Frequency of meditation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
47%
9%
4%
40%
1%
1,504
2007
49%
8%
3%
38%
3%
767
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by religious group
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
38%
7%
3%
52%
< 1%
164
Evangelical Protestant
53%
8%
3%
35%
1%
518
Mainline Protestant
39%
16%
3%
39%
3%
223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
37%
8%
4%
50%
< 1%
365
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are ages…
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Frequency of meditation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
39%
29%
10%
707
Once or twice a month
35%
38%
21%
6%
126
Seldom/never
36%
33%
22%
9%
559
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
16%
31%
31%
8%
< 1%
707
Once or twice a month
25%
22%
26%
22%
5%
< 1%
126
Seldom/never
25%
19%
25%
25%
6%
< 1%
559
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
55%
729
Once or twice a month
40%
60%
127
Seldom/never
48%
52%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
11%
83%
713
Once or twice a month
3%
14%
83%
125
Seldom/never
9%
10%
81%
550
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
45%
23%
19%
13%
660
Once or twice a month
42%
21%
23%
15%
116
Seldom/never
41%
24%
19%
15%
491
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
42%
15%
10%
725
Once or twice a month
29%
44%
18%
9%
127
Seldom/never
45%
36%
12%
7%
564
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
42%
9%
18%
6%
25%
726
Once or twice a month
31%
14%
11%
4%
41%
127
Seldom/never
36%
8%
11%
4%
41%
566
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
725
Once or twice a month
27%
73%
127
Seldom/never
30%
70%
567
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 God among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
At least once a week
77%
14%
3%
1%
5%
1%
729
Once or twice a month
58%
21%
8%
< 1%
11%
3%
127
Seldom/never
58%
20%
6%
1%
12%
4%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
66%
19%
7%
7%
1%
729
Once or twice a month
44%
30%
13%
10%
1%
127
Seldom/never
43%
30%
12%
14%
1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who attend religious services…
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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
At least once a week
44%
28%
27%
< 1%
729
Once or twice a month
27%
40%
33%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
25%
34%
40%
1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
78%
9%
2%
10%
1%
729
Once or twice a month
43%
21%
11%
25%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
47%
15%
6%
30%
1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
36%
9%
9%
45%
1%
729
Once or twice a month
11%
13%
9%
66%
1%
127
Seldom/never
18%
7%
7%
68%
< 1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
78%
11%
3%
7%
2%
729
Once or twice a month
65%
19%
8%
7%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
52%
13%
9%
24%
2%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
62%
13%
8%
15%
2%
729
Once or twice a month
59%
18%
7%
16%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
40%
16%
12%
31%
1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of meditation
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
11%
40%
6%
3%
729
Once or twice a month
28%
18%
44%
7%
3%
127
Seldom/never
25%
10%
50%
12%
4%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say…
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Frequency of meditation
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
35%
62%
2%
1%
729
Once or twice a month
21%
78%
1%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
26%
72%
2%
1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
58%
7%
5%
29%
1%
729
Once or twice a month
23%
24%
16%
37%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
27%
9%
8%
54%
1%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of meditation
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
33%
26%
5%
29%
7%
729
Once or twice a month
24%
23%
1%
45%
7%
127
Seldom/never
23%
29%
2%
35%
11%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
71%
19%
10%
729
Once or twice a month
71%
21%
8%
127
Seldom/never
69%
20%
10%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
58%
33%
9%
729
Once or twice a month
54%
35%
12%
127
Seldom/never
59%
31%
10%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
29%
43%
729
Once or twice a month
15%
19%
66%
127
Seldom/never
29%
25%
47%
567
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Political ideology among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
34%
24%
11%
729
Once or twice a month
23%
36%
29%
12%
127
Seldom/never
28%
33%
29%
10%
567
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Views about size of government among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who would rather have…
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Frequency of meditation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
43%
6%
7%
729
Once or twice a month
44%
49%
4%
2%
127
Seldom/never
49%
42%
3%
6%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
32%
60%
5%
3%
729
Once or twice a month
27%
65%
6%
1%
127
Seldom/never
41%
52%
3%
4%
567
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Views about abortion among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
56%
39%
6%
729
Once or twice a month
63%
32%
5%
127
Seldom/never
57%
38%
5%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
57%
33%
5%
5%
729
Once or twice a month
73%
19%
4%
4%
127
Seldom/never
63%
27%
3%
6%
567
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Views about same-sex marriage among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of meditation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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At least once a week
51%
40%
9%
729
Once or twice a month
62%
31%
7%
127
Seldom/never
57%
35%
8%
567
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Views about environmental regulation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
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Frequency of meditation
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
34%
60%
3%
3%
729
Once or twice a month
25%
70%
3%
2%
127
Seldom/never
35%
57%
3%
4%
567
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by frequency of meditation
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say humans…
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Frequency of meditation
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
25%
27%
4%
40%
4%
729
Once or twice a month
41%
26%
6%
27%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
38%
24%
4%
30%
4%
567
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.