Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic51%9%12%4%24%1,175
Evangelical Protestant51%6%15%6%22%957
Historically Black Protestant26%9%13%5%47%210
Jewish63%4%7%4%21%150
Mainline Protestant54%6%11%6%24%1,037
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%12%10%2%43%1,187
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married8%45%30%17%2,494
Living with a partner40%41%14%5%372
Divorced/separated8%38%41%14%610
Widowed< 1%12%23%64%305
Never married69%22%7%2%1,223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%14%38%36%10%1%2,494
Living with a partner18%36%28%16%2%< 1%372
Divorced/separated2%10%33%46%8%< 1%610
Widowed< 1%< 1%12%32%48%8%305
Never married54%22%15%8%1%< 1%1,223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married50%50%2,544
Living with a partner46%54%373
Divorced/separated48%52%623
Widowed30%70%310
Never married55%45%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married78%5%4%11%2%2,508
Living with a partner63%13%3%15%6%371
Divorced/separated67%14%1%15%3%617
Widowed79%9%2%5%5%305
Never married56%17%6%17%4%1,220
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married15%8%78%2,521
Living with a partner13%10%77%369
Divorced/separated15%10%75%611
Widowed8%9%83%307
Never married13%16%71%1,212
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married16%18%34%32%2,276
Living with a partner44%22%20%14%351
Divorced/separated50%21%22%7%579
Widowed58%20%12%10%261
Never married41%23%23%12%1,093
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married31%29%23%17%2,533
Living with a partner40%33%18%9%372
Divorced/separated42%35%13%10%620
Widowed55%25%11%9%310
Never married42%37%15%7%1,231
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married45%55%2,530
Living with a partner32%68%371
Divorced/separated31%69%623
Widowed9%91%310
Never married13%87%1,231
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they…

Marital statusBelieve 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
Married61%26%5%< 1%6%2%2,544
Living with a partner47%32%7%< 1%13%1%373
Divorced/separated63%22%6%1%8%1%623
Widowed65%22%3%3%3%3%310
Never married48%27%9%< 1%14%2%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married45%36%11%7%< 1%2,544
Living with a partner28%42%14%16%< 1%373
Divorced/separated47%33%9%10%1%623
Widowed58%29%5%6%2%310
Never married33%35%17%14%< 1%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married31%43%26%< 1%2,544
Living with a partner11%42%46%< 1%373
Divorced/separated25%43%32%< 1%623
Widowed29%39%31%1%310
Never married19%47%34%< 1%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married48%24%8%19%< 1%2,544
Living with a partner38%17%12%33%< 1%373
Divorced/separated48%23%9%19%2%623
Widowed60%21%5%12%2%310
Never married33%25%10%32%< 1%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married14%10%11%65%< 1%2,544
Living with a partner7%9%5%78%< 1%373
Divorced/separated16%13%7%63%1%623
Widowed14%11%10%63%2%310
Never married9%14%9%68%< 1%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married29%13%6%52%1%2,544
Living with a partner32%13%6%48%1%373
Divorced/separated36%16%5%42%1%623
Widowed42%17%5%34%2%310
Never married21%15%5%57%1%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married34%25%18%22%1%2,544
Living with a partner43%21%15%21%< 1%373
Divorced/separated40%22%14%22%1%623
Widowed37%15%17%30%1%310
Never married44%27%13%16%< 1%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married27%12%50%9%2%2,544
Living with a partner14%14%62%9%1%373
Divorced/separated28%14%48%10%1%623
Widowed29%7%55%5%4%310
Never married19%16%51%12%1%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married34%64%1%1%2,544
Living with a partner20%80%< 1%< 1%373
Divorced/separated28%70%1%1%623
Widowed29%67%1%3%310
Never married19%79%1%1%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married22%15%12%51%< 1%2,544
Living with a partner17%10%9%65%< 1%373
Divorced/separated26%18%12%44%< 1%623
Widowed27%19%9%43%2%310
Never married19%15%10%56%< 1%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Marital statusWord 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
Married23%35%2%34%7%2,544
Living with a partner17%24%1%52%6%373
Divorced/separated31%26%2%34%7%623
Widowed29%31%2%25%13%310
Never married18%32%2%43%5%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married74%20%6%2,544
Living with a partner66%29%4%373
Divorced/separated73%21%6%623
Widowed79%13%8%310
Never married68%25%6%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married57%35%8%2,544
Living with a partner52%43%5%373
Divorced/separated56%36%8%623
Widowed55%31%14%310
Never married56%37%6%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married44%16%40%2,544
Living with a partner30%17%52%373
Divorced/separated31%18%51%623
Widowed36%15%49%310
Never married31%15%54%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married38%37%21%4%2,544
Living with a partner23%39%35%4%373
Divorced/separated33%33%28%7%623
Widowed35%42%19%4%310
Never married26%35%33%7%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married58%36%3%3%2,544
Living with a partner45%50%2%2%373
Divorced/separated44%49%4%4%623
Widowed50%38%5%7%310
Never married44%52%2%2%1,232
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married49%46%3%2%2,544
Living with a partner37%57%3%2%373
Divorced/separated37%57%4%3%623
Widowed44%48%3%5%310
Never married39%57%3%1%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married58%40%2%2,544
Living with a partner67%31%2%373
Divorced/separated57%37%6%623
Widowed57%34%8%310
Never married63%34%3%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married66%27%4%2%2,544
Living with a partner84%13%2%1%373
Divorced/separated64%29%5%2%623
Widowed54%34%4%9%310
Never married80%16%2%2%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married57%36%6%2,544
Living with a partner76%18%7%373
Divorced/separated52%40%8%623
Widowed48%39%12%310
Never married74%21%5%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Marital statusStricter 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
Married36%60%2%2%2,544
Living with a partner32%66%2%< 1%373
Divorced/separated33%62%2%4%623
Widowed47%42%3%8%310
Never married31%65%2%2%1,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married34%29%4%30%3%2,544
Living with a partner50%23%3%21%2%373
Divorced/separated35%27%4%30%4%623
Widowed23%26%6%38%8%310
Never married46%24%4%24%3%1,232
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.