DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201414%75%11%1%188
200723%66%10%1%181
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20142%31%57%11%< 1%< 1%188
2007< 1%12%60%26%1%< 1%181
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201443%57%190
200744%56%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201485%< 1%3%10%2%188
200787%2%1%7%3%183
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201410%7%83%188
20077%4%89%185
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201419%16%41%25%180
200719%18%45%18%172
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201416%34%35%15%189
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201490%5%4%< 1%2%190
200788%3%7%< 1%2%184
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201496%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%190
200793%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201491%7%1%< 1%< 1%190
200791%6%2%1%< 1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201486%10%4%< 1%190
200783%12%4%< 1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201496%3%1%< 1%< 1%190
200793%4%< 1%2%< 1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%4%2%12%< 1%190
200775%7%4%15%< 1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201468%7%2%22%1%190
200766%5%2%26%1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%27%10%12%< 1%190
200744%19%10%25%2%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201474%3%18%< 1%4%190
200768%1%28%< 1%2%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201467%31%2%< 1%190
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201488%7%1%4%< 1%190
200787%5%3%5%< 1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201437%54%6%2%2%190
200735%53%7%1%4%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201499%1%1%190
200798%2%1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201466%29%5%190
200763%26%11%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201479%11%11%190
200773%12%15%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201465%25%9%1%190
200768%25%6%1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201486%13%< 1%1%190
200760%34%3%4%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201475%21%4%1%190
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201419%79%2%190
200719%79%2%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%62%5%4%190
200718%76%5%1%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201423%71%6%190
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201458%34%5%2%190
200734%55%5%6%187
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 Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are parents who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
20142%30%1%61%6%190
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.