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
2014
32%
65%
2%
1%
26,567
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 non-parents by religious group
% of non-parents who say…
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Religious tradition
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
Buddhist
22%
74%
4%
< 1%
217
Catholic
31%
67%
1%
1%
5,411
Evangelical Protestant
49%
49%
2%
1%
6,385
Hindu
21%
75%
2%
2%
115
Historically Black Protestant
29%
69%
1%
1%
1,421
Jehovah's Witness
58%
37%
3%
2%
182
Jewish
20%
77%
2%
1%
661
Mainline Protestant
32%
65%
2%
1%
4,844
Mormon
55%
44%
2%
< 1%
419
Muslim
21%
74%
1%
4%
147
Orthodox Christian
28%
70%
1%
1%
137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
19%
78%
1%
1%
5,788
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who are ages…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
16%
19%
37%
28%
8,883
Right or wrong depends on the situation
29%
21%
29%
22%
16,421
Neither/both equally
15%
21%
36%
27%
421
Don't know
14%
18%
24%
44%
296
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
11%
8%
16%
45%
18%
2%
8,883
Right or wrong depends on the situation
21%
13%
16%
35%
14%
2%
16,421
Neither/both equally
11%
11%
15%
44%
18%
1%
421
Don't know
9%
8%
15%
31%
30%
7%
296
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
53%
47%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
49%
51%
16,722
Neither/both equally
58%
42%
441
Don't know
52%
48%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
75%
10%
2%
10%
3%
8,940
Right or wrong depends on the situation
66%
12%
4%
13%
4%
16,507
Neither/both equally
68%
8%
3%
15%
5%
421
Don't know
60%
10%
2%
25%
3%
296
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
10%
9%
82%
9,006
Right or wrong depends on the situation
13%
12%
75%
16,484
Neither/both equally
13%
8%
79%
430
Don't know
27%
7%
66%
297
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who have a household income of…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
32%
21%
29%
18%
7,795
Right or wrong depends on the situation
37%
21%
25%
17%
14,391
Neither/both equally
38%
18%
27%
16%
324
Don't know
51%
25%
16%
8%
199
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who have completed…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
41%
33%
16%
10%
9,045
Right or wrong depends on the situation
43%
31%
16%
10%
16,640
Neither/both equally
38%
34%
14%
15%
435
Don't know
63%
21%
13%
3%
301
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
51%
5%
13%
8%
23%
9,051
Right or wrong depends on the situation
36%
8%
14%
8%
34%
16,643
Neither/both equally
40%
5%
14%
10%
30%
434
Don't know
36%
5%
12%
22%
25%
302
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say they…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
75%
14%
3%
1%
5%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
55%
22%
7%
1%
13%
3%
16,722
Neither/both equally
63%
19%
5%
2%
5%
5%
441
Don't know
65%
16%
5%
6%
6%
3%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say religion is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
67%
19%
7%
7%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
44%
27%
14%
15%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
62%
17%
12%
8%
1%
441
Don't know
65%
18%
4%
8%
5%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who attend religious services…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
29%
23%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
28%
34%
37%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
36%
31%
31%
2%
441
Don't know
37%
25%
34%
4%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who pray…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
67%
13%
4%
14%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
47%
16%
7%
30%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
62%
14%
3%
18%
3%
441
Don't know
60%
14%
2%
18%
5%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who attend prayer group…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
34%
9%
9%
47%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
18%
8%
8%
66%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
26%
7%
8%
57%
2%
441
Don't know
27%
9%
4%
57%
4%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who meditate…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
7%
4%
39%
2%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
37%
10%
5%
47%
2%
16,722
Neither/both equally
52%
6%
3%
36%
4%
441
Don't know
55%
5%
4%
27%
9%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
69%
11%
7%
12%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
53%
16%
11%
19%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
66%
11%
6%
13%
5%
441
Don't know
58%
10%
6%
16%
10%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
15%
11%
23%
2%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
45%
16%
13%
24%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
58%
9%
11%
18%
4%
441
Don't know
44%
12%
9%
22%
13%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
50%
8%
35%
6%
2%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
24%
13%
50%
11%
2%
16,722
Neither/both equally
32%
13%
38%
4%
13%
441
Don't know
32%
8%
33%
11%
16%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who read scripture…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
10%
7%
33%
1%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
27%
10%
9%
54%
1%
16,722
Neither/both equally
44%
9%
5%
40%
3%
441
Don't know
38%
8%
6%
42%
5%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say the holy scripture is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
41%
28%
3%
21%
6%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
24%
25%
2%
42%
7%
16,722
Neither/both equally
29%
19%
8%
27%
18%
441
Don't know
45%
9%
9%
22%
14%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who …in heaven
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
78%
15%
7%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
67%
26%
7%
16,722
Neither/both equally
68%
19%
13%
441
Don't know
69%
16%
15%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who …in hell
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
68%
24%
8%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
50%
41%
8%
16,722
Neither/both equally
55%
29%
16%
441
Don't know
51%
29%
21%
309
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.
Party affiliation among non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
54%
16%
31%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
29%
18%
53%
16,722
Neither/both equally
33%
28%
39%
441
Don't know
28%
33%
39%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
53%
27%
14%
6%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
27%
36%
30%
6%
16,722
Neither/both equally
35%
29%
17%
19%
441
Don't know
38%
20%
20%
23%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who would rather have…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
66%
28%
2%
3%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
45%
47%
3%
4%
16,722
Neither/both equally
51%
25%
15%
9%
441
Don't know
44%
39%
6%
12%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
58%
37%
4%
2%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
37%
57%
4%
2%
16,722
Neither/both equally
35%
44%
18%
3%
441
Don't know
41%
36%
5%
18%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say abortion should be…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
40%
56%
4%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
63%
33%
4%
16,722
Neither/both equally
45%
43%
12%
441
Don't know
32%
43%
25%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say homosexuality…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
45%
46%
4%
4%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
71%
23%
3%
3%
16,722
Neither/both equally
51%
29%
16%
5%
441
Don't know
39%
37%
5%
18%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
36%
56%
8%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
63%
30%
7%
16,722
Neither/both equally
45%
36%
19%
441
Don't know
29%
47%
24%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents who say…
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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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
46%
2%
3%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
62%
2%
3%
16,722
Neither/both equally
32%
50%
11%
7%
441
Don't know
31%
31%
5%
33%
309
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 non-parents by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of non-parents 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
21%
25%
3%
47%
4%
9,095
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
25%
5%
27%
4%
16,722
Neither/both equally
22%
19%
11%
35%
13%
441
Don't know
18%
17%
9%
28%
28%
309
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.