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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Adult Religious Participation
lapseddid r ever lapse in church attendance
Text of this Question or Item
Since you were 16 years old, has there ever been a period of 2 years or more when you did not attend religious services?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.5 | 807 | 1 | yes | |
| 45.5 | 673 | 2 | no | |
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 1 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
churhmemis r a member of church or synagogue
Text of this Question or Item
Are you, yourself, a member of a church or synagogue? Yes........(ASK CHURHACT)....1 No..........(GO TO TVRELIG)........2
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.0 | 904 | 1 | yes | |
| 39.0 | 577 | 2 | no | |
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
churhactdoes r participate in church activities
Text of this Question or Item
Do you take part in any of the activities or organizations of your church (synagogue) other than attending service?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 | 408 | 1 | yes | |
| 54.1 | 480 | 2 | no | |
| 67,942 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
tvrelighours per week r watches religious tv
Text of this Question or Item
About how much time per week, in hours and minutes, do you normally spend watching religious shows on television?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0.0-9.0)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Decimals: | 1 |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
godr's confidence in the existence of god
Text of this Question or Item
Please look at this card and tell me which statement comes closest to expressing what you believe about God. I don''t believe in God.....................1 I don''t know whether there is a God and I don''t believe there is any way to find out..................................2 I don''t believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a Higher Power of some kind........................3 I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at others........4 While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God.............................5 I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it...........................6
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 1,235 | 1 | don't believe | |
| 5.8 | 1,843 | 2 | don't know, no way to find out | |
| 11.2 | 3,566 | 3 | higher power | |
| 4.3 | 1,351 | 4 | believe sometimes | |
| 16.4 | 5,201 | 5 | believe with doubts | |
| 58.5 | 18,569 | 6 | no doubts | |
| 193 | .d | don't know | ||
| 43,366 | .i | iap | ||
| 325 | .n | no answer | ||
| 50 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
rebornhas r ever had a 'born again' experience
Text of this Question or Item
Would you say you have been "born again" or have had a "born again" experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.7 | 12,106 | 1 | yes | |
| 61.3 | 19,157 | 2 | no | |
| 359 | .d | don't know | ||
| 43,763 | .i | iap | ||
| 217 | .n | no answer | ||
| 97 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
savesoultried to convince others to accept jesus
Text of this Question or Item
Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Jesus Christ as his or her savior?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 | 11,440 | 1 | yes | |
| 57.7 | 15,610 | 2 | no | |
| 39 | .d | don't know | ||
| 45,102 | .i | iap | ||
| 147 | .n | no answer | ||
| 52 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
saygracedoes r's family say grace before meals
Text of this Question or Item
At your family meals at home, does anyone say grace or give thanks to God aloud before meals?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.2 | 737 | 1 | yes | |
| 49.8 | 732 | 2 | no | |
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
readwordhow often did r read bible last year
Text of this Question or Item
Have you read any part of the Bible at home within the last year. Yes..........(ASK A)...............1 No.................................2 IF YES: A. How often have you read the Bible in the last year? (USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES IF NEEDED).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 86 | 1 | several x day | |
| 8.6 | 251 | 2 | once a day | |
| 10.3 | 300 | 3 | several x week | |
| 9.0 | 262 | 4 | once a week | |
| 29.3 | 852 | 5 | lt once a week | |
| 39.8 | 1,159 | 6 | didnt read last year | |
| 65,924 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Religious Beliefs
punsinr agrees that sinners must be punished
Text of this Question or Item
Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly with each statement. A. Those who violate God''s rules must be punished.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.9 | 1,352 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 30.7 | 2,449 | 2 | agree somewhat | |
| 29.8 | 2,378 | 3 | disagree somewhat | |
| 22.6 | 1,805 | 4 | disagree strongly | |
| 443 | .d | don't know | ||
| 60,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
blkwhiter agrees right & wrong not black & white
Text of this Question or Item
Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly with each statement. B. Right and wrong are not usually a simple matter of black and white; there are many shades of gray.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0 | 3,654 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 39.7 | 3,298 | 2 | agree somewhat | |
| 9.2 | 762 | 3 | disagree somewhat | |
| 7.2 | 597 | 4 | disagree strongly | |
| 203 | .d | don't know | ||
| 60,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
rotappler agrees immoral person corrupts society
Text of this Question or Item
Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly with each statement. C. Immoral actions by one person can corrupt society in general.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.6 | 2,048 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 37.6 | 3,128 | 2 | agree somewhat | |
| 24.3 | 2,020 | 3 | disagree somewhat | |
| 13.5 | 1,127 | 4 | disagree strongly | |
| 194 | .d | don't know | ||
| 60,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 23 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
permoralr agrees that morality a personal matter
Text of this Question or Item
Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly with each statement. D. Morality is a personal matter and society should not force everyone to follow one standard.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.3 | 2,922 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 40.1 | 3,314 | 2 | agree somewhat | |
| 17.1 | 1,411 | 3 | disagree somewhat | |
| 7.5 | 622 | 4 | disagree strongly | |
| 232 | .d | don't know | ||
| 60,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 39 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Important Factors in Life Decisions
decbibleimportance of bible in making decisions
Text of this Question or Item
Can you tell me how important is each of the following in helping you to make decisions about your life. Please indicate your answer by stating where you would place your feelings on a scale from 1 to 5 as shown on this hand Card. Consider the first topic. If you think the Bible is very important in helping you to make decisions about your life, you would place yourself at 1. If you feel it is not very important in helping you to make decisions about your life, then you would place yourself at 5. If you feel the Bible is "somewhere between these two" in helping you make decisions about your life, then you would place yourself at 2, 3 or 4. A. The Bible
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.4 | 505 | 1 | very important | |
| 13.9 | 204 | 2 | ||
| 21.8 | 320 | 3 | ||
| 12.3 | 181 | 4 | ||
| 17.7 | 260 | 5 | not very important | |
| 6 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
decothsimp. of family & friends to make decisions
Text of this Question or Item
Can you tell me how important is each of the following in helping you to make decisions about your life. Please indicate your answer by stating where you would place your feelings on a scale from 1 to 5 as shown on this hand Card. B. Your family and friends
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 | 715 | 1 | very important | |
| 26.5 | 389 | 2 | ||
| 15.5 | 227 | 3 | ||
| 4.6 | 68 | 4 | ||
| 4.7 | 69 | 5 | not very important | |
| 7 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
decchurhimp of church teachings to make decision
Text of this Question or Item
Can you tell me how important is each of the following in helping you to make decisions about your life. Please indicate your answer by stating where you would place your feelings on a scale from 1 to 5 as shown on this hand Card. C. The teachings of your church or synagogue
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.1 | 424 | 1 | very important | |
| 19.9 | 291 | 2 | ||
| 24.0 | 350 | 3 | ||
| 11.0 | 161 | 4 | ||
| 16.0 | 233 | 5 | not very important | |
| 14 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
decselfimp of personal judgment to make decision
Text of this Question or Item
Can you tell me how important is each of the following in helping you to make decisions about your life. Please indicate your answer by stating where you would place your feelings on a scale from 1 to 5 as shown on this hand Card. D. Your own personal judgment
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.6 | 1,052 | 1 | very important | |
| 17.0 | 250 | 2 | ||
| 7.6 | 111 | 3 | ||
| 2.1 | 31 | 4 | ||
| 1.8 | 26 | 5 | not very important | |
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,365 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |