Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%59%2%2%14,858
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who meditate at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist23%75%2%< 1%186
Catholic32%64%2%2%3,024
Evangelical Protestant53%44%2%1%4,408
Historically Black Protestant31%67%1%1%1,132
Jehovah's Witness62%34%2%2%195
Jewish20%77%3%< 1%227
Mainline Protestant33%64%2%1%2,411
Mormon61%37%3%< 1%410
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%75%2%2%2,029
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are ages…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%32%32%26%5,673
Right or wrong depends on the situation19%33%27%22%8,406
Neither/both equally14%29%32%24%261
Don't know14%24%24%38%185
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong6%10%27%38%18%2%5,673
Right or wrong depends on the situation11%13%27%33%15%2%8,406
Neither/both equally10%10%23%38%17%1%261
Don't know9%7%21%28%27%7%185
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Gender composition among adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong48%52%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%58%8,578
Neither/both equally55%45%271
Don't know39%61%192
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong67%12%2%14%4%5,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation55%17%3%20%5%8,454
Neither/both equally63%11%1%20%5%255
Don't know49%12%1%35%4%185
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong13%8%79%5,763
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%10%70%8,449
Neither/both equally19%7%74%263
Don't know30%11%59%188
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Income distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have a household income of…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong34%21%28%17%5,029
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%21%23%15%7,469
Neither/both equally46%11%27%16%202
Don't know55%22%13%10%129
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have completed…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong38%34%17%11%5,786
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%31%16%11%8,524
Neither/both equally37%33%14%16%268
Don't know70%19%8%3%189
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong59%4%13%8%15%5,784
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%8%16%9%22%8,527
Neither/both equally39%7%17%10%27%267
Don't know40%4%13%19%24%189
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong27%73%5,791
Right or wrong depends on the situation28%72%8,546
Neither/both equally19%81%271
Don't know23%77%190
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieve 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong86%10%1%1%2%1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation70%18%4%1%6%2%8,578
Neither/both equally76%12%4%2%2%4%271
Don't know73%18%1%4%3%2%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong82%12%3%3%1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation63%20%7%9%1%8,578
Neither/both equally75%9%8%7%1%271
Don't know77%11%2%6%4%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend religious services…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong64%23%13%< 1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%31%26%1%8,578
Neither/both equally53%26%20%1%271
Don't know54%24%20%2%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who pray…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong84%9%2%4%1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation70%14%3%13%1%8,578
Neither/both equally78%9%2%8%3%271
Don't know81%9%1%5%4%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong50%11%8%30%1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation32%10%8%48%1%8,578
Neither/both equally39%7%7%46%1%271
Don't know42%12%4%37%5%192
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 adults who meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong84%8%3%4%1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation75%12%6%7%1%8,578
Neither/both equally83%9%2%6%1%271
Don't know75%12%7%3%3%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong61%14%8%15%2%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation58%15%9%17%1%8,578
Neither/both equally71%10%3%11%5%271
Don't know58%9%11%10%11%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong62%7%25%4%2%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%13%43%8%3%8,578
Neither/both equally44%12%28%4%11%271
Don't know44%5%26%11%14%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who read scripture…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong69%8%5%17%1%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%11%7%34%1%8,578
Neither/both equally63%5%3%27%1%271
Don't know62%6%6%23%3%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWord 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong50%28%4%13%5%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation34%25%3%32%7%8,578
Neither/both equally30%22%10%20%17%271
Don't know49%15%9%17%11%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in heaven

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong82%11%7%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation74%20%7%8,578
Neither/both equally73%15%12%271
Don't know74%13%13%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in hell

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong72%20%8%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation57%35%8%8,578
Neither/both equally64%23%13%271
Don't know57%25%19%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong53%17%30%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation27%20%53%8,578
Neither/both equally32%31%37%271
Don't know25%34%41%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong57%25%12%6%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%34%30%6%8,578
Neither/both equally35%30%17%18%271
Don't know41%17%28%14%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who would rather have…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong65%29%3%3%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%50%4%4%8,578
Neither/both equally45%29%17%9%271
Don't know40%44%5%11%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong56%38%4%2%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation35%58%4%2%8,578
Neither/both equally30%45%22%3%271
Don't know34%46%4%17%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong31%64%4%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation56%40%5%8,578
Neither/both equally33%54%13%271
Don't know26%46%28%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong37%55%4%4%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation64%29%4%3%8,578
Neither/both equally42%40%11%6%271
Don't know37%42%4%17%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong28%64%8%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%38%8%8,578
Neither/both equally37%46%17%271
Don't know28%47%24%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStricter 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong49%45%3%3%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation32%62%2%4%8,578
Neither/both equally28%51%14%6%271
Don't know30%34%5%31%192
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 meditate at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say humans…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong14%24%2%55%5%5,817
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%28%5%32%5%8,578
Neither/both equally20%18%7%39%16%271
Don't know16%19%8%34%23%192
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.