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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who meditate…
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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
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Catholic
33%
11%
7%
47%
2%
455
Evangelical Protestant
47%
9%
3%
40%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
26%
11%
10%
53%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
26%
11%
5%
58%
< 1%
779
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who are ages…
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Frequency of meditation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
44%
20%
6%
742
Once or twice a month
31%
51%
13%
5%
195
Several times a year
35%
40%
18%
7%
125
Seldom/never
41%
39%
15%
5%
1,023
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
26%
33%
22%
4%
< 1%
742
Once or twice a month
16%
28%
38%
16%
2%
< 1%
195
Several times a year
14%
37%
25%
21%
3%
< 1%
125
Seldom/never
21%
31%
28%
17%
2%
< 1%
1,023
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Gender composition among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
51%
749
Once or twice a month
38%
62%
196
Several times a year
48%
52%
126
Seldom/never
51%
49%
1,038
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
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Frequency of meditation
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
14%
2%
26%
6%
742
Once or twice a month
56%
3%
4%
30%
7%
194
Several times a year
65%
9%
6%
16%
3%
126
Seldom/never
66%
11%
2%
19%
4%
1,031
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Immigrant status among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
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Frequency of meditation
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
12%
69%
736
Once or twice a month
25%
14%
61%
193
Several times a year
17%
9%
73%
126
Seldom/never
13%
11%
76%
1,028
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Income distribution among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who have a household income of…
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Frequency of meditation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
23%
18%
9%
692
Once or twice a month
47%
19%
20%
14%
177
Several times a year
37%
18%
28%
17%
122
Seldom/never
40%
24%
22%
15%
958
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who have completed…
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Frequency of meditation
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
35%
14%
7%
744
Once or twice a month
40%
35%
15%
10%
194
Several times a year
27%
38%
19%
16%
125
Seldom/never
43%
33%
16%
8%
1,034
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
67%
747
Once or twice a month
38%
62%
196
Several times a year
30%
70%
126
Seldom/never
37%
63%
1,035
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Belief in God among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
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Frequency of meditation
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
59%
23%
5%
1%
10%
2%
749
Once or twice a month
38%
37%
11%
< 1%
11%
2%
196
Several times a year
36%
38%
10%
< 1%
14%
2%
126
Seldom/never
43%
26%
9%
1%
19%
3%
1,038
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…
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Frequency of meditation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
27%
9%
13%
< 1%
749
Once or twice a month
35%
37%
16%
12%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
25%
38%
20%
16%
1%
126
Seldom/never
26%
37%
16%
21%
< 1%
1,038
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Attendance at religious services among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who attend religious services…
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Frequency of meditation
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
27%
38%
34%
1%
749
Once or twice a month
16%
44%
40%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
6%
46%
49%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
10%
37%
52%
< 1%
1,038
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who pray…
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Frequency of meditation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
15%
4%
17%
< 1%
749
Once or twice a month
39%
17%
12%
32%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
27%
26%
15%
32%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
31%
16%
10%
43%
< 1%
1,038
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of meditation
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
23%
12%
8%
56%
1%
749
Once or twice a month
13%
12%
8%
68%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
1%
4%
16%
78%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
7%
5%
7%
82%
< 1%
1,038
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of meditation
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
68%
15%
6%
9%
1%
749
Once or twice a month
48%
23%
14%
15%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
36%
20%
25%
17%
2%
126
Seldom/never
42%
17%
11%
29%
1%
1,038
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
14%
9%
13%
1%
749
Once or twice a month
46%
20%
20%
15%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
39%
20%
24%
17%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
39%
16%
14%
30%
1%
1,038
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of meditation
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
16%
45%
10%
3%
749
Once or twice a month
15%
16%
57%
11%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
14%
17%
57%
10%
2%
126
Seldom/never
13%
12%
62%
12%
1%
1,038
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say…
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Frequency of meditation
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
23%
74%
2%
1%
749
Once or twice a month
20%
78%
2%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
16%
82%
1%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
25%
74%
1%
1%
1,038
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who read scripture…
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Frequency of meditation
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
39%
15%
7%
39%
< 1%
749
Once or twice a month
18%
14%
12%
55%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
7%
8%
19%
67%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
12%
8%
7%
72%
< 1%
1,038
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Interpreting scripture among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner 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
29%
19%
2%
41%
10%
749
Once or twice a month
20%
20%
< 1%
51%
9%
196
Several times a year
15%
22%
1%
53%
8%
126
Seldom/never
17%
23%
1%
52%
7%
1,038
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Belief in Heaven among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
27%
6%
749
Once or twice a month
64%
28%
9%
196
Several times a year
60%
31%
9%
126
Seldom/never
64%
31%
6%
1,038
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Belief in Hell among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
54%
38%
8%
749
Once or twice a month
46%
49%
5%
196
Several times a year
38%
49%
13%
126
Seldom/never
49%
44%
7%
1,038
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Party affiliation among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
23%
54%
749
Once or twice a month
27%
22%
52%
196
Several times a year
23%
16%
61%
126
Seldom/never
27%
22%
50%
1,038
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Political ideology among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
34%
36%
6%
749
Once or twice a month
23%
35%
36%
5%
196
Several times a year
17%
34%
43%
6%
126
Seldom/never
27%
36%
32%
6%
1,038
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Views about size of government among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who would rather have…
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Frequency of meditation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
51%
5%
3%
749
Once or twice a month
37%
57%
3%
3%
196
Several times a year
38%
50%
4%
8%
126
Seldom/never
43%
52%
2%
3%
1,038
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of meditation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
62%
5%
2%
749
Once or twice a month
30%
68%
2%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
29%
62%
3%
5%
126
Seldom/never
42%
53%
4%
1%
1,038
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Views about abortion among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of meditation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
36%
4%
749
Once or twice a month
70%
27%
3%
196
Several times a year
73%
23%
4%
126
Seldom/never
65%
32%
3%
1,038
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Views about homosexuality among adults living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of meditation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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At least once a week
75%
20%
4%
2%
749
Once or twice a month
82%
12%
4%
1%
196
Several times a year
84%
11%
2%
4%
126
Seldom/never
81%
13%
4%
2%
1,038
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of meditation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
23%
5%
749
Once or twice a month
73%
20%
7%
196
Several times a year
76%
18%
6%
126
Seldom/never
73%
21%
6%
1,038
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say…
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Frequency of meditation
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
30%
66%
2%
2%
749
Once or twice a month
30%
68%
< 1%
2%
196
Several times a year
27%
67%
4%
2%
126
Seldom/never
33%
63%
2%
2%
1,038
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 living with a partner by frequency of meditation
% of adults living with a partner who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
29%
4%
25%
3%
749
Once or twice a month
42%
27%
4%
24%
3%
196
Several times a year
46%
32%
4%
11%
7%
126
Seldom/never
51%
23%
3%
22%
2%
1,038
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.