Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Generation X
% of adults in Generation X who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
15%
10%
15%
1%
7,303
2007
49%
15%
14%
19%
2%
8,092
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 in Generation X by religious group
% of adults in Generation X who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
56%
19%
12%
13%
1%
1,472
Evangelical Protestant
73%
13%
7%
6%
1%
1,751
Historically Black Protestant
75%
11%
7%
7%
< 1%
450
Jewish
33%
17%
15%
35%
< 1%
140
Mainline Protestant
53%
20%
13%
13%
1%
1,044
Mormon
77%
12%
6%
4%
1%
166
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
41%
14%
13%
31%
2%
1,764
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
785
Seldom/never
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
55%
4,175
Once or twice a month
51%
49%
1,154
Several times a year
50%
50%
785
Seldom/never
63%
37%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
15%
3%
21%
5%
4,123
Once or twice a month
68%
9%
4%
15%
3%
1,136
Several times a year
69%
8%
7%
14%
2%
777
Seldom/never
72%
8%
4%
14%
3%
1,103
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
8%
72%
4,133
Once or twice a month
18%
8%
74%
1,146
Several times a year
20%
6%
74%
772
Seldom/never
16%
9%
75%
1,094
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
20%
28%
22%
3,827
Once or twice a month
26%
19%
29%
26%
1,076
Several times a year
23%
17%
29%
30%
733
Seldom/never
29%
19%
28%
23%
1,036
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
31%
19%
13%
4,162
Once or twice a month
34%
29%
22%
15%
1,152
Several times a year
34%
30%
19%
17%
783
Seldom/never
44%
28%
16%
13%
1,108
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
8%
16%
1%
15%
4,167
Once or twice a month
60%
8%
14%
2%
16%
1,154
Several times a year
59%
8%
14%
1%
18%
783
Seldom/never
53%
11%
14%
1%
21%
1,109
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
40%
4,158
Once or twice a month
62%
38%
1,151
Several times a year
56%
44%
785
Seldom/never
51%
49%
1,106
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
76%
15%
3%
< 1%
5%
1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
61%
24%
5%
< 1%
7%
2%
1,154
Several times a year
50%
31%
8%
1%
8%
2%
785
Seldom/never
29%
31%
12%
< 1%
24%
4%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
18%
7%
7%
1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
45%
36%
9%
10%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
31%
37%
20%
12%
1%
785
Seldom/never
18%
32%
22%
27%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
46%
32%
22%
< 1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
26%
45%
28%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
16%
46%
38%
1%
785
Seldom/never
9%
30%
61%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
13%
3%
12%
1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
49%
24%
7%
20%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
36%
22%
11%
30%
1%
785
Seldom/never
19%
13%
10%
57%
1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
35%
12%
8%
44%
< 1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
16%
12%
8%
64%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
8%
7%
13%
72%
< 1%
785
Seldom/never
6%
3%
4%
87%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who meditate…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
51%
8%
3%
36%
2%
4,175
Once or twice a month
30%
13%
6%
50%
1%
1,154
Several times a year
18%
9%
9%
62%
1%
785
Seldom/never
16%
5%
4%
73%
1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
53%
16%
9%
21%
1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
36%
24%
15%
24%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
24%
15%
32%
28%
1%
785
Seldom/never
25%
12%
15%
48%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
9%
37%
8%
3%
4,175
Once or twice a month
26%
13%
51%
9%
2%
1,154
Several times a year
19%
11%
57%
12%
1%
785
Seldom/never
12%
11%
61%
15%
2%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
39%
58%
1%
1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
32%
66%
1%
1%
1,154
Several times a year
29%
70%
< 1%
1%
785
Seldom/never
25%
74%
1%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
51%
11%
8%
30%
< 1%
4,175
Once or twice a month
25%
16%
11%
48%
< 1%
1,154
Several times a year
11%
11%
16%
62%
< 1%
785
Seldom/never
7%
5%
6%
82%
< 1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
40%
27%
3%
24%
6%
4,175
Once or twice a month
25%
31%
2%
35%
6%
1,154
Several times a year
22%
30%
2%
39%
8%
785
Seldom/never
15%
18%
< 1%
58%
9%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
78%
15%
7%
4,175
Once or twice a month
75%
19%
6%
1,154
Several times a year
70%
23%
7%
785
Seldom/never
53%
40%
7%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
27%
7%
4,175
Once or twice a month
60%
33%
7%
1,154
Several times a year
53%
37%
9%
785
Seldom/never
39%
52%
9%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
21%
41%
4,175
Once or twice a month
36%
18%
46%
1,154
Several times a year
37%
15%
48%
785
Seldom/never
31%
22%
47%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
31%
22%
5%
4,175
Once or twice a month
33%
37%
24%
5%
1,154
Several times a year
25%
41%
27%
7%
785
Seldom/never
24%
35%
33%
8%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
41%
3%
4%
4,175
Once or twice a month
53%
43%
2%
2%
1,154
Several times a year
54%
40%
3%
3%
785
Seldom/never
50%
43%
3%
3%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
48%
5%
2%
4,175
Once or twice a month
47%
49%
3%
1%
1,154
Several times a year
49%
47%
3%
1%
785
Seldom/never
43%
52%
3%
1%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
48%
4%
4,175
Once or twice a month
59%
39%
3%
1,154
Several times a year
65%
31%
4%
785
Seldom/never
67%
29%
4%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
36%
5%
4%
4,175
Once or twice a month
70%
23%
5%
3%
1,154
Several times a year
74%
20%
3%
3%
785
Seldom/never
74%
20%
3%
3%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
45%
8%
4,175
Once or twice a month
60%
32%
8%
1,154
Several times a year
66%
28%
7%
785
Seldom/never
67%
25%
8%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
38%
57%
3%
2%
4,175
Once or twice a month
33%
64%
2%
1%
1,154
Several times a year
34%
60%
3%
3%
785
Seldom/never
35%
61%
2%
2%
1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults in Generation X who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
25%
26%
3%
42%
4%
4,175
Once or twice a month
36%
27%
3%
31%
3%
1,154
Several times a year
41%
28%
5%
24%
3%
785
Seldom/never
55%
15%
5%
23%
2%
1,111
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.