%5,883
Not too important10%11%79%1,425
Not at all important13%16%71%561
Don't know23%7%70%117
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Income distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important39%21%25%15%13,902
Somewhat important34%21%27%19%5,308
Not too important33%21%29%18%1,289
Not at all important38%22%22%18%502
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important45%32%14%8%16,148
Somewhat important44%32%16%8%5,929
Not too important39%35%16%10%1,440
Not at all important50%29%12%8%567
Don't know48%33%11%8%118
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important52%5%14%9%20%16,162
Somewhat important44%10%12%5%28%5,938
Not too important41%10%10%3%36%1,444
Not at all important31%10%13%4%42%569
Don't know55%4%19%6%16%121
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important31%69%16,174
Somewhat important30%70%5,935
Not too important28%72%1,444
Not at all important27%73%570
Don't know20%80%121
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important89%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%16,237
Somewhat important57%37%4%1%1%1%5,955
Not too important30%47%17%< 1%3%2%1,447
Not at all important41%25%18%1%10%4%573
Don't know72%16%1%7%< 1%4%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important60%29%11%1%16,237
Somewhat important14%56%29%< 1%5,955
Not too important3%36%61%< 1%1,447
Not at all important7%20%73%< 1%573
Don't know37%22%31%10%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important82%13%2%2%1%16,237
Somewhat important40%30%12%17%1%5,955
Not too important20%18%14%49%< 1%1,447
Not at all important26%12%9%52%< 1%573
Don't know65%11%6%6%12%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important42%13%10%34%1%16,237
Somewhat important7%9%9%75%< 1%5,955
Not too important3%2%4%91%< 1%1,447
Not at all important8%2%4%86%< 1%573
Don't know23%8%10%47%12%125
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important53%8%3%34%2%16,237
Somewhat important25%9%6%59%1%5,955
Not too important19%9%5%67%1%1,447
Not at all important31%7%3%57%1%573
Don't know58%7%1%20%15%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important76%12%6%5%1%16,237
Somewhat important41%23%16%19%1%5,955
Not too important32%17%17%33%1%1,447
Not at all important46%11%9%33%1%573
Don't know67%10%7%9%7%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important48%16%11%23%2%16,237
Somewhat important36%17%16%30%1%5,955
Not too important35%16%17%32%1%1,447
Not at all important41%10%11%37%1%573
Don't know45%12%8%16%19%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important56%6%32%4%3%16,237
Somewhat important15%12%63%9%2%5,955
Not too important5%14%67%12%1%1,447
Not at all important8%15%61%14%2%573
Don't know35%7%32%3%22%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important42%55%2%1%16,237
Somewhat important28%71%1%1%5,955
Not too important23%76%1%< 1%1,447
Not at all important22%76%1%1%573
Don't know34%58%2%7%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important59%13%8%20%1%16,237
Somewhat important14%12%13%60%1%5,955
Not too important6%6%6%82%< 1%1,447
Not at all important13%6%3%77%< 1%573
Don't know40%10%9%33%8%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important51%32%4%8%5%16,237
Somewhat important19%40%2%32%8%5,955
Not too important9%25%1%57%8%1,447
Not at all important13%15%1%62%9%573
Don't know31%19%9%22%19%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important81%14%6%16,237
Somewhat important71%24%5%5,955
Not too important63%32%4%1,447
Not at all important61%35%4%573
Don't know59%26%15%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important44%17%39%16,237
Somewhat important39%18%43%5,955
Not too important35%19%46%1,447
Not at all important25%26%48%573
Don't know27%37%36%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important48%30%16%6%16,237
Somewhat important32%40%23%6%5,955
Not too important25%41%28%6%1,447
Not at all important20%38%33%10%573
Don't know32%29%18%21%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important52%41%3%4%16,237
Somewhat important53%42%2%3%5,955
Not too important54%42%2%3%1,447
Not at all important47%45%2%6%573
Don't know44%35%4%17%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important48%46%4%2%16,237
Somewhat important48%47%3%1%5,955
Not too important44%52%3%1%1,447
Not at all important42%53%4%1%573
Don't know32%44%11%13%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important36%59%5%16,237
Somewhat important62%34%3%5,955
Not too important72%25%3%1,447
Not at all important67%30%4%573
Don't know37%41%22%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important45%46%5%4%16,237
Somewhat important74%20%3%3%5,955
Not too important82%14%2%2%1,447
Not at all important74%21%2%3%573
Don't know49%25%8%18%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important35%57%8%16,237
Somewhat important64%28%8%5,955
Not too important74%20%6%1,447
Not at all important67%25%8%573
Don't know40%39%21%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important44%50%3%4%16,237
Somewhat important39%57%2%2%5,955
Not too important35%62%2%1%1,447
Not at all important33%63%2%3%573
Don't know35%42%7%16%125
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 who believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important13%30%3%49%5%16,237
Somewhat important33%33%4%26%3%5,955
Not too important54%23%4%16%2%1,447
Not at all important46%21%5%24%5%573
Don't know16%24%7%34%19%125
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.