Frequency of meditation among married adults

% of married adults who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%8%4%45%2%17,827
200739%7%4%47%2%20,430
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation among married adults by religious group

% of married adults who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist51%8%10%30%1%103
Catholic41%9%5%44%1%3,810
Evangelical Protestant49%6%3%40%2%4,853
Hindu34%8%7%52%< 1%131
Historically Black Protestant61%9%4%24%2%626
Jehovah's Witness80%4%2%10%4%124
Jewish28%8%5%57%2%498
Mainline Protestant36%9%5%49%2%3,444
Mormon60%10%2%26%2%454
Muslim33%10%8%41%9%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%9%5%60%1%3,150
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week6%35%34%25%7,360
Once or twice a month7%42%32%19%1,392
Several times a year5%42%30%22%764
Seldom/never9%44%32%15%7,668
Don't know2%34%31%33%266
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Generational cohort among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week2%9%30%41%16%1%7,360
Once or twice a month2%13%34%37%12%1%1,392
Several times a year1%9%37%37%14%1%764
Seldom/never3%13%37%38%9%< 1%7,668
Don't know1%6%29%42%21%1%266
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week46%54%7,534
Once or twice a month47%53%1,413
Several times a year55%45%778
Seldom/never51%49%7,808
Don't know57%43%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week66%10%3%17%4%7,416
Once or twice a month71%8%4%14%3%1,399
Several times a year72%8%6%12%2%768
Seldom/never82%4%4%8%3%7,709
Don't know64%7%7%20%2%280
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week19%7%74%7,460
Once or twice a month18%8%75%1,399
Several times a year19%7%75%769
Seldom/never11%8%81%7,741
Don't know30%6%64%282
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week24%20%32%24%6,491
Once or twice a month20%17%32%30%1,272
Several times a year17%16%35%32%682
Seldom/never15%18%36%30%6,857
Don't know32%16%34%18%182
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week37%30%19%14%7,488
Once or twice a month30%30%24%17%1,410
Several times a year29%27%25%19%775
Seldom/never36%29%21%14%7,771
Don't know44%27%16%12%287
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week36%64%7,497
Once or twice a month40%60%1,409
Several times a year43%57%776
Seldom/never44%56%7,771
Don't know32%68%284
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week79%14%3%1%3%1%7,534
Once or twice a month58%26%5%< 1%9%2%1,413
Several times a year58%24%6%1%9%3%778
Seldom/never58%22%6%1%11%3%7,808
Don't know72%17%1%2%3%6%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week75%15%5%5%1%7,534
Once or twice a month53%26%12%9%1%1,413
Several times a year46%32%11%10%< 1%778
Seldom/never45%29%13%12%< 1%7,808
Don't know77%11%4%3%5%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%25%16%< 1%7,534
Once or twice a month37%39%24%< 1%1,413
Several times a year32%42%26%1%778
Seldom/never29%36%35%< 1%7,808
Don't know57%27%10%7%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%11%2%7%1%7,534
Once or twice a month52%19%9%19%< 1%1,413
Several times a year44%23%10%22%1%778
Seldom/never44%18%7%30%1%7,808
Don't know72%8%4%6%10%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%11%8%37%< 1%7,534
Once or twice a month21%14%11%55%< 1%1,413
Several times a year12%10%15%62%< 1%778
Seldom/never16%7%7%69%< 1%7,808
Don't know43%8%11%30%9%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week81%10%4%5%1%7,534
Once or twice a month57%23%11%8%1%1,413
Several times a year46%20%24%10%1%778
Seldom/never47%16%13%23%1%7,808
Don't know67%6%4%8%15%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%14%9%16%1%7,534
Once or twice a month44%22%15%18%1%1,413
Several times a year35%20%26%18%1%778
Seldom/never31%17%17%35%1%7,808
Don't know40%11%10%20%20%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%9%33%6%3%7,534
Once or twice a month31%13%44%10%2%1,413
Several times a year29%12%47%10%2%778
Seldom/never29%8%51%10%2%7,808
Don't know57%4%23%8%9%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%53%1%1%7,534
Once or twice a month35%63%1%< 1%1,413
Several times a year35%63%1%1%778
Seldom/never37%61%1%< 1%7,808
Don't know49%44%2%5%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%9%6%25%1%7,534
Once or twice a month28%16%13%43%< 1%1,413
Several times a year19%9%23%48%1%778
Seldom/never23%9%8%59%< 1%7,808
Don't know49%8%7%20%15%294
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.

Interpreting scripture among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week42%27%4%22%6%7,534
Once or twice a month25%30%2%36%7%1,413
Several times a year22%30%3%39%7%778
Seldom/never25%29%2%36%7%7,808
Don't know43%18%10%16%12%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%15%7%7,534
Once or twice a month70%24%6%1,413
Several times a year67%26%7%778
Seldom/never70%22%8%7,808
Don't know68%15%17%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week64%28%8%7,534
Once or twice a month53%39%8%1,413
Several times a year49%40%11%778
Seldom/never57%35%8%7,808
Don't know58%25%17%294
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week45%17%38%7,534
Once or twice a month40%15%45%1,413
Several times a year39%16%45%778
Seldom/never46%16%38%7,808
Don't know42%29%29%294
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.

Political ideology among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%29%19%5%7,534
Once or twice a month34%37%25%4%1,413
Several times a year32%39%25%4%778
Seldom/never41%34%20%5%7,808
Don't know44%20%20%16%294
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 size of government among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%35%4%4%7,534
Once or twice a month54%40%3%3%1,413
Several times a year58%35%4%3%778
Seldom/never62%32%3%3%7,808
Don't know59%29%3%9%294
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 government aid to the poor among married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%45%4%2%7,534
Once or twice a month45%52%3%1%1,413
Several times a year48%46%5%2%778
Seldom/never53%42%3%2%7,808
Don't know58%29%4%9%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%54%5%7,534
Once or twice a month58%39%3%1,413
Several times a year58%39%3%778
Seldom/never56%41%3%7,808
Don't know32%57%12%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%44%4%4%7,534
Once or twice a month67%27%4%3%1,413
Several times a year64%29%4%3%778
Seldom/never63%30%4%3%7,808
Don't know32%51%8%9%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%53%8%7,534
Once or twice a month58%36%7%1,413
Several times a year53%41%5%778
Seldom/never54%39%7%7,808
Don't know24%55%21%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%52%3%3%7,534
Once or twice a month36%59%2%2%1,413
Several times a year38%57%3%2%778
Seldom/never41%55%2%2%7,808
Don't know53%32%3%12%294
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 married adults by frequency of meditation

% of married adults who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week21%26%4%45%5%7,534
Once or twice a month36%29%5%28%3%1,413
Several times a year39%24%4%29%4%778
Seldom/never36%24%4%32%4%7,808
Don't know12%14%7%48%19%294
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.