Frequency of meditation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who meditate…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
12%
7%
59%
1%
1,819
2007
22%
7%
6%
63%
1%
1,189
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 adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by religious group
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who meditate…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
21%
13%
6%
60%
< 1%
310
Jewish
19%
6%
11%
64%
< 1%
118
Mainline Protestant
15%
13%
9%
62%
1%
277
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
24%
11%
5%
58%
1%
850
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are ages…
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Frequency of meditation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
30%
26%
15%
438
Once or twice a month
46%
30%
16%
8%
188
Several times a year
33%
35%
18%
13%
113
Seldom/never
35%
35%
18%
12%
1,038
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
20%
24%
31%
8%
2%
438
Once or twice a month
32%
20%
24%
18%
4%
2%
188
Several times a year
23%
19%
27%
24%
7%
< 1%
113
Seldom/never
24%
19%
27%
21%
8%
1%
1,038
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
42%
443
Once or twice a month
53%
47%
190
Several times a year
68%
32%
117
Seldom/never
61%
39%
1,052
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
6%
4%
21%
4%
439
Once or twice a month
60%
4%
13%
19%
4%
188
Several times a year
68%
8%
8%
13%
4%
117
Seldom/never
68%
5%
9%
16%
3%
1,036
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
14%
65%
437
Once or twice a month
24%
19%
57%
186
Several times a year
12%
16%
72%
117
Seldom/never
19%
14%
67%
1,041
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have a household income of…
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Frequency of meditation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
21%
21%
26%
389
Once or twice a month
36%
15%
22%
27%
168
Several times a year
33%
16%
23%
28%
104
Seldom/never
31%
16%
28%
25%
962
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
30%
21%
17%
441
Once or twice a month
38%
27%
18%
16%
189
Several times a year
33%
30%
22%
15%
116
Seldom/never
41%
27%
19%
13%
1,046
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
11%
10%
5%
27%
437
Once or twice a month
30%
13%
11%
3%
43%
190
Several times a year
34%
12%
8%
3%
43%
117
Seldom/never
40%
10%
8%
4%
37%
1,050
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
74%
442
Once or twice a month
25%
75%
189
Several times a year
20%
80%
115
Seldom/never
26%
74%
1,048
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
32%
29%
19%
1%
443
Once or twice a month
14%
32%
34%
20%
1%
190
Several times a year
6%
42%
37%
14%
1%
117
Seldom/never
5%
29%
43%
23%
< 1%
1,052
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Attendance at religious services among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend religious services…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
31%
54%
< 1%
443
Once or twice a month
7%
42%
51%
1%
190
Several times a year
7%
46%
47%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
4%
36%
60%
< 1%
1,052
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who pray…
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Frequency of meditation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
19%
8%
38%
< 1%
443
Once or twice a month
16%
19%
18%
47%
< 1%
190
Several times a year
13%
12%
12%
64%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
10%
9%
11%
69%
< 1%
1,052
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
4%
5%
81%
< 1%
443
Once or twice a month
5%
12%
7%
77%
1%
190
Several times a year
4%
< 1%
7%
89%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
2%
3%
4%
91%
< 1%
1,052
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
14%
11%
17%
< 1%
443
Once or twice a month
36%
31%
11%
21%
1%
190
Several times a year
26%
19%
26%
29%
1%
117
Seldom/never
20%
15%
15%
48%
1%
1,052
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
15%
9%
10%
1%
443
Once or twice a month
58%
15%
16%
10%
1%
190
Several times a year
45%
18%
21%
16%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
34%
16%
17%
32%
< 1%
1,052
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
At least once a week
7%
26%
51%
14%
2%
443
Once or twice a month
8%
23%
52%
14%
3%
190
Several times a year
3%
24%
50%
20%
2%
117
Seldom/never
4%
17%
60%
17%
1%
1,052
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
At least once a week
17%
81%
2%
< 1%
443
Once or twice a month
15%
84%
1%
1%
190
Several times a year
18%
80%
< 1%
2%
117
Seldom/never
22%
76%
1%
1%
1,052
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who read scripture…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
8%
10%
68%
< 1%
443
Once or twice a month
7%
14%
9%
70%
< 1%
190
Several times a year
2%
3%
17%
78%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
3%
4%
4%
89%
< 1%
1,052
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Interpreting scripture among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
At least once a week
6%
7%
1%
81%
5%
443
Once or twice a month
7%
11%
< 1%
75%
7%
190
Several times a year
4%
12%
< 1%
82%
2%
117
Seldom/never
6%
11%
< 1%
75%
8%
1,052
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Belief in Heaven among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in heaven
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Frequency of meditation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
52%
15%
443
Once or twice a month
36%
56%
9%
190
Several times a year
44%
46%
10%
117
Seldom/never
42%
44%
13%
1,052
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Belief in Hell among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in hell
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Frequency of meditation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
67%
9%
443
Once or twice a month
23%
69%
8%
190
Several times a year
23%
66%
11%
117
Seldom/never
31%
57%
12%
1,052
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
16%
64%
443
Once or twice a month
17%
20%
62%
190
Several times a year
14%
14%
71%
117
Seldom/never
28%
18%
54%
1,052
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Political ideology among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
36%
40%
6%
443
Once or twice a month
13%
36%
42%
9%
190
Several times a year
11%
47%
42%
1%
117
Seldom/never
20%
39%
35%
6%
1,052
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Views about size of government among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
51%
5%
3%
443
Once or twice a month
43%
47%
5%
4%
190
Several times a year
41%
48%
5%
6%
117
Seldom/never
48%
46%
3%
3%
1,052
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of meditation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
64%
3%
3%
443
Once or twice a month
26%
66%
6%
2%
190
Several times a year
30%
64%
6%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
41%
55%
3%
2%
1,052
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 abortion among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of meditation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
23%
1%
443
Once or twice a month
80%
14%
6%
190
Several times a year
90%
9%
1%
117
Seldom/never
76%
22%
3%
1,052
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 homosexuality among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of meditation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
15%
2%
2%
443
Once or twice a month
87%
6%
1%
5%
190
Several times a year
82%
14%
3%
2%
117
Seldom/never
83%
13%
2%
2%
1,052
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 same-sex marriage among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of meditation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
17%
6%
443
Once or twice a month
79%
15%
6%
190
Several times a year
74%
19%
7%
117
Seldom/never
78%
17%
5%
1,052
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 environmental regulation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
At least once a week
29%
66%
2%
2%
443
Once or twice a month
23%
74%
2%
1%
190
Several times a year
16%
80%
3%
1%
117
Seldom/never
30%
66%
2%
1%
1,052
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of meditation
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
At least once a week
62%
14%
7%
13%
3%
443
Once or twice a month
64%
11%
6%
16%
2%
190
Several times a year
76%
12%
3%
9%
< 1%
117
Seldom/never
69%
11%
4%
14%
2%
1,052
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.