Educational distribution among adults who meditate several times a year by religious group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have completed…
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Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
47%
20%
23%
10%
347
Evangelical Protestant
41%
33%
17%
8%
243
Mainline Protestant
24%
33%
26%
17%
302
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
30%
31%
22%
17%
416
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
28%
27%
26%
20%
375
Some college
26%
34%
25%
14%
391
College
25%
42%
22%
11%
430
Post-graduate degree
12%
46%
22%
19%
309
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
21%
11%
22%
31%
13%
1%
375
Some college
17%
15%
28%
30%
9%
1%
391
College
12%
20%
35%
25%
7%
1%
430
Post-graduate degree
2%
19%
37%
27%
12%
2%
309
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Educational distribution
Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
55%
45%
379
Some college
58%
42%
394
College
45%
55%
443
Post-graduate degree
50%
50%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
54%
15%
2%
27%
2%
376
Some college
71%
10%
5%
9%
5%
394
College
72%
3%
11%
10%
4%
435
Post-graduate degree
80%
6%
9%
4%
1%
308
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Educational distribution
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
25%
11%
64%
372
Some college
12%
10%
78%
390
College
16%
11%
74%
438
Post-graduate degree
16%
12%
72%
310
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
High school or less
56%
22%
16%
6%
328
Some college
27%
23%
32%
18%
346
College
14%
17%
33%
36%
396
Post-graduate degree
6%
9%
37%
48%
283
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
38%
7%
15%
6%
33%
378
Some college
44%
13%
13%
4%
27%
393
College
53%
8%
7%
3%
29%
439
Post-graduate degree
67%
11%
7%
3%
13%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
27%
73%
379
Some college
26%
74%
394
College
29%
71%
443
Post-graduate degree
32%
68%
309
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year 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
High school or less
58%
25%
8%
1%
7%
1%
379
Some college
54%
24%
9%
< 1%
10%
3%
394
College
47%
24%
8%
1%
16%
3%
443
Post-graduate degree
35%
31%
9%
< 1%
18%
6%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
48%
34%
11%
7%
< 1%
379
Some college
41%
30%
14%
14%
< 1%
394
College
34%
36%
18%
12%
1%
443
Post-graduate degree
21%
39%
18%
22%
< 1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
26%
47%
27%
< 1%
379
Some college
25%
41%
34%
1%
394
College
25%
43%
31%
< 1%
443
Post-graduate degree
17%
45%
38%
< 1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
44%
21%
12%
22%
1%
379
Some college
41%
18%
9%
31%
1%
394
College
34%
24%
9%
32%
1%
443
Post-graduate degree
27%
21%
13%
39%
< 1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year 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
High school or less
11%
10%
23%
55%
< 1%
379
Some college
12%
7%
14%
67%
1%
394
College
9%
7%
14%
71%
< 1%
443
Post-graduate degree
6%
7%
8%
79%
< 1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
High school or less
38%
16%
31%
15%
< 1%
379
Some college
45%
20%
22%
12%
1%
394
College
42%
23%
22%
12%
1%
443
Post-graduate degree
40%
24%
23%
12%
1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
High school or less
36%
15%
25%
23%
1%
379
Some college
42%
18%
22%
19%
< 1%
394
College
42%
19%
23%
15%
1%
443
Post-graduate degree
36%
24%
28%
10%
1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year 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
High school or less
29%
8%
52%
10%
2%
379
Some college
24%
13%
53%
8%
2%
394
College
20%
18%
44%
16%
2%
443
Post-graduate degree
14%
21%
48%
14%
2%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year 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
High school or less
25%
71%
1%
2%
379
Some college
31%
68%
1%
< 1%
394
College
26%
72%
1%
1%
443
Post-graduate degree
24%
75%
1%
< 1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who read scripture…
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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
High school or less
18%
11%
25%
45%
< 1%
379
Some college
18%
9%
25%
47%
1%
394
College
13%
9%
19%
58%
1%
443
Post-graduate degree
10%
7%
19%
64%
< 1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year 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
High school or less
38%
27%
3%
27%
5%
379
Some college
20%
30%
1%
42%
7%
394
College
8%
28%
2%
54%
8%
443
Post-graduate degree
7%
20%
1%
65%
7%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in heaven
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Educational distribution
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
76%
18%
6%
379
Some college
68%
25%
7%
394
College
57%
35%
7%
443
Post-graduate degree
44%
47%
9%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
61%
30%
9%
379
Some college
50%
40%
10%
394
College
39%
49%
12%
443
Post-graduate degree
25%
65%
9%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
29%
20%
52%
379
Some college
32%
13%
56%
394
College
32%
14%
54%
443
Post-graduate degree
30%
12%
58%
311
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Political ideology among adults who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
32%
35%
27%
6%
379
Some college
25%
45%
25%
4%
394
College
22%
42%
33%
2%
443
Post-graduate degree
16%
36%
44%
3%
311
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Views about size of government among adults who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
41%
52%
3%
4%
379
Some college
58%
34%
4%
4%
394
College
54%
41%
2%
3%
443
Post-graduate degree
43%
53%
1%
3%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
41%
52%
5%
1%
379
Some college
47%
45%
5%
3%
394
College
39%
55%
4%
2%
443
Post-graduate degree
29%
66%
3%
2%
311
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Views about abortion among adults who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
52%
45%
2%
379
Some college
65%
32%
3%
394
College
69%
29%
2%
443
Post-graduate degree
80%
17%
3%
311
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Views about homosexuality among adults who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
57%
36%
4%
3%
379
Some college
73%
20%
3%
4%
394
College
77%
17%
4%
2%
443
Post-graduate degree
85%
12%
2%
1%
311
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
43%
52%
5%
379
Some college
61%
33%
6%
394
College
74%
21%
5%
443
Post-graduate degree
81%
14%
5%
311
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Educational distribution
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
High school or less
41%
53%
2%
3%
379
Some college
33%
62%
3%
2%
394
College
25%
71%
1%
3%
443
Post-graduate degree
21%
76%
2%
1%
311
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 who meditate several times a year by educational group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
33%
22%
3%
36%
5%
379
Some college
40%
27%
3%
26%
4%
394
College
52%
26%
5%
15%
2%
443
Post-graduate degree
63%
20%
6%
10%
1%
311
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.