Immigrant status among adults who meditate several times a year by religious group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
30%
16%
55%
345
Evangelical Protestant
10%
6%
83%
241
Mainline Protestant
9%
7%
84%
302
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
14%
11%
75%
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are ages…
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Immigrant status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
43%
23%
8%
211
Second generation
50%
20%
11%
18%
148
Third generation or higher
21%
34%
27%
18%
1,136
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
16%
18%
34%
26%
6%
< 1%
211
Second generation
36%
16%
18%
16%
12%
2%
148
Third generation or higher
12%
15%
28%
32%
11%
1%
1,136
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
61%
39%
215
Second generation
56%
44%
151
Third generation or higher
51%
49%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
17%
8%
23%
50%
2%
214
Second generation
49%
6%
11%
28%
6%
150
Third generation or higher
82%
10%
1%
4%
3%
1,139
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have a household income of…
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Immigrant status
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Immigrants
45%
19%
18%
17%
187
Second generation
30%
27%
24%
19%
133
Third generation or higher
28%
18%
30%
24%
1,023
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 who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have completed…
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
19%
19%
13%
212
Second generation
37%
27%
22%
15%
151
Third generation or higher
32%
32%
23%
14%
1,147
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Immigrant status
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
9%
10%
2%
29%
214
Second generation
29%
8%
9%
4%
49%
150
Third generation or higher
49%
10%
12%
5%
24%
1,147
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
60%
214
Second generation
19%
81%
151
Third generation or higher
25%
75%
1,150
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
51%
32%
6%
1%
9%
2%
215
Second generation
45%
26%
12%
< 1%
15%
1%
151
Third generation or higher
53%
23%
8%
< 1%
12%
3%
1,151
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say religion is…
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Immigrant status
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
41%
42%
8%
9%
< 1%
215
Second generation
28%
39%
18%
15%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
40%
31%
15%
13%
< 1%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
26%
51%
24%
< 1%
215
Second generation
19%
46%
35%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
25%
42%
33%
< 1%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
42%
22%
11%
23%
1%
215
Second generation
33%
16%
11%
40%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
39%
21%
10%
29%
1%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend prayer group…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
8%
11%
24%
58%
< 1%
215
Second generation
8%
3%
16%
72%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
11%
8%
14%
67%
< 1%
1,151
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
42%
19%
29%
10%
< 1%
215
Second generation
39%
19%
30%
11%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
41%
21%
23%
14%
1%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
37%
15%
26%
19%
2%
215
Second generation
43%
23%
18%
15%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
39%
18%
25%
19%
< 1%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Immigrant status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
28%
9%
43%
19%
1%
215
Second generation
13%
17%
60%
9%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
24%
14%
50%
10%
2%
1,151
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 immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
19%
76%
2%
2%
215
Second generation
20%
79%
< 1%
1%
151
Third generation or higher
30%
68%
1%
1%
1,151
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who read scripture…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
15%
10%
34%
40%
1%
215
Second generation
12%
8%
19%
62%
< 1%
151
Third generation or higher
17%
10%
21%
52%
< 1%
1,151
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Interpreting scripture among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say the holy scripture is…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
29%
21%
3%
39%
9%
215
Second generation
12%
28%
3%
52%
4%
151
Third generation or higher
21%
29%
2%
42%
7%
1,151
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Belief in Heaven among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
68%
26%
6%
215
Second generation
65%
31%
5%
151
Third generation or higher
64%
28%
7%
1,151
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Belief in Hell among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in hell
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
52%
36%
12%
215
Second generation
49%
42%
9%
151
Third generation or higher
47%
43%
10%
1,151
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Party affiliation among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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Immigrant status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
17%
25%
58%
215
Second generation
25%
13%
62%
151
Third generation or higher
34%
14%
52%
1,151
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Political ideology among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
34%
37%
5%
215
Second generation
20%
51%
27%
2%
151
Third generation or higher
27%
40%
29%
4%
1,151
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Views about size of government among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who would rather have…
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Immigrant status
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
33%
60%
5%
3%
215
Second generation
46%
50%
1%
2%
151
Third generation or higher
54%
39%
3%
4%
1,151
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
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Immigrant status
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
37%
57%
3%
2%
215
Second generation
44%
52%
4%
1%
151
Third generation or higher
41%
52%
5%
2%
1,151
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Views about abortion among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Immigrant status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
48%
50%
3%
215
Second generation
72%
26%
2%
151
Third generation or higher
67%
31%
3%
1,151
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Views about homosexuality among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Immigrant status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
64%
29%
4%
3%
215
Second generation
82%
13%
3%
2%
151
Third generation or higher
70%
24%
3%
3%
1,151
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Immigrant status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Immigrants
53%
41%
6%
215
Second generation
68%
26%
6%
151
Third generation or higher
61%
34%
5%
1,151
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
29%
63%
3%
6%
215
Second generation
30%
69%
< 1%
1%
151
Third generation or higher
34%
62%
2%
2%
1,151
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Views about human evolution among adults who meditate several times a year by immigrant status
% 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
Immigrants
47%
20%
3%
26%
4%
215
Second generation
44%
25%
5%
24%
3%
151
Third generation or higher
42%
25%
4%
25%
4%
1,151
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.