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 women by religious group
% of women who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
68%
17%
12%
3%
1%
126
Catholic
62%
16%
11%
10%
1%
3,776
Evangelical Protestant
78%
11%
5%
5%
1%
4,532
Historically Black Protestant
77%
11%
6%
5%
1%
1,098
Jehovah's Witness
80%
5%
6%
4%
4%
158
Jewish
46%
17%
14%
22%
1%
419
Mainline Protestant
61%
18%
10%
10%
1%
3,305
Mormon
82%
7%
4%
5%
1%
317
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
44%
17%
11%
26%
2%
3,085
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.
Age distribution among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who are ages…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
32%
28%
21%
11,268
Once or twice a month
29%
35%
22%
13%
2,371
Several times a year
24%
39%
25%
13%
1,416
Seldom/never
29%
33%
22%
16%
1,841
Don't know
16%
26%
21%
37%
227
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Generational cohort among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
13%
27%
34%
15%
2%
11,268
Once or twice a month
19%
17%
28%
26%
9%
1%
2,371
Several times a year
15%
15%
32%
29%
8%
1%
1,416
Seldom/never
18%
17%
27%
26%
11%
2%
1,841
Don't know
7%
11%
23%
30%
26%
2%
227
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
14%
3%
15%
4%
11,406
Once or twice a month
69%
11%
4%
13%
3%
2,393
Several times a year
67%
9%
6%
15%
3%
1,433
Seldom/never
72%
7%
5%
13%
3%
1,865
Don't know
65%
10%
3%
16%
5%
245
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Immigrant status among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
9%
76%
11,407
Once or twice a month
13%
11%
75%
2,383
Several times a year
17%
11%
72%
1,426
Seldom/never
13%
13%
74%
1,840
Don't know
21%
10%
69%
239
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who have a household income of…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
21%
25%
15%
9,732
Once or twice a month
38%
21%
24%
17%
2,131
Several times a year
35%
19%
28%
18%
1,272
Seldom/never
45%
19%
23%
13%
1,591
Don't know
43%
18%
25%
13%
155
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Educational distribution among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who have completed…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
33%
17%
10%
11,493
Once or twice a month
37%
32%
19%
12%
2,407
Several times a year
38%
31%
18%
13%
1,438
Seldom/never
44%
33%
14%
9%
1,873
Don't know
48%
25%
16%
10%
244
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
6%
15%
11%
19%
11,498
Once or twice a month
46%
9%
12%
6%
27%
2,407
Several times a year
48%
8%
12%
7%
26%
1,441
Seldom/never
39%
10%
14%
9%
28%
1,868
Don't know
44%
3%
11%
18%
23%
248
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
69%
11,523
Once or twice a month
35%
65%
2,407
Several times a year
32%
68%
1,443
Seldom/never
30%
70%
1,878
Don't know
23%
77%
250
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Belief in God among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say they…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
13%
2%
1%
3%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
60%
26%
5%
< 1%
7%
2%
2,412
Several times a year
52%
32%
7%
< 1%
7%
2%
1,445
Seldom/never
36%
27%
12%
1%
21%
4%
1,883
Don't know
59%
15%
3%
7%
8%
8%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say religion is…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
16%
5%
5%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
45%
35%
11%
8%
< 1%
2,412
Several times a year
35%
39%
17%
9%
< 1%
1,445
Seldom/never
22%
34%
21%
22%
< 1%
1,883
Don't know
52%
19%
11%
13%
5%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who attend religious services…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
29%
19%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
26%
45%
29%
< 1%
2,412
Several times a year
17%
47%
35%
< 1%
1,445
Seldom/never
13%
31%
56%
< 1%
1,883
Don't know
29%
29%
32%
10%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who pray…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
12%
2%
8%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
48%
25%
8%
19%
< 1%
2,412
Several times a year
43%
24%
10%
23%
1%
1,445
Seldom/never
27%
16%
9%
47%
1%
1,883
Don't know
49%
11%
5%
20%
14%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
11%
8%
43%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
13%
11%
10%
66%
1%
2,412
Several times a year
9%
7%
12%
72%
< 1%
1,445
Seldom/never
6%
3%
4%
86%
< 1%
1,883
Don't know
17%
5%
7%
62%
10%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who meditate…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
8%
3%
33%
2%
11,565
Once or twice a month
29%
14%
5%
51%
1%
2,412
Several times a year
20%
11%
11%
58%
1%
1,445
Seldom/never
16%
6%
4%
73%
1%
1,883
Don't know
30%
4%
3%
41%
21%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
15%
9%
20%
2%
11,565
Once or twice a month
36%
23%
17%
23%
1%
2,412
Several times a year
25%
18%
28%
28%
1%
1,445
Seldom/never
24%
12%
14%
50%
1%
1,883
Don't know
29%
14%
11%
24%
23%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
8%
36%
6%
2%
11,565
Once or twice a month
25%
13%
53%
8%
2%
2,412
Several times a year
18%
11%
57%
12%
1%
1,445
Seldom/never
14%
12%
60%
13%
2%
1,883
Don't know
26%
10%
42%
8%
14%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
62%
1%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
25%
73%
1%
1%
2,412
Several times a year
23%
76%
1%
1%
1,445
Seldom/never
20%
78%
1%
1%
1,883
Don't know
25%
67%
4%
4%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who read scripture…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
10%
7%
29%
1%
11,565
Once or twice a month
22%
15%
11%
51%
< 1%
2,412
Several times a year
14%
12%
14%
60%
< 1%
1,445
Seldom/never
10%
6%
5%
79%
< 1%
1,883
Don't know
26%
10%
6%
42%
17%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
28%
3%
21%
6%
11,565
Once or twice a month
23%
34%
2%
35%
7%
2,412
Several times a year
20%
30%
3%
40%
8%
1,445
Seldom/never
16%
22%
1%
52%
8%
1,883
Don't know
30%
11%
9%
27%
23%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who …in heaven
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
13%
7%
11,565
Once or twice a month
76%
19%
5%
2,412
Several times a year
73%
20%
8%
1,445
Seldom/never
58%
34%
8%
1,883
Don't know
64%
21%
15%
252
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Belief in Hell among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who …in hell
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
27%
8%
11,565
Once or twice a month
56%
37%
7%
2,412
Several times a year
51%
39%
10%
1,445
Seldom/never
42%
49%
9%
1,883
Don't know
49%
34%
17%
252
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Party affiliation among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
18%
46%
11,565
Once or twice a month
32%
17%
51%
2,412
Several times a year
31%
16%
53%
1,445
Seldom/never
26%
20%
54%
1,883
Don't know
17%
39%
44%
252
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Political ideology among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
32%
22%
6%
11,565
Once or twice a month
29%
37%
29%
6%
2,412
Several times a year
23%
39%
32%
6%
1,445
Seldom/never
21%
33%
36%
10%
1,883
Don't know
22%
21%
23%
34%
252
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Views about size of government among women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who would rather have…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
45%
3%
4%
11,565
Once or twice a month
43%
51%
2%
3%
2,412
Several times a year
43%
51%
3%
4%
1,445
Seldom/never
38%
55%
2%
5%
1,883
Don't know
33%
48%
8%
11%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
51%
4%
2%
11,565
Once or twice a month
39%
56%
3%
2%
2,412
Several times a year
38%
58%
3%
1%
1,445
Seldom/never
37%
59%
3%
2%
1,883
Don't know
35%
47%
8%
9%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
49%
4%
11,565
Once or twice a month
62%
35%
2%
2,412
Several times a year
68%
28%
4%
1,445
Seldom/never
69%
28%
3%
1,883
Don't know
52%
37%
12%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
34%
4%
4%
11,565
Once or twice a month
77%
18%
3%
3%
2,412
Several times a year
80%
14%
2%
3%
1,445
Seldom/never
80%
14%
2%
3%
1,883
Don't know
59%
25%
7%
10%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
44%
8%
11,565
Once or twice a month
68%
26%
6%
2,412
Several times a year
71%
22%
8%
1,445
Seldom/never
72%
21%
6%
1,883
Don't know
51%
30%
19%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
57%
3%
4%
11,565
Once or twice a month
31%
64%
2%
3%
2,412
Several times a year
31%
64%
2%
3%
1,445
Seldom/never
31%
63%
2%
4%
1,883
Don't know
31%
47%
2%
19%
252
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 women by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of women who say humans…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
26%
3%
43%
5%
11,565
Once or twice a month
37%
27%
3%
29%
3%
2,412
Several times a year
40%
26%
4%
26%
4%
1,445
Seldom/never
50%
17%
4%
23%
5%
1,883
Don't know
28%
14%
10%
29%
19%
252
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.