Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults ages 65 and older
% of adults ages 65 and older who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Survey year
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
2014
37%
59%
2%
2%
9,327
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 ages 65 and older by religious group
% of adults ages 65 and older who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
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
Catholic
33%
63%
2%
2%
2,131
Evangelical Protestant
50%
46%
2%
2%
2,399
Historically Black Protestant
29%
66%
2%
4%
401
Jewish
23%
73%
2%
2%
320
Mainline Protestant
34%
62%
2%
2%
2,272
Mormon
56%
41%
2%
< 1%
146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
22%
75%
1%
2%
1,225
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
29%
65%
6%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
28%
65%
7%
5,538
Neither/both equally
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
28%
67%
5%
178
Don't know
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
15%
69%
16%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
52%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
42%
58%
5,538
Neither/both equally
46%
54%
178
Don't know
43%
57%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
86%
7%
1%
5%
2%
3,401
Right or wrong depends on the situation
79%
9%
2%
7%
2%
5,478
Neither/both equally
78%
7%
1%
11%
3%
172
Don't know
68%
12%
< 1%
16%
4%
162
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
7%
9%
84%
3,414
Right or wrong depends on the situation
10%
12%
79%
5,477
Neither/both equally
12%
9%
79%
175
Don't know
12%
10%
77%
163
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
37%
24%
25%
13%
2,854
Right or wrong depends on the situation
43%
22%
22%
13%
4,551
Neither/both equally
37%
18%
28%
17%
126
Don't know
57%
21%
18%
4%
107
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
46%
29%
14%
11%
3,431
Right or wrong depends on the situation
51%
23%
14%
12%
5,525
Neither/both equally
40%
28%
16%
16%
177
Don't know
75%
15%
8%
2%
165
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
62%
1%
11%
22%
4%
3,435
Right or wrong depends on the situation
51%
3%
14%
28%
4%
5,517
Neither/both equally
55%
1%
18%
24%
2%
176
Don't know
37%
< 1%
10%
45%
8%
167
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
3%
97%
3,439
Right or wrong depends on the situation
3%
97%
5,531
Neither/both equally
2%
98%
178
Don't know
2%
98%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
81%
12%
2%
1%
3%
1%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
63%
20%
5%
2%
8%
3%
5,538
Neither/both equally
68%
19%
5%
2%
3%
3%
178
Don't know
72%
11%
5%
5%
3%
3%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
76%
15%
4%
4%
1%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
57%
23%
9%
10%
1%
5,538
Neither/both equally
75%
13%
6%
3%
2%
178
Don't know
74%
16%
3%
2%
5%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
60%
21%
18%
1%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
41%
27%
31%
1%
5,538
Neither/both equally
48%
27%
21%
4%
178
Don't know
56%
22%
18%
4%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
74%
12%
3%
11%
1%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
58%
14%
5%
21%
2%
5,538
Neither/both equally
71%
10%
4%
11%
4%
178
Don't know
74%
7%
2%
11%
5%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
40%
8%
8%
42%
1%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
23%
7%
8%
60%
1%
5,538
Neither/both equally
34%
3%
10%
51%
3%
178
Don't know
31%
10%
5%
51%
4%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who meditate…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
59%
6%
3%
28%
3%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
49%
8%
4%
35%
3%
5,538
Neither/both equally
56%
7%
2%
27%
8%
178
Don't know
62%
7%
5%
20%
6%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
74%
8%
5%
11%
2%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
60%
12%
8%
17%
2%
5,538
Neither/both equally
69%
9%
3%
11%
9%
178
Don't know
66%
10%
6%
11%
8%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
52%
11%
10%
24%
3%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
42%
13%
13%
29%
3%
5,538
Neither/both equally
61%
6%
8%
18%
7%
178
Don't know
47%
10%
7%
21%
14%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
55%
5%
33%
4%
3%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
31%
9%
49%
8%
4%
5,538
Neither/both equally
43%
5%
36%
5%
10%
178
Don't know
39%
6%
39%
5%
10%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
54%
9%
6%
30%
1%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
9%
8%
48%
1%
5,538
Neither/both equally
51%
7%
5%
30%
7%
178
Don't know
52%
7%
3%
33%
5%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
47%
27%
4%
15%
7%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
30%
26%
4%
31%
9%
5,538
Neither/both equally
36%
15%
11%
23%
15%
178
Don't know
56%
13%
8%
11%
12%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
81%
11%
7%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
70%
22%
9%
5,538
Neither/both equally
74%
18%
9%
178
Don't know
80%
10%
10%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
68%
23%
9%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
49%
40%
11%
5,538
Neither/both equally
60%
29%
10%
178
Don't know
54%
28%
18%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
60%
11%
29%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
14%
53%
5,538
Neither/both equally
40%
19%
40%
178
Don't know
29%
25%
46%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
62%
22%
11%
5%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
35%
35%
25%
6%
5,538
Neither/both equally
46%
29%
12%
13%
178
Don't know
43%
21%
17%
18%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
73%
21%
3%
4%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
49%
40%
4%
6%
5,538
Neither/both equally
52%
28%
11%
9%
178
Don't know
47%
38%
3%
11%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
60%
33%
4%
3%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
38%
55%
4%
3%
5,538
Neither/both equally
34%
48%
12%
6%
178
Don't know
36%
41%
4%
19%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
35%
60%
5%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
58%
36%
6%
5,538
Neither/both equally
33%
55%
12%
178
Don't know
29%
46%
26%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
36%
57%
4%
4%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
58%
34%
4%
5%
5,538
Neither/both equally
42%
40%
14%
5%
178
Don't know
28%
50%
3%
19%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
24%
67%
9%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
46%
44%
10%
5,538
Neither/both equally
35%
46%
18%
178
Don't know
23%
56%
22%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
56%
36%
3%
4%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
57%
3%
6%
5,538
Neither/both equally
32%
49%
11%
8%
178
Don't know
26%
27%
5%
43%
168
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 ages 65 and older by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of adults ages 65 and older who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Belief in absolute standards for 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
16%
24%
4%
50%
7%
3,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation
31%
22%
5%
33%
9%
5,538
Neither/both equally
23%
20%
5%
40%
12%
178
Don't know
11%
11%
9%
33%
35%
168
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.