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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among 50-64 year olds by religious group
% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
57%
16%
11%
15%
1%
2,277
Evangelical Protestant
77%
11%
6%
7%
< 1%
2,758
Historically Black Protestant
73%
11%
6%
9%
2%
622
Jewish
46%
19%
14%
20%
1%
236
Mainline Protestant
59%
15%
11%
14%
1%
1,819
Mormon
84%
7%
3%
5%
1%
168
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
43%
13%
11%
31%
2%
1,838
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
1,392
Several times a year
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
1,368
Don't know
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
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.
Gender composition among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
6,492
Once or twice a month
51%
49%
1,392
Several times a year
52%
48%
930
Seldom/never
65%
35%
1,368
Don't know
57%
43%
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
69%
13%
2%
12%
4%
6,382
Once or twice a month
76%
9%
2%
9%
4%
1,374
Several times a year
77%
8%
4%
9%
2%
924
Seldom/never
76%
8%
3%
9%
4%
1,348
Don't know
68%
12%
3%
13%
3%
107
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
6%
82%
6,433
Once or twice a month
12%
7%
81%
1,380
Several times a year
14%
7%
79%
924
Seldom/never
11%
7%
81%
1,355
Don't know
17%
9%
74%
110
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who have a household income of…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
19%
28%
21%
5,759
Once or twice a month
27%
18%
28%
27%
1,289
Several times a year
25%
17%
33%
25%
841
Seldom/never
37%
17%
24%
21%
1,227
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
31%
17%
11%
6,468
Once or twice a month
37%
31%
20%
12%
1,390
Several times a year
40%
28%
18%
14%
926
Seldom/never
51%
26%
14%
10%
1,364
Don't know
51%
31%
10%
8%
113
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
4%
20%
5%
9%
6,466
Once or twice a month
60%
5%
21%
4%
10%
1,391
Several times a year
64%
6%
17%
4%
9%
928
Seldom/never
52%
8%
21%
6%
13%
1,359
Don't know
52%
3%
19%
8%
18%
110
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Parent of children under 18 among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
85%
6,478
Once or twice a month
17%
83%
1,390
Several times a year
16%
84%
929
Seldom/never
14%
86%
1,365
Don't know
8%
92%
114
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Belief in God among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds 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
80%
13%
2%
1%
3%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
63%
25%
5%
< 1%
6%
2%
1,392
Several times a year
53%
32%
6%
< 1%
6%
2%
930
Seldom/never
37%
29%
10%
1%
19%
4%
1,368
Don't know
45%
19%
3%
8%
13%
12%
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds 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
73%
16%
4%
5%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
45%
37%
11%
7%
1%
1,392
Several times a year
34%
43%
15%
7%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
25%
33%
21%
21%
< 1%
1,368
Don't know
44%
24%
8%
18%
7%
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.
Attendance at religious services among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who attend religious services…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
49%
30%
20%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
26%
45%
29%
< 1%
1,392
Several times a year
18%
46%
36%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
10%
32%
58%
< 1%
1,368
Don't know
31%
23%
36%
11%
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.
Frequency of prayer among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who pray…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
13%
3%
8%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
47%
25%
9%
18%
1%
1,392
Several times a year
38%
24%
10%
27%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
26%
15%
9%
50%
1%
1,368
Don't know
43%
13%
5%
25%
15%
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
38%
9%
8%
43%
< 1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
12%
10%
10%
68%
< 1%
1,392
Several times a year
8%
5%
9%
78%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
5%
3%
3%
89%
< 1%
1,368
Don't know
15%
4%
2%
68%
11%
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.
Frequency of meditation among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who meditate…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
57%
7%
3%
32%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
31%
13%
6%
49%
1%
1,392
Several times a year
20%
9%
10%
60%
1%
930
Seldom/never
17%
5%
4%
74%
1%
1,368
Don't know
25%
6%
< 1%
44%
25%
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
59%
13%
8%
18%
2%
6,492
Once or twice a month
35%
26%
17%
22%
< 1%
1,392
Several times a year
26%
17%
30%
27%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
25%
12%
14%
48%
1%
1,368
Don't know
24%
8%
10%
28%
30%
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
7%
36%
5%
3%
6,492
Once or twice a month
26%
12%
51%
9%
2%
1,392
Several times a year
21%
11%
57%
9%
2%
930
Seldom/never
13%
10%
63%
12%
2%
1,368
Don't know
19%
11%
51%
5%
14%
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who say…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
55%
2%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
35%
64%
1%
< 1%
1,392
Several times a year
31%
67%
1%
1%
930
Seldom/never
26%
71%
1%
1%
1,368
Don't know
26%
59%
5%
10%
114
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Frequency of reading scripture among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who read scripture…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
53%
10%
7%
30%
1%
6,492
Once or twice a month
22%
14%
11%
52%
< 1%
1,392
Several times a year
14%
9%
14%
64%
< 1%
930
Seldom/never
9%
6%
6%
79%
< 1%
1,368
Don't know
22%
7%
3%
53%
15%
114
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Interpreting scripture among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds 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
44%
25%
3%
21%
7%
6,492
Once or twice a month
25%
32%
2%
34%
8%
1,392
Several times a year
19%
30%
3%
41%
6%
930
Seldom/never
19%
20%
2%
51%
8%
1,368
Don't know
21%
11%
12%
34%
22%
114
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Belief in Heaven among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who …in heaven
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
14%
7%
6,492
Once or twice a month
74%
19%
7%
1,392
Several times a year
73%
19%
8%
930
Seldom/never
57%
34%
9%
1,368
Don't know
56%
22%
22%
114
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Belief in Hell among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who …in hell
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
27%
8%
6,492
Once or twice a month
55%
36%
9%
1,392
Several times a year
54%
37%
10%
930
Seldom/never
45%
46%
9%
1,368
Don't know
39%
35%
26%
114
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Party affiliation among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
16%
43%
6,492
Once or twice a month
40%
13%
47%
1,392
Several times a year
40%
13%
47%
930
Seldom/never
33%
19%
48%
1,368
Don't know
18%
42%
40%
114
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Political ideology among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
30%
20%
5%
6,492
Once or twice a month
38%
35%
24%
3%
1,392
Several times a year
35%
37%
25%
3%
930
Seldom/never
31%
33%
27%
8%
1,368
Don't know
22%
26%
23%
29%
114
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Views about size of government among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who would rather have…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
38%
4%
3%
6,492
Once or twice a month
54%
39%
3%
3%
1,392
Several times a year
56%
36%
3%
5%
930
Seldom/never
52%
41%
3%
4%
1,368
Don't know
45%
35%
7%
12%
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
47%
4%
2%
6,492
Once or twice a month
43%
52%
4%
2%
1,392
Several times a year
43%
51%
4%
2%
930
Seldom/never
43%
51%
3%
2%
1,368
Don't know
37%
45%
8%
10%
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.
Views about abortion among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
49%
4%
6,492
Once or twice a month
63%
33%
4%
1,392
Several times a year
63%
33%
4%
930
Seldom/never
69%
27%
4%
1,368
Don't know
48%
35%
17%
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.
Views about homosexuality among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
40%
5%
4%
6,492
Once or twice a month
65%
29%
4%
2%
1,392
Several times a year
68%
23%
4%
4%
930
Seldom/never
67%
26%
3%
4%
1,368
Don't know
58%
24%
5%
13%
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.
Views about same-sex marriage among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
50%
8%
6,492
Once or twice a month
56%
37%
7%
1,392
Several times a year
57%
35%
8%
930
Seldom/never
56%
34%
9%
1,368
Don't know
47%
28%
25%
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.
Views about environmental regulation among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds 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
43%
52%
3%
3%
6,492
Once or twice a month
38%
58%
2%
2%
1,392
Several times a year
40%
55%
2%
2%
930
Seldom/never
41%
55%
1%
3%
1,368
Don't know
29%
49%
4%
18%
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.
Views about human evolution among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of 50-64 year olds who say humans…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
20%
28%
3%
45%
4%
6,492
Once or twice a month
33%
31%
4%
28%
3%
1,392
Several times a year
37%
29%
5%
25%
4%
930
Seldom/never
46%
21%
4%
24%
5%
1,368
Don't know
32%
9%
19%
24%
15%
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.