Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%15%10%15%1%7,303
200749%15%14%19%2%8,092
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Generation X by religious group

% of adults in Generation X who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%19%12%13%1%1,472
Evangelical Protestant73%13%7%6%1%1,751
Historically Black Protestant75%11%7%7%< 1%450
Jewish33%17%15%35%< 1%140
Mainline Protestant53%20%13%13%1%1,044
Mormon77%12%6%4%1%166
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%14%13%31%2%1,764
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week< 1%100%< 1%< 1%4,175
Once or twice a month< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,154
Several times a year< 1%100%< 1%< 1%785
Seldom/never< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week45%55%4,175
Once or twice a month51%49%1,154
Several times a year50%50%785
Seldom/never63%37%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week57%15%3%21%5%4,123
Once or twice a month68%9%4%15%3%1,136
Several times a year69%8%7%14%2%777
Seldom/never72%8%4%14%3%1,103
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Immigrant status among adults in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week20%8%72%4,133
Once or twice a month18%8%74%1,146
Several times a year20%6%74%772
Seldom/never16%9%75%1,094
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week30%20%28%22%3,827
Once or twice a month26%19%29%26%1,076
Several times a year23%17%29%30%733
Seldom/never29%19%28%23%1,036
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week37%31%19%13%4,162
Once or twice a month34%29%22%15%1,152
Several times a year34%30%19%17%783
Seldom/never44%28%16%13%1,108
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week60%8%16%1%15%4,167
Once or twice a month60%8%14%2%16%1,154
Several times a year59%8%14%1%18%783
Seldom/never53%11%14%1%21%1,109
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week60%40%4,158
Once or twice a month62%38%1,151
Several times a year56%44%785
Seldom/never51%49%1,106
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week76%15%3%< 1%5%1%4,175
Once or twice a month61%24%5%< 1%7%2%1,154
Several times a year50%31%8%1%8%2%785
Seldom/never29%31%12%< 1%24%4%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%18%7%7%1%4,175
Once or twice a month45%36%9%10%< 1%1,154
Several times a year31%37%20%12%1%785
Seldom/never18%32%22%27%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%32%22%< 1%4,175
Once or twice a month26%45%28%< 1%1,154
Several times a year16%46%38%1%785
Seldom/never9%30%61%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week72%13%3%12%1%4,175
Once or twice a month49%24%7%20%< 1%1,154
Several times a year36%22%11%30%1%785
Seldom/never19%13%10%57%1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%12%8%44%< 1%4,175
Once or twice a month16%12%8%64%< 1%1,154
Several times a year8%7%13%72%< 1%785
Seldom/never6%3%4%87%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%8%3%36%2%4,175
Once or twice a month30%13%6%50%1%1,154
Several times a year18%9%9%62%1%785
Seldom/never16%5%4%73%1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%16%9%21%1%4,175
Once or twice a month36%24%15%24%< 1%1,154
Several times a year24%15%32%28%1%785
Seldom/never25%12%15%48%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%9%37%8%3%4,175
Once or twice a month26%13%51%9%2%1,154
Several times a year19%11%57%12%1%785
Seldom/never12%11%61%15%2%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%58%1%1%4,175
Once or twice a month32%66%1%1%1,154
Several times a year29%70%< 1%1%785
Seldom/never25%74%1%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%11%8%30%< 1%4,175
Once or twice a month25%16%11%48%< 1%1,154
Several times a year11%11%16%62%< 1%785
Seldom/never7%5%6%82%< 1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week40%27%3%24%6%4,175
Once or twice a month25%31%2%35%6%1,154
Several times a year22%30%2%39%8%785
Seldom/never15%18%< 1%58%9%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%15%7%4,175
Once or twice a month75%19%6%1,154
Several times a year70%23%7%785
Seldom/never53%40%7%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week66%27%7%4,175
Once or twice a month60%33%7%1,154
Several times a year53%37%9%785
Seldom/never39%52%9%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week39%21%41%4,175
Once or twice a month36%18%46%1,154
Several times a year37%15%48%785
Seldom/never31%22%47%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%31%22%5%4,175
Once or twice a month33%37%24%5%1,154
Several times a year25%41%27%7%785
Seldom/never24%35%33%8%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%41%3%4%4,175
Once or twice a month53%43%2%2%1,154
Several times a year54%40%3%3%785
Seldom/never50%43%3%3%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%48%5%2%4,175
Once or twice a month47%49%3%1%1,154
Several times a year49%47%3%1%785
Seldom/never43%52%3%1%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%48%4%4,175
Once or twice a month59%39%3%1,154
Several times a year65%31%4%785
Seldom/never67%29%4%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%36%5%4%4,175
Once or twice a month70%23%5%3%1,154
Several times a year74%20%3%3%785
Seldom/never74%20%3%3%1,111
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 in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%45%8%4,175
Once or twice a month60%32%8%1,154
Several times a year66%28%7%785
Seldom/never67%25%8%1,111
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%57%3%2%4,175
Once or twice a month33%64%2%1%1,154
Several times a year34%60%3%3%785
Seldom/never35%61%2%2%1,111
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Views about human evolution among adults in Generation X by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Generation X who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week25%26%3%42%4%4,175
Once or twice a month36%27%3%31%3%1,154
Several times a year41%28%5%24%3%785
Seldom/never55%15%5%23%2%1,111
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.