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 meditate several times a year by religious group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
47%
49%
3%
1%
350
Evangelical Protestant
62%
31%
3%
4%
243
Mainline Protestant
59%
32%
5%
4%
304
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
44%
48%
2%
6%
418
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.
Age distribution among adults who meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
18%
37%
27%
19%
780
Bigger government; more services
33%
33%
21%
13%
627
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
11%
12%
31%
33%
12%
1%
780
Bigger government; more services
21%
19%
26%
25%
8%
1%
627
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Men
Women
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
59%
41%
793
Bigger government; more services
47%
53%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
77%
5%
5%
10%
4%
784
Bigger government; more services
53%
15%
7%
21%
3%
630
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
12%
10%
78%
790
Bigger government; more services
24%
12%
63%
623
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 who meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
23%
20%
32%
25%
708
Bigger government; more services
38%
19%
23%
20%
563
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
30%
34%
24%
12%
789
Bigger government; more services
42%
22%
20%
16%
634
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
56%
7%
11%
5%
21%
790
Bigger government; more services
37%
11%
12%
3%
37%
633
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
27%
73%
792
Bigger government; more services
27%
73%
635
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 God among adults who meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
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
Smaller government; fewer services
56%
27%
7%
< 1%
8%
2%
793
Bigger government; more services
48%
24%
9%
< 1%
16%
3%
636
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 who meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
42%
32%
15%
11%
< 1%
793
Bigger government; more services
37%
35%
14%
13%
< 1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
26%
42%
31%
< 1%
793
Bigger government; more services
22%
48%
31%
< 1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
41%
22%
10%
25%
1%
793
Bigger government; more services
36%
19%
11%
33%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
12%
8%
15%
65%
< 1%
793
Bigger government; more services
9%
8%
19%
64%
< 1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
20%
22%
12%
1%
793
Bigger government; more services
36%
22%
28%
13%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
36%
20%
24%
20%
< 1%
793
Bigger government; more services
40%
16%
25%
18%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
25%
14%
50%
9%
1%
793
Bigger government; more services
22%
13%
49%
14%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
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
Smaller government; fewer services
36%
62%
1%
1%
793
Bigger government; more services
19%
79%
1%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
18%
9%
24%
48%
1%
793
Bigger government; more services
14%
11%
23%
52%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
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
Smaller government; fewer services
20%
33%
1%
38%
7%
793
Bigger government; more services
25%
21%
2%
47%
6%
636
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults who meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
70%
24%
6%
793
Bigger government; more services
62%
33%
5%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
53%
38%
9%
793
Bigger government; more services
46%
46%
8%
636
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 who meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
14%
36%
793
Bigger government; more services
11%
17%
72%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
35%
44%
17%
4%
793
Bigger government; more services
16%
35%
45%
4%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
62%
33%
4%
1%
793
Bigger government; more services
20%
76%
3%
1%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
59%
40%
2%
793
Bigger government; more services
68%
29%
2%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
66%
28%
3%
2%
793
Bigger government; more services
74%
21%
2%
3%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
52%
42%
6%
793
Bigger government; more services
67%
28%
5%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
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
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
50%
2%
2%
793
Bigger government; more services
21%
75%
1%
2%
636
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 meditate several times a year by views about size of government
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Views about size of government
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
Smaller government; fewer services
36%
29%
5%
27%
3%
793
Bigger government; more services
50%
20%
3%
24%
3%
636
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.