Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults living with a partner
% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Trends
Table
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
14%
55%
11%
1%
2,128
2007
14%
11%
64%
7%
4%
1,753
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
24%
9%
52%
14%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
33%
10%
49%
6%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
17%
18%
60%
4%
2%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
17%
61%
15%
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
26%
47%
20%
8%
355
Philosophy/reason
44%
37%
16%
3%
315
Common sense
37%
41%
17%
5%
1,141
Science
37%
45%
12%
5%
254
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
13%
24%
35%
23%
4%
< 1%
355
Philosophy/reason
21%
32%
28%
17%
2%
< 1%
315
Common sense
19%
29%
30%
19%
3%
< 1%
1,141
Science
18%
34%
31%
14%
3%
< 1%
254
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
41%
59%
358
Philosophy/reason
52%
48%
320
Common sense
49%
51%
1,154
Science
55%
45%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
39%
19%
1%
35%
5%
354
Philosophy/reason
70%
5%
2%
18%
5%
319
Common sense
64%
11%
3%
18%
5%
1,144
Science
54%
7%
1%
33%
5%
256
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
29%
9%
62%
352
Philosophy/reason
12%
13%
75%
315
Common sense
12%
11%
77%
1,141
Science
30%
14%
56%
254
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who have a household income of…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
58%
21%
14%
6%
327
Philosophy/reason
35%
23%
28%
14%
304
Common sense
42%
24%
21%
13%
1,059
Science
42%
18%
23%
17%
243
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who have completed…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
56%
31%
8%
6%
352
Philosophy/reason
22%
42%
23%
13%
320
Common sense
44%
35%
15%
7%
1,148
Science
39%
26%
20%
16%
257
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
44%
56%
357
Philosophy/reason
25%
75%
319
Common sense
34%
66%
1,151
Science
36%
64%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say they…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
76%
20%
2%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
358
Philosophy/reason
38%
27%
11%
< 1%
19%
4%
320
Common sense
45%
29%
8%
1%
14%
3%
1,154
Science
28%
29%
11%
< 1%
31%
2%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
75%
21%
2%
2%
< 1%
358
Philosophy/reason
28%
31%
21%
20%
< 1%
320
Common sense
28%
38%
15%
18%
1%
1,154
Science
23%
31%
15%
31%
< 1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who attend religious services…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
41%
41%
17%
1%
358
Philosophy/reason
9%
39%
52%
< 1%
320
Common sense
12%
38%
50%
< 1%
1,154
Science
10%
34%
55%
< 1%
257
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who pray…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
70%
19%
5%
7%
< 1%
358
Philosophy/reason
36%
17%
6%
41%
< 1%
320
Common sense
39%
15%
10%
35%
< 1%
1,154
Science
27%
16%
8%
49%
< 1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who attend prayer group…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
33%
14%
10%
43%
< 1%
358
Philosophy/reason
8%
8%
9%
74%
1%
320
Common sense
8%
7%
7%
78%
< 1%
1,154
Science
9%
7%
3%
80%
< 1%
257
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who meditate…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
50%
8%
4%
35%
2%
358
Philosophy/reason
41%
11%
7%
41%
< 1%
320
Common sense
29%
10%
6%
55%
< 1%
1,154
Science
31%
10%
5%
53%
2%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
71%
13%
5%
10%
1%
358
Philosophy/reason
49%
17%
13%
21%
1%
320
Common sense
46%
19%
12%
22%
1%
1,154
Science
48%
14%
10%
26%
1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
47%
13%
12%
26%
2%
358
Philosophy/reason
61%
16%
13%
10%
< 1%
320
Common sense
44%
17%
14%
23%
1%
1,154
Science
52%
15%
11%
22%
< 1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
30%
66%
2%
2%
358
Philosophy/reason
24%
74%
2%
< 1%
320
Common sense
21%
78%
1%
1%
1,154
Science
22%
76%
1%
1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who read scripture…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
51%
14%
6%
28%
< 1%
358
Philosophy/reason
15%
12%
9%
64%
< 1%
320
Common sense
17%
10%
9%
64%
< 1%
1,154
Science
10%
11%
5%
74%
< 1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say the holy scripture is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
49%
30%
3%
13%
5%
358
Philosophy/reason
10%
14%
1%
66%
9%
320
Common sense
17%
22%
1%
51%
9%
1,154
Science
15%
14%
< 1%
67%
4%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who …in heaven
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
90%
8%
2%
358
Philosophy/reason
58%
37%
5%
320
Common sense
62%
30%
8%
1,154
Science
45%
49%
6%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who …in hell
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
72%
19%
9%
358
Philosophy/reason
38%
57%
5%
320
Common sense
49%
44%
7%
1,154
Science
34%
60%
7%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
25%
25%
50%
358
Philosophy/reason
19%
17%
63%
320
Common sense
27%
23%
49%
1,154
Science
26%
19%
55%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
36%
31%
26%
7%
358
Philosophy/reason
17%
30%
46%
7%
320
Common sense
25%
38%
30%
6%
1,154
Science
16%
30%
51%
3%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who would rather have…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
32%
62%
3%
3%
358
Philosophy/reason
36%
56%
5%
4%
320
Common sense
46%
48%
2%
4%
1,154
Science
40%
53%
4%
3%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
34%
59%
4%
2%
358
Philosophy/reason
28%
67%
3%
2%
320
Common sense
40%
54%
5%
1%
1,154
Science
33%
64%
2%
1%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
43%
53%
4%
358
Philosophy/reason
73%
24%
3%
320
Common sense
68%
28%
4%
1,154
Science
64%
32%
4%
257
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 living with a partner by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
63%
29%
4%
5%
358
Philosophy/reason
87%
9%
3%
1%
320
Common sense
81%
13%
4%
2%
1,154
Science
85%
10%
4%
1%
257
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage
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Share
Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
53%
40%
7%
358
Philosophy/reason
81%
13%
6%
320
Common sense
75%
20%
6%
1,154
Science
82%
12%
6%
257
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
36%
58%
3%
3%
358
Philosophy/reason
16%
78%
3%
3%
320
Common sense
35%
62%
1%
1%
1,154
Science
27%
71%
1%
1%
257
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults living with a partner who say humans…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
19%
40%
1%
36%
3%
358
Philosophy/reason
57%
23%
4%
14%
2%
320
Common sense
47%
25%
4%
22%
3%
1,154
Science
68%
11%
3%
17%
1%
257
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.