Importance of religion in one's life among college graduates
% of college graduates who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
25%
14%
14%
1%
8,798
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Importance of religion in one's life among college graduates by religious group
% of college graduates who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
53%
35%
10%
2%
< 1%
1,788
Evangelical Protestant
80%
17%
2%
< 1%
1%
1,870
Historically Black Protestant
85%
12%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
289
Jewish
29%
39%
21%
11%
< 1%
294
Mainline Protestant
50%
35%
11%
4%
< 1%
1,673
Mormon
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
212
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
16%
28%
47%
1%
2,071
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
14%
39%
30%
17%
4,120
Somewhat important
21%
42%
25%
12%
2,097
Not too important
27%
39%
22%
12%
1,122
Not at all important
25%
42%
21%
11%
1,199
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
5%
15%
32%
35%
11%
1%
4,120
Somewhat important
9%
22%
32%
30%
7%
1%
2,097
Not too important
11%
24%
31%
26%
7%
1%
1,122
Not at all important
12%
25%
31%
25%
7%
< 1%
1,199
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
42%
58%
4,238
Somewhat important
48%
52%
2,142
Not too important
56%
44%
1,138
Not at all important
57%
43%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
70%
12%
5%
9%
3%
4,167
Somewhat important
76%
5%
8%
9%
3%
2,115
Not too important
78%
3%
10%
6%
3%
1,124
Not at all important
82%
4%
4%
7%
3%
1,193
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
13%
9%
78%
4,212
Somewhat important
13%
12%
75%
2,132
Not too important
14%
12%
74%
1,125
Not at all important
12%
13%
75%
1,208
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
16%
18%
36%
30%
3,681
Somewhat important
12%
18%
35%
35%
1,912
Not too important
12%
18%
32%
38%
1,031
Not at all important
12%
16%
37%
35%
1,128
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Marital status among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
66%
3%
11%
5%
15%
4,212
Somewhat important
58%
8%
9%
3%
23%
2,134
Not too important
53%
9%
7%
2%
28%
1,129
Not at all important
44%
14%
10%
3%
29%
1,208
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
37%
63%
4,221
Somewhat important
32%
68%
2,137
Not too important
26%
74%
1,136
Not at all important
23%
77%
1,210
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Belief in God among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who say they…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
90%
8%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
4,238
Somewhat important
47%
38%
7%
< 1%
4%
2%
2,142
Not too important
15%
33%
21%
< 1%
24%
8%
1,138
Not at all important
9%
11%
10%
1%
63%
7%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
68%
26%
6%
< 1%
4,238
Somewhat important
15%
59%
26%
< 1%
2,142
Not too important
2%
36%
62%
< 1%
1,138
Not at all important
1%
10%
88%
< 1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
84%
12%
1%
2%
1%
4,238
Somewhat important
36%
29%
13%
21%
1%
2,142
Not too important
10%
11%
8%
70%
< 1%
1,138
Not at all important
6%
3%
2%
88%
1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
44%
12%
12%
31%
1%
4,238
Somewhat important
6%
6%
10%
77%
< 1%
2,142
Not too important
1%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
1,138
Not at all important
1%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who meditate…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
53%
7%
4%
34%
2%
4,238
Somewhat important
30%
12%
8%
49%
1%
2,142
Not too important
23%
10%
7%
59%
1%
1,138
Not at all important
24%
8%
5%
63%
1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
79%
12%
5%
3%
1%
4,238
Somewhat important
43%
24%
17%
15%
1%
2,142
Not too important
34%
20%
17%
27%
2%
1,138
Not at all important
38%
16%
10%
33%
3%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
52%
16%
12%
18%
2%
4,238
Somewhat important
39%
20%
16%
24%
1%
2,142
Not too important
42%
21%
19%
18%
1%
1,138
Not at all important
50%
15%
16%
18%
< 1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
58%
8%
26%
5%
4%
4,238
Somewhat important
11%
18%
58%
11%
2%
2,142
Not too important
3%
21%
54%
20%
2%
1,138
Not at all important
1%
20%
49%
28%
2%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Sample size
Very important
50%
48%
2%
1%
4,238
Somewhat important
27%
71%
1%
1%
2,142
Not too important
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
1,138
Not at all important
15%
83%
1%
1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
60%
12%
8%
19%
1%
4,238
Somewhat important
11%
10%
13%
66%
< 1%
2,142
Not too important
3%
3%
6%
88%
< 1%
1,138
Not at all important
2%
3%
3%
92%
< 1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
37%
40%
4%
12%
7%
4,238
Somewhat important
6%
33%
1%
51%
9%
2,142
Not too important
1%
9%
< 1%
83%
7%
1,138
Not at all important
1%
2%
< 1%
94%
3%
1,213
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Belief in Heaven among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
85%
8%
7%
4,238
Somewhat important
69%
23%
9%
2,142
Not too important
32%
56%
12%
1,138
Not at all important
9%
86%
5%
1,213
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Belief in Hell among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
71%
20%
9%
4,238
Somewhat important
46%
45%
9%
2,142
Not too important
20%
72%
8%
1,138
Not at all important
6%
90%
4%
1,213
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Party affiliation among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
55%
12%
33%
4,238
Somewhat important
38%
13%
49%
2,142
Not too important
25%
12%
62%
1,138
Not at all important
16%
13%
71%
1,213
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Political ideology among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
51%
31%
14%
3%
4,238
Somewhat important
26%
42%
30%
3%
2,142
Not too important
14%
41%
42%
3%
1,138
Not at all important
10%
30%
57%
3%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
65%
30%
3%
3%
4,238
Somewhat important
57%
37%
3%
3%
2,142
Not too important
48%
44%
3%
4%
1,138
Not at all important
41%
52%
3%
4%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
54%
40%
4%
2%
4,238
Somewhat important
44%
50%
4%
1%
2,142
Not too important
33%
62%
4%
2%
1,138
Not at all important
26%
70%
3%
1%
1,213
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Views about abortion among college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
39%
57%
4%
4,238
Somewhat important
72%
25%
2%
2,142
Not too important
86%
12%
2%
1,138
Not at all important
90%
7%
3%
1,213
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Views about homosexuality among college graduates by importance of religion
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
48%
43%
5%
4%
4,238
Somewhat important
83%
12%
3%
2%
2,142
Not too important
92%
6%
1%
1%
1,138
Not at all important
94%
4%
1%
1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
40%
53%
7%
4,238
Somewhat important
76%
19%
5%
2,142
Not too important
88%
8%
4%
1,138
Not at all important
93%
5%
2%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
42%
53%
3%
3%
4,238
Somewhat important
29%
67%
2%
2%
2,142
Not too important
22%
75%
2%
2%
1,138
Not at all important
16%
81%
2%
1%
1,213
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 college graduates by importance of religion
% of college graduates 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
Very important
15%
32%
4%
45%
5%
4,238
Somewhat important
48%
30%
6%
14%
2%
2,142
Not too important
78%
11%
5%
5%
2%
1,138
Not at all important
88%
5%
2%
5%
1%
1,213
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.