Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by religious group
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…
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Religious tradition
Men
Women
Sample size
Buddhist
45%
55%
166
Catholic
42%
58%
4,173
Evangelical Protestant
43%
57%
6,541
Historically Black Protestant
38%
62%
1,423
Jehovah's Witness
36%
64%
203
Jewish
42%
58%
320
Mainline Protestant
40%
60%
3,532
Mormon
45%
55%
545
Muslim
66%
34%
152
Orthodox Christian
58%
42%
103
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
52%
48%
3,048
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Men
21%
34%
28%
17%
9,222
Women
18%
32%
28%
21%
11,268
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Men
13%
14%
28%
33%
11%
1%
9,222
Women
11%
13%
27%
34%
15%
2%
11,268
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Men
64%
13%
3%
16%
4%
9,217
Women
64%
14%
3%
15%
4%
11,406
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Men
15%
9%
75%
9,292
Women
15%
9%
76%
11,407
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who have a household income of…
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Gender composition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Men
31%
21%
28%
20%
8,344
Women
39%
21%
25%
15%
9,732
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Men
42%
32%
16%
10%
9,334
Women
39%
33%
17%
10%
11,493
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Men
53%
7%
12%
4%
25%
9,345
Women
50%
6%
15%
11%
19%
11,498
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Men
27%
73%
9,346
Women
31%
69%
11,523
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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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
Men
72%
16%
4%
1%
7%
2%
9,390
Women
79%
13%
2%
1%
3%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Men
65%
19%
7%
9%
1%
9,390
Women
73%
16%
5%
5%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week 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
Men
45%
30%
24%
1%
9,390
Women
51%
29%
19%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
64%
15%
5%
16%
1%
9,390
Women
77%
12%
2%
8%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week 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
Sample size
Men
33%
10%
9%
47%
1%
9,390
Women
37%
11%
8%
43%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
53%
8%
3%
34%
2%
9,390
Women
55%
8%
3%
33%
2%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
58%
14%
9%
18%
1%
9,390
Women
54%
15%
9%
20%
2%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Gender composition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Men
40%
11%
38%
8%
3%
9,390
Women
48%
8%
36%
6%
2%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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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
Sample size
Men
42%
55%
2%
1%
9,390
Women
36%
62%
1%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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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
Men
46%
11%
8%
34%
1%
9,390
Women
53%
10%
7%
29%
1%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week 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
Men
37%
26%
3%
27%
7%
9,390
Women
42%
28%
3%
21%
6%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
75%
18%
7%
9,390
Women
80%
13%
7%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
64%
28%
7%
9,390
Women
64%
27%
8%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Men
44%
19%
38%
9,390
Women
36%
18%
46%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Men
44%
30%
20%
5%
9,390
Women
39%
32%
22%
6%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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Gender composition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Men
59%
34%
3%
3%
9,390
Women
47%
45%
3%
4%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week 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
Men
49%
44%
4%
2%
9,390
Women
43%
51%
4%
2%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Men
45%
50%
5%
9,390
Women
47%
49%
4%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
49%
42%
5%
3%
9,390
Women
58%
34%
4%
4%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Men
42%
50%
8%
9,390
Women
48%
44%
8%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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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
Men
44%
51%
3%
3%
9,390
Women
36%
57%
3%
4%
11,565
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week by gender
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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
Men
26%
27%
4%
39%
4%
9,390
Women
22%
26%
3%
43%
5%
11,565
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.