Frequency of meditation among never married adults
% of never married adults who meditate…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
10%
5%
52%
1%
6,966
2007
31%
8%
4%
55%
2%
4,995
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 never married adults by religious group
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
32%
9%
6%
52%
1%
1,292
Evangelical Protestant
40%
10%
3%
46%
1%
1,214
Historically Black Protestant
42%
11%
3%
42%
2%
600
Jewish
25%
10%
9%
54%
2%
138
Mainline Protestant
25%
11%
5%
59%
1%
788
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
23%
10%
5%
60%
1%
2,289
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
31%
14%
4%
2,300
Once or twice a month
64%
26%
8%
2%
663
Several times a year
65%
27%
6%
2%
335
Seldom/never
66%
23%
9%
2%
3,497
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
23%
23%
16%
2%
< 1%
2,300
Once or twice a month
48%
25%
17%
9%
1%
< 1%
663
Several times a year
48%
25%
19%
7%
2%
< 1%
335
Seldom/never
51%
23%
16%
10%
1%
< 1%
3,497
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
47%
2,334
Once or twice a month
55%
45%
668
Several times a year
58%
42%
338
Seldom/never
56%
44%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
24%
4%
21%
6%
2,295
Once or twice a month
49%
19%
6%
19%
5%
659
Several times a year
53%
13%
9%
21%
4%
336
Seldom/never
57%
16%
7%
16%
5%
3,502
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Immigrant status among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
14%
68%
2,298
Once or twice a month
13%
17%
70%
656
Several times a year
19%
19%
62%
335
Seldom/never
12%
16%
72%
3,464
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who have a household income of…
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Frequency of meditation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
19%
20%
10%
2,037
Once or twice a month
39%
22%
25%
13%
601
Several times a year
42%
23%
20%
15%
289
Seldom/never
42%
22%
23%
13%
3,100
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who have completed…
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Frequency of meditation
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
35%
14%
8%
2,325
Once or twice a month
42%
38%
13%
7%
665
Several times a year
43%
28%
23%
6%
337
Seldom/never
46%
36%
13%
5%
3,522
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
84%
2,330
Once or twice a month
10%
90%
666
Several times a year
6%
94%
338
Seldom/never
13%
87%
3,530
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Belief in God among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say they…
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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
68%
17%
4%
1%
7%
2%
2,334
Once or twice a month
51%
24%
11%
< 1%
11%
3%
668
Several times a year
42%
23%
13%
< 1%
19%
3%
338
Seldom/never
46%
22%
9%
< 1%
19%
3%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
21%
9%
10%
1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
40%
31%
16%
12%
1%
668
Several times a year
29%
36%
20%
15%
< 1%
338
Seldom/never
32%
29%
18%
20%
< 1%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who attend religious services…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
31%
27%
< 1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
27%
42%
31%
1%
668
Several times a year
19%
45%
35%
< 1%
338
Seldom/never
19%
38%
42%
1%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who pray…
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Frequency of meditation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
15%
4%
15%
1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
36%
21%
13%
30%
1%
668
Several times a year
31%
15%
10%
43%
< 1%
338
Seldom/never
32%
18%
7%
43%
< 1%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
11%
8%
47%
1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
16%
16%
9%
58%
< 1%
668
Several times a year
9%
6%
18%
68%
< 1%
338
Seldom/never
10%
8%
7%
74%
< 1%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
12%
6%
7%
1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
51%
28%
8%
12%
1%
668
Several times a year
34%
21%
30%
15%
< 1%
338
Seldom/never
37%
20%
12%
30%
1%
3,531
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
16%
8%
14%
1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
51%
21%
11%
16%
1%
668
Several times a year
46%
16%
22%
15%
1%
338
Seldom/never
37%
19%
14%
29%
1%
3,531
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
15%
38%
9%
3%
2,334
Once or twice a month
25%
20%
41%
12%
2%
668
Several times a year
14%
15%
52%
17%
1%
338
Seldom/never
20%
13%
52%
13%
2%
3,531
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
67%
2%
2%
2,334
Once or twice a month
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
668
Several times a year
16%
83%
1%
1%
338
Seldom/never
23%
75%
1%
1%
3,531
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Frequency of reading scripture among never married adults by frequency of meditation
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
10%
6%
33%
1%
2,334
Once or twice a month
25%
18%
12%
46%
< 1%
668
Several times a year
11%
10%
23%
55%
< 1%
338
Seldom/never
17%
11%
8%
65%
< 1%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
27%
3%
31%
7%
2,334
Once or twice a month
23%
25%
1%
44%
7%
668
Several times a year
19%
24%
1%
50%
7%
338
Seldom/never
19%
28%
1%
45%
6%
3,531
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Belief in Heaven among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
72%
20%
8%
2,334
Once or twice a month
66%
27%
7%
668
Several times a year
59%
36%
6%
338
Seldom/never
67%
27%
6%
3,531
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Belief in Hell among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
60%
33%
7%
2,334
Once or twice a month
54%
39%
7%
668
Several times a year
47%
47%
6%
338
Seldom/never
54%
39%
7%
3,531
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Party affiliation among never married adults by frequency of meditation
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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At least once a week
27%
22%
51%
2,334
Once or twice a month
29%
15%
56%
668
Several times a year
20%
16%
64%
338
Seldom/never
32%
18%
50%
3,531
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Political ideology among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
33%
28%
8%
2,334
Once or twice a month
27%
33%
32%
7%
668
Several times a year
17%
44%
36%
3%
338
Seldom/never
24%
38%
30%
8%
3,531
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Views about size of government among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who would rather have…
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Frequency of meditation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
50%
3%
4%
2,334
Once or twice a month
41%
53%
3%
3%
668
Several times a year
37%
60%
1%
2%
338
Seldom/never
43%
52%
2%
3%
3,531
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Views about government aid to the poor among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of meditation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
56%
4%
3%
2,334
Once or twice a month
35%
59%
3%
2%
668
Several times a year
33%
62%
4%
1%
338
Seldom/never
41%
55%
3%
1%
3,531
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Views about abortion among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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At least once a week
51%
44%
5%
2,334
Once or twice a month
62%
32%
6%
668
Several times a year
68%
31%
1%
338
Seldom/never
61%
36%
3%
3,531
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Views about homosexuality among never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
28%
4%
4%
2,334
Once or twice a month
74%
20%
3%
4%
668
Several times a year
78%
16%
3%
2%
338
Seldom/never
77%
19%
3%
2%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of meditation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
36%
8%
2,334
Once or twice a month
69%
25%
6%
668
Several times a year
72%
24%
5%
338
Seldom/never
72%
23%
5%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say…
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Frequency of meditation
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
62%
2%
4%
2,334
Once or twice a month
31%
66%
3%
1%
668
Several times a year
22%
75%
1%
2%
338
Seldom/never
34%
62%
2%
3%
3,531
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 never married adults by frequency of meditation
% of never married adults who say humans…
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Frequency of meditation
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
31%
25%
4%
34%
5%
2,334
Once or twice a month
42%
25%
4%
26%
3%
668
Several times a year
54%
23%
3%
20%
1%
338
Seldom/never
47%
24%
3%
25%
2%
3,531
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.