Marital status among adults who meditate once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic51%10%12%6%21%612
Evangelical Protestant48%7%14%5%26%545
Historically Black Protestant35%2%12%5%46%162
Mainline Protestant49%7%13%10%21%571
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%12%13%2%38%702
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 meditate once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%42%32%19%1,392
Living with a partner31%51%13%5%195
Divorced/separated8%38%37%17%382
Widowed1%6%22%71%203
Never married64%26%8%2%663
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%13%34%37%12%1%1,392
Living with a partner16%28%38%16%2%< 1%195
Divorced/separated2%13%31%43%10%< 1%382
Widowed< 1%1%6%28%51%14%203
Never married48%25%17%9%1%< 1%663
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 meditate once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married47%53%1,413
Living with a partner38%62%196
Divorced/separated45%55%392
Widowed29%71%209
Never married55%45%668
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 meditate once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married71%8%4%14%3%1,399
Living with a partner56%3%4%30%7%194
Divorced/separated68%10%4%15%3%388
Widowed73%11%2%12%3%207
Never married49%19%6%19%5%659
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married18%8%75%1,399
Living with a partner25%14%61%193
Divorced/separated17%7%76%387
Widowed11%10%79%203
Never married13%17%70%656
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 meditate once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married20%17%32%30%1,272
Living with a partner47%19%20%14%177
Divorced/separated51%20%21%8%361
Widowed68%15%12%5%174
Never married39%22%25%13%601
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married30%30%24%17%1,410
Living with a partner40%35%15%10%194
Divorced/separated43%36%12%9%392
Widowed60%23%10%8%209
Never married42%38%13%7%665
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married40%60%1,409
Living with a partner38%62%196
Divorced/separated25%75%392
Widowed8%92%209
Never married10%90%666
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married58%26%5%< 1%9%2%1,413
Living with a partner38%37%11%< 1%11%2%196
Divorced/separated53%29%7%2%8%2%392
Widowed71%19%4%2%3%1%209
Never married51%24%11%< 1%11%3%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married53%26%12%9%1%1,413
Living with a partner35%37%16%12%< 1%196
Divorced/separated43%30%15%12%< 1%392
Widowed59%30%4%6%< 1%209
Never married40%31%16%12%1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married37%39%24%< 1%1,413
Living with a partner16%44%40%< 1%196
Divorced/separated25%42%33%< 1%392
Widowed36%34%30%< 1%209
Never married27%42%31%1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married52%19%9%19%< 1%1,413
Living with a partner39%17%12%32%< 1%196
Divorced/separated43%26%11%20%1%392
Widowed52%26%9%11%2%209
Never married36%21%13%30%1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married21%14%11%55%< 1%1,413
Living with a partner13%12%8%68%< 1%196
Divorced/separated14%17%10%58%< 1%392
Widowed21%12%10%57%< 1%209
Never married16%16%9%58%< 1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

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

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married57%23%11%8%1%1,413
Living with a partner48%23%14%15%< 1%196
Divorced/separated56%25%8%10%1%392
Widowed44%23%13%18%2%209
Never married51%28%8%12%1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married44%22%15%18%1%1,413
Living with a partner46%20%20%15%< 1%196
Divorced/separated47%21%14%18%1%392
Widowed35%20%23%22%< 1%209
Never married51%21%11%16%1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married31%13%44%10%2%1,413
Living with a partner15%16%57%11%< 1%196
Divorced/separated28%11%49%10%1%392
Widowed30%6%54%7%3%209
Never married25%20%41%12%2%668
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 meditate once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married35%63%1%< 1%1,413
Living with a partner20%78%2%< 1%196
Divorced/separated28%70%1%1%392
Widowed28%69%1%2%209
Never married22%77%1%< 1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married28%16%13%43%< 1%1,413
Living with a partner18%14%12%55%< 1%196
Divorced/separated23%23%11%43%< 1%392
Widowed22%22%12%43%2%209
Never married25%18%12%46%< 1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married25%30%2%36%7%1,413
Living with a partner20%20%< 1%51%9%196
Divorced/separated25%20%2%43%10%392
Widowed40%23%3%24%9%209
Never married23%25%1%44%7%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married70%24%6%1,413
Living with a partner64%28%9%196
Divorced/separated68%25%7%392
Widowed83%12%6%209
Never married66%27%7%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married53%39%8%1,413
Living with a partner46%49%5%196
Divorced/separated53%41%7%392
Widowed56%33%12%209
Never married54%39%7%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married40%15%45%1,413
Living with a partner27%22%52%196
Divorced/separated26%21%53%392
Widowed36%16%49%209
Never married29%15%56%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married34%37%25%4%1,413
Living with a partner23%35%36%5%196
Divorced/separated32%36%28%5%392
Widowed38%35%22%5%209
Never married27%33%32%7%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married54%40%3%3%1,413
Living with a partner37%57%3%3%196
Divorced/separated47%49%3%2%392
Widowed49%40%6%5%209
Never married41%53%3%3%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married45%52%3%1%1,413
Living with a partner30%68%2%< 1%196
Divorced/separated39%56%3%1%392
Widowed41%52%3%4%209
Never married35%59%3%2%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married58%39%3%1,413
Living with a partner70%27%3%196
Divorced/separated62%35%3%392
Widowed56%35%8%209
Never married62%32%6%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married67%27%4%3%1,413
Living with a partner82%12%4%1%196
Divorced/separated73%22%3%2%392
Widowed46%42%4%7%209
Never married74%20%3%4%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married58%36%7%1,413
Living with a partner73%20%7%196
Divorced/separated64%30%6%392
Widowed38%51%11%209
Never married69%25%6%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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%59%2%2%1,413
Living with a partner30%68%< 1%2%196
Divorced/separated30%66%2%1%392
Widowed42%51%2%5%209
Never married31%66%3%1%668
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 once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who meditate 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
Married36%29%5%28%3%1,413
Living with a partner42%27%4%24%3%196
Divorced/separated41%22%5%30%3%392
Widowed24%24%7%41%4%209
Never married42%25%4%26%3%668
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.