Frequency of meditation among adults in the Boston metro area
% of adults in the Boston metro area who meditate…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 498. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 30% | 11% | 6% | 52% | 1% | 498 |
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Boston metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Boston metro area who meditate…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 0. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Catholic | 28% | 18% | 9% | 44% | 1% | 154 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 25% | 10% | 4% | 61% | < 1% | 153 |
Learn More: At least once a week, Seldom/never
Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are ages…
| Frequency of meditation | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 150. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 13% | 34% | 28% | 25% | 150 |
| Seldom/never | 30% | 34% | 25% | 11% | 248 |
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Generational cohort among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 150. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| At least once a week | 7% | 13% | 27% | 33% | 17% | 3% | 150 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 16% | 28% | 29% | 5% | 3% | 248 |
Gender composition among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| At least once a week | 46% | 54% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 50% | 50% | 255 |
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who identify as…
| Frequency of meditation | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 149. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 68% | 13% | 1% | 11% | 7% | 149 |
| Seldom/never | 83% | 1% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 246 |
Immigrant status among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 153. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 22% | 20% | 58% | 153 |
| Seldom/never | 11% | 15% | 74% | 253 |
Income distribution among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who have a household income of…
| Frequency of meditation | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 127. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 34% | 19% | 24% | 23% | 127 |
| Seldom/never | 27% | 15% | 21% | 36% | 216 |
Educational distribution among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who have completed…
| Frequency of meditation | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 155. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 33% | 27% | 23% | 17% | 155 |
| Seldom/never | 32% | 28% | 23% | 17% | 254 |
Marital status among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 155. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 41% | 8% | 13% | 16% | 22% | 155 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 11% | 9% | 3% | 36% | 253 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 154. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| At least once a week | 19% | 81% | 154 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 74% | 255 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say they…
| Frequency of meditation | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| At least once a week | 62% | 20% | 3% | 4% | 8% | 2% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 31% | 27% | 14% | < 1% | 24% | 3% | 255 |
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say religion is…
| Frequency of meditation | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 55% | 24% | 9% | 11% | 1% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 24% | 27% | 20% | 28% | 1% | 255 |
Attendance at religious services among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who attend religious services…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 38% | 37% | 25% | < 1% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 16% | 27% | 58% | < 1% | 255 |
Frequency of prayer among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who pray…
| Frequency of meditation | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 59% | 20% | 3% | 17% | 1% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 12% | 7% | 56% | < 1% | 255 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who attend prayer group…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 28% | 8% | 4% | 57% | 3% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 6% | 1% | 6% | 87% | < 1% | 255 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 76% | 11% | 5% | 8% | < 1% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 16% | 11% | 32% | 2% | 255 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 61% | 12% | 4% | 17% | 6% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 38% | 15% | 13% | 33% | < 1% | 255 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Frequency of meditation | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 24% | 12% | 51% | 11% | 3% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 9% | 8% | 59% | 20% | 4% | 255 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 27% | 69% | 3% | 1% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 22% | 76% | 1% | 1% | 255 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who read scripture…
| Frequency of meditation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 36% | 10% | 10% | 45% | < 1% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 6% | 5% | 5% | 83% | < 1% | 255 |
Interpreting scripture among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say the holy scripture is…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 27% | 21% | 1% | 42% | 8% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 7% | 23% | 4% | 58% | 7% | 255 |
Belief in Heaven among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who …in heaven
| Frequency of meditation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 61% | 30% | 9% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 42% | 20% | 255 |
Belief in Hell among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who …in hell
| Frequency of meditation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 40% | 45% | 15% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 29% | 55% | 15% | 255 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who identify as…
| Frequency of meditation | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 29% | 15% | 56% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 15% | 60% | 255 |
Political ideology among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who are…
| Frequency of meditation | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 27% | 31% | 36% | 5% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 31% | 44% | 5% | 255 |
Views about size of government among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who would rather have…
| Frequency of meditation | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 41% | 44% | 7% | 7% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 48% | 44% | 3% | 5% | 255 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say government aid to the poor…
| Frequency of meditation | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 33% | 60% | 3% | 5% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 37% | 58% | 4% | 2% | 255 |
Views about abortion among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say abortion should be…
| Frequency of meditation | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 66% | 28% | 6% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 78% | 17% | 4% | 255 |
Views about homosexuality among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say homosexuality…
| Frequency of meditation | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 64% | 26% | 4% | 6% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 83% | 8% | 3% | 6% | 255 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who …same-sex marriage
| Frequency of meditation | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 57% | 31% | 12% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 79% | 14% | 6% | 255 |
Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 23% | 67% | 6% | 4% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 31% | 64% | 1% | 4% | 255 |
Views about human evolution among adults in the Boston metro area by frequency of meditation
% of adults in the Boston metro area who say humans…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 156. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 37% | 21% | 8% | 25% | 9% | 156 |
| Seldom/never | 54% | 20% | 3% | 18% | 5% | 255 |
