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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among widowed adults by religious group
% of widowed adults 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
Catholic
69%
9%
6%
14%
2%
721
Evangelical Protestant
75%
9%
5%
9%
2%
923
Historically Black Protestant
77%
6%
6%
7%
4%
196
Mainline Protestant
66%
11%
8%
13%
2%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
9%
10%
35%
3%
338
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
6%
20%
73%
2,159
Once or twice a month
< 1%
12%
23%
64%
305
Several times a year
< 1%
8%
23%
69%
204
Seldom/never
1%
6%
27%
67%
390
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
1%
5%
29%
53%
12%
2,159
Once or twice a month
< 1%
< 1%
12%
32%
48%
8%
305
Several times a year
< 1%
< 1%
8%
34%
47%
11%
204
Seldom/never
< 1%
1%
5%
34%
46%
14%
390
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
80%
2,210
Once or twice a month
30%
70%
310
Several times a year
32%
68%
211
Seldom/never
40%
60%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
14%
1%
9%
3%
2,181
Once or twice a month
79%
9%
2%
5%
5%
305
Several times a year
81%
10%
4%
2%
2%
210
Seldom/never
79%
9%
1%
7%
4%
398
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
10%
82%
2,178
Once or twice a month
8%
9%
83%
307
Several times a year
9%
14%
77%
207
Seldom/never
7%
17%
76%
392
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
21%
13%
5%
1,781
Once or twice a month
58%
20%
12%
10%
261
Several times a year
50%
19%
17%
14%
180
Seldom/never
61%
21%
14%
4%
335
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
27%
9%
7%
2,197
Once or twice a month
55%
25%
11%
9%
310
Several times a year
54%
24%
13%
9%
210
Seldom/never
62%
25%
7%
5%
400
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
93%
2,207
Once or twice a month
9%
91%
310
Several times a year
6%
94%
211
Seldom/never
5%
95%
399
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 God among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say they…
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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
84%
11%
2%
2%
1%
1%
2,210
Once or twice a month
65%
22%
3%
3%
3%
3%
310
Several times a year
61%
30%
4%
1%
3%
2%
211
Seldom/never
46%
23%
12%
2%
14%
3%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
13%
2%
3%
1%
2,210
Once or twice a month
58%
29%
5%
6%
2%
310
Several times a year
45%
42%
8%
4%
< 1%
211
Seldom/never
30%
35%
17%
17%
1%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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
57%
24%
17%
2%
2,210
Once or twice a month
29%
39%
31%
1%
310
Several times a year
24%
41%
34%
1%
211
Seldom/never
17%
25%
58%
< 1%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
10%
2%
5%
1%
2,210
Once or twice a month
60%
21%
5%
12%
2%
310
Several times a year
49%
20%
10%
19%
2%
211
Seldom/never
36%
12%
7%
45%
1%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who attend prayer group…
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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
40%
9%
9%
40%
2%
2,210
Once or twice a month
14%
11%
10%
63%
2%
310
Several times a year
11%
7%
14%
67%
< 1%
211
Seldom/never
8%
1%
4%
86%
1%
401
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Frequency of meditation among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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
69%
4%
2%
21%
4%
2,210
Once or twice a month
42%
17%
5%
34%
2%
310
Several times a year
26%
13%
8%
50%
1%
211
Seldom/never
22%
9%
4%
64%
2%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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%
11%
9%
23%
3%
2,210
Once or twice a month
37%
15%
17%
30%
1%
310
Several times a year
22%
16%
30%
31%
1%
211
Seldom/never
21%
8%
13%
56%
2%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
6%
37%
3%
4%
2,210
Once or twice a month
29%
7%
55%
5%
4%
310
Several times a year
24%
7%
60%
6%
3%
211
Seldom/never
15%
10%
62%
10%
4%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say…
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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
34%
61%
2%
3%
2,210
Once or twice a month
29%
67%
1%
3%
310
Several times a year
29%
68%
1%
3%
211
Seldom/never
21%
75%
2%
2%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who read scripture…
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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
60%
8%
6%
24%
2%
2,210
Once or twice a month
27%
19%
9%
43%
2%
310
Several times a year
17%
8%
23%
52%
< 1%
211
Seldom/never
15%
7%
7%
71%
1%
401
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Interpreting scripture among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say the holy scripture is…
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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
51%
23%
5%
14%
7%
2,210
Once or twice a month
29%
31%
2%
25%
13%
310
Several times a year
27%
33%
6%
27%
7%
211
Seldom/never
22%
22%
3%
41%
13%
401
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Belief in Heaven among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
7%
6%
2,210
Once or twice a month
79%
13%
8%
310
Several times a year
78%
17%
6%
211
Seldom/never
64%
27%
9%
401
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Belief in Hell among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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
67%
22%
10%
2,210
Once or twice a month
55%
31%
14%
310
Several times a year
52%
40%
8%
211
Seldom/never
43%
48%
9%
401
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Party affiliation among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
16%
46%
2,210
Once or twice a month
36%
15%
49%
310
Several times a year
29%
20%
51%
211
Seldom/never
35%
15%
50%
401
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Political ideology among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
33%
16%
7%
2,210
Once or twice a month
35%
42%
19%
4%
310
Several times a year
30%
37%
25%
9%
211
Seldom/never
33%
31%
25%
11%
401
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Views about size of government among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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
51%
38%
5%
6%
2,210
Once or twice a month
50%
38%
5%
7%
310
Several times a year
54%
40%
2%
5%
211
Seldom/never
50%
41%
4%
5%
401
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Views about government aid to the poor among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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%
48%
5%
4%
2,210
Once or twice a month
44%
48%
3%
5%
310
Several times a year
41%
52%
4%
3%
211
Seldom/never
40%
51%
4%
6%
401
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Views about abortion among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
52%
8%
2,210
Once or twice a month
57%
34%
8%
310
Several times a year
58%
36%
6%
211
Seldom/never
59%
34%
6%
401
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Views about homosexuality among widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
48%
6%
5%
2,210
Once or twice a month
54%
34%
4%
9%
310
Several times a year
60%
32%
1%
6%
211
Seldom/never
56%
35%
4%
6%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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
31%
58%
11%
2,210
Once or twice a month
48%
39%
12%
310
Several times a year
43%
41%
16%
211
Seldom/never
47%
41%
13%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults 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
38%
50%
4%
8%
2,210
Once or twice a month
47%
42%
3%
8%
310
Several times a year
39%
51%
3%
7%
211
Seldom/never
40%
52%
2%
6%
401
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 widowed adults by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of widowed adults who say humans…
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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
16%
21%
5%
48%
10%
2,210
Once or twice a month
23%
26%
6%
38%
8%
310
Several times a year
34%
21%
3%
34%
8%
211
Seldom/never
34%
17%
4%
33%
12%
401
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.