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Age distribution among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Does more harm than good
22%
42%
22%
14%
412
Does more good than harm
22%
38%
23%
18%
202
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Does more harm than good
14%
18%
32%
26%
9%
1%
412
Does more good than harm
14%
18%
27%
28%
13%
< 1%
202
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Does more harm than good
47%
53%
418
Does more good than harm
43%
57%
209
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Does more harm than good
89%
1%
2%
6%
3%
412
Does more good than harm
77%
1%
< 1%
13%
9%
207
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Does more harm than good
6%
5%
89%
416
Does more good than harm
9%
10%
81%
205
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
20%
19%
36%
25%
380
Does more good than harm
42%
22%
26%
10%
181
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Does more harm than good
25%
41%
24%
10%
418
Does more good than harm
30%
40%
20%
10%
207
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Marital status among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Does more harm than good
70%
3%
6%
4%
17%
416
Does more good than harm
59%
3%
9%
6%
22%
208
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Does more harm than good
44%
56%
416
Does more good than harm
36%
64%
208
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Belief in God among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
90%
9%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
418
Does more good than harm
78%
16%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
88%
10%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
418
Does more good than harm
73%
19%
5%
2%
< 1%
209
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Attendance at religious services among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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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
Does more harm than good
81%
12%
7%
1%
418
Does more good than harm
67%
19%
13%
1%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
88%
6%
2%
3%
< 1%
418
Does more good than harm
79%
9%
4%
8%
< 1%
209
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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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
Does more harm than good
76%
7%
2%
14%
1%
418
Does more good than harm
60%
9%
4%
27%
< 1%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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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
Does more harm than good
64%
8%
1%
25%
2%
418
Does more good than harm
52%
14%
1%
33%
< 1%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
86%
7%
2%
4%
1%
418
Does more good than harm
71%
12%
8%
8%
1%
209
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
51%
25%
10%
14%
< 1%
418
Does more good than harm
47%
20%
18%
15%
< 1%
209
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
68%
3%
23%
3%
2%
418
Does more good than harm
53%
5%
30%
8%
4%
209
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
65%
33%
2%
< 1%
418
Does more good than harm
42%
56%
1%
< 1%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
81%
7%
2%
9%
1%
418
Does more good than harm
66%
10%
5%
19%
< 1%
209
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Interpreting scripture among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
35%
55%
5%
3%
2%
418
Does more good than harm
26%
51%
4%
14%
5%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
97%
1%
2%
418
Does more good than harm
90%
5%
6%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
65%
28%
7%
418
Does more good than harm
55%
36%
9%
209
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 Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Does more harm than good
82%
10%
8%
418
Does more good than harm
46%
13%
41%
209
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Political ideology among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
68%
25%
4%
3%
418
Does more good than harm
47%
30%
19%
4%
209
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Views about size of government among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
89%
10%
1%
1%
418
Does more good than harm
47%
46%
3%
4%
209
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Views about abortion among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
19%
79%
1%
418
Does more good than harm
45%
52%
3%
209
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Views about homosexuality among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
32%
60%
5%
2%
418
Does more good than harm
46%
49%
3%
2%
209
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
20%
74%
6%
418
Does more good than harm
39%
55%
6%
209
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Views about environmental regulation among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons who say…
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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
Does more harm than good
63%
33%
3%
2%
418
Does more good than harm
33%
61%
5%
1%
209
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Views about human evolution among Mormons by views about government aid to the poor
% of Mormons 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
Does more harm than good
6%
28%
1%
58%
7%
418
Does more good than harm
22%
34%
3%
37%
5%
209
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