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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
mywaygodr has own way of connecting with god without churches or religious services
Text of this Question or Item
Do you agree or disagree with the following...I have my own way of connecting with God without churches or religious services.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.4 | 638 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 39.3 | 986 | 2 | agree | |
| 11.9 | 299 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 14.0 | 352 | 4 | disagree | |
| 9.3 | 232 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 17 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,306 | .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 |
relobjctfor religious reasons r has in home shrine, altar, or religious object on displa
Text of this Question or Item
For religious reasons do you have in your home a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon, menorah, or crucifix?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.6 | 997 | 1 | yes | |
| 60.4 | 1,520 | 2 | no | |
| 6 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 17 | .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 |
vistholyhow often r visits holy place for religious reasons
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How often do you visit a holy place for religious reasons such as going to a shrine, temple, church, or mosque? Please do not count attending regular religious services at your usual place of worship, if you have one. Would you say
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.4 | 1,545 | 1 | never | |
| 10.2 | 257 | 2 | less than once a year | |
| 12.0 | 303 | 3 | about once or twice a year | |
| 7.0 | 177 | 4 | several times a year | |
| 9.3 | 233 | 5 | about once a month or more | |
| 9 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,306 | .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 |
relsprtis r spiritual person
Text of this Question or Item
What best describes you:
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 | 1,023 | 1 | i follow a religion and consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural | |
| 22.2 | 535 | 2 | i follow a religion, but don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernat | |
| 23.0 | 555 | 3 | i don't follow a religion, but consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernat | |
| 12.4 | 299 | 4 | i don't follow a religion and don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the sup | |
| 92 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 36 | .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 |
paxhappyreligion helps people to find inner peace and happiness
Text of this Question or Item
Do you agree or disagree that A. ...that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness? Would you say
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.3 | 518 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 49.0 | 662 | 2 | agree | |
| 9.8 | 133 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 2.2 | 30 | 4 | disagree | |
| 0.7 | 9 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 7 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,481 | .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 |
makefrndreligion helps people to make friends
Text of this Question or Item
Do you agree or disagree that B. ...that practicing a religion helps people to make friends?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.9 | 549 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 56.8 | 1,424 | 2 | agree | |
| 14.0 | 351 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 6.2 | 155 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.1 | 28 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 16 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,306 | .i | iap | ||
| 17 | .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 |
comfortreligion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble and sorrow
Text of this Question or Item
Do you agree or disagree that C. ...that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble and sorrow?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 | 1,110 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 50.3 | 1,265 | 2 | agree | |
| 4.2 | 106 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 0.9 | 22 | 4 | disagree | |
| 0.4 | 10 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 11 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,306 | .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 |
rightpeoreligion helps people to meet the right kind of people
Text of this Question or Item
Do you agree or disagree that D. ...that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.4 | 220 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 42.7 | 573 | 2 | agree | |
| 29.1 | 391 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 9.7 | 130 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.1 | 28 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 17 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,481 | .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 |
perscrfcr made some personal sacrifice as an expression of faith by fasting, giving up a
Text of this Question or Item
During the last year, did you make some personal sacrifice as an expression of your faith such as by fasting, following a special diet, or giving up some activity during a holy season such as Lent or Ramadan?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.6 | 360 | 1 | yes | |
| 73.4 | 993 | 2 | no | |
| 5 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,481 | .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 |
obeythnkshould chldrn be obedient or think for selves
Text of this Question or Item
Which of these would you say is more important in preparing children for life
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.2 | 1,262 | 1 | to be obedient | |
| 68.8 | 2,785 | 2 | to think for themselves | |
| 235 | .d | don't know | ||
| 64,456 | .i | iap | ||
| 108 | .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 |
priventprivate enterprise will solve u.s. problems
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Private enterprise is the best way to solve America''s economic problems.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 1,035 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 31.6 | 2,177 | 2 | agree | |
| 33.8 | 2,323 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 15.9 | 1,094 | 4 | disagree | |
| 3.6 | 250 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 496 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,168 | .i | iap | ||
| 291 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 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 |
postmat1highest priority for america
Text of this Question or Item
A. Looking at the list below, please check a box next to the one thing you think should be America''s highest priority, the most important thing it should do. America should
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.7 | 2,226 | 1 | maintain order in the nation | |
| 35.7 | 2,356 | 2 | give people more say in government decisions | |
| 15.2 | 1,005 | 3 | fight rising prices | |
| 15.3 | 1,012 | 4 | protect freedom of speech | |
| 751 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 61,168 | .i | iap | ||
| 313 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 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 |
postmat22nd highest priority for america
Text of this Question or Item
B. And which one do you think should be America''s next highest priority, the second most important thing it should do? America should
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.3 | 1,813 | 1 | maintain order in the nation | |
| 27.9 | 1,854 | 2 | give people more say in government decisions | |
| 22.8 | 1,514 | 3 | fight rising prices | |
| 22.0 | 1,462 | 4 | protect freedom of speech | |
| 667 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 59,170 | .i | iap | ||
| 2,329 | .n | no answer | ||
| 37 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 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 |
The Role of Science
scifaithbelieve too much in science, not enough faith
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? A. We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.2 | 653 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 40.7 | 2,171 | 2 | agree | |
| 24.3 | 1,295 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 17.9 | 953 | 4 | disagree | |
| 5.0 | 265 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 148 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,197 | .i | iap | ||
| 164 | .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 |
harmgoodmodern science does more harm than good
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? B. Overall, modern science does more harm than good.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 263 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 12.5 | 976 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.9 | 1,787 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 44.9 | 3,496 | 4 | disagree | |
| 16.3 | 1,271 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 204 | .d | don't know | ||
| 60,548 | .i | iap | ||
| 301 | .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 |
sciworsehumans change nature for the worse
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? C. Any change humans cause in nature - no matter how scientific - is likely to make things worse.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 147 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 25.1 | 683 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.8 | 646 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 38.4 | 1,044 | 4 | disagree | |
| 7.3 | 198 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 122 | .d | don't know | ||
| 65,903 | .i | iap | ||
| 103 | .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 |
scigrnmodern science will solve envir probs
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? D. Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 160 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 17.9 | 1,247 | 2 | agree | |
| 26.0 | 1,815 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 42.2 | 2,942 | 4 | disagree | |
| 11.7 | 815 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 340 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,168 | .i | iap | ||
| 352 | .n | no answer | ||
| 7 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 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 |