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Age distribution among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
29%
39%
26%
106
Seldom/never
24%
33%
27%
15%
135
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
2%
26%
45%
20%
< 1%
106
Seldom/never
14%
15%
29%
33%
8%
1%
135
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
63%
107
Seldom/never
56%
44%
140
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
2%
1%
7%
7%
105
Seldom/never
97%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
1%
137
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Immigrant status among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
7%
81%
105
Seldom/never
5%
12%
83%
138
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Seldom/never
26%
15%
32%
28%
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.
Educational distribution among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
27%
15%
16%
106
Seldom/never
39%
31%
17%
13%
138
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
11%
12%
8%
14%
106
Seldom/never
48%
11%
8%
3%
30%
140
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
77%
106
Seldom/never
25%
75%
140
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Belief in God among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say they…
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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
64%
21%
2%
1%
10%
2%
107
Seldom/never
38%
27%
10%
1%
19%
6%
140
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
16%
18%
10%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
24%
34%
25%
16%
< 1%
140
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Attendance at religious services among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who attend religious services…
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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
34%
33%
31%
1%
107
Seldom/never
19%
21%
60%
< 1%
140
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 in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
15%
2%
20%
2%
107
Seldom/never
25%
19%
8%
47%
2%
140
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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At least once a week
20%
9%
12%
59%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
7%
4%
5%
83%
1%
140
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
62%
14%
8%
16%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
30%
21%
12%
37%
1%
140
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
49%
17%
7%
27%
1%
107
Seldom/never
32%
25%
9%
34%
< 1%
140
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
16%
48%
11%
2%
107
Seldom/never
14%
10%
61%
12%
3%
140
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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At least once a week
39%
57%
4%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
30%
69%
1%
< 1%
140
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who read scripture…
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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
31%
10%
5%
52%
2%
107
Seldom/never
16%
5%
8%
70%
< 1%
140
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Interpreting scripture among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say the holy scripture is…
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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
28%
15%
2%
45%
11%
107
Seldom/never
12%
29%
2%
48%
9%
140
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Belief in Heaven among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
65%
27%
8%
107
Seldom/never
53%
34%
13%
140
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Belief in Hell among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
46%
10%
107
Seldom/never
47%
45%
8%
140
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.
Party affiliation among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
24%
43%
107
Seldom/never
40%
20%
40%
140
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Political ideology among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
34%
20%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
35%
34%
26%
5%
140
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Views about size of government among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who would rather have…
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Frequency of meditation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
37%
< 1%
3%
107
Seldom/never
67%
30%
2%
1%
140
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
48%
6%
4%
107
Seldom/never
40%
56%
1%
3%
140
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Views about abortion among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
38%
8%
107
Seldom/never
66%
32%
3%
140
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
27%
3%
5%
107
Seldom/never
69%
23%
5%
3%
140
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
31%
6%
107
Seldom/never
66%
29%
5%
140
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say…
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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
33%
62%
4%
1%
107
Seldom/never
31%
68%
1%
< 1%
140
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Views about human evolution among adults in New Hampshire by frequency of meditation
% of adults in New Hampshire who say humans…
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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
32%
26%
1%
39%
2%
107
Seldom/never
53%
17%
1%
26%
3%
140
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