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Age distribution among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
34%
27%
21%
120
Seldom/never
23%
37%
23%
16%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
15%
27%
35%
12%
2%
120
Seldom/never
16%
15%
29%
30%
8%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
55%
121
Seldom/never
47%
53%
139
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
4%
3%
13%
2%
120
Seldom/never
82%
5%
3%
6%
3%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
6%
87%
119
Seldom/never
9%
4%
86%
138
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
26%
23%
38%
12%
109
Seldom/never
33%
28%
23%
17%
126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
33%
23%
16%
120
Seldom/never
44%
36%
10%
10%
139
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 adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
5%
16%
8%
18%
121
Seldom/never
56%
7%
9%
4%
23%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
67%
119
Seldom/never
37%
63%
139
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Belief in God among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
81%
14%
2%
< 1%
2%
1%
121
Seldom/never
58%
27%
3%
1%
8%
3%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
68%
21%
4%
6%
2%
121
Seldom/never
37%
35%
22%
6%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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At least once a week
52%
30%
18%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
26%
39%
35%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
16%
1%
7%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
40%
25%
9%
27%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
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At least once a week
44%
15%
11%
30%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
15%
4%
10%
71%
< 1%
139
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
85%
9%
4%
2%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
43%
19%
19%
19%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
59%
16%
10%
14%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
24%
20%
17%
35%
4%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
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At least once a week
51%
6%
33%
7%
2%
121
Seldom/never
29%
10%
55%
6%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
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At least once a week
35%
65%
< 1%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
39%
61%
< 1%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
57%
13%
2%
28%
< 1%
121
Seldom/never
20%
10%
10%
60%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
40%
31%
3%
20%
7%
121
Seldom/never
24%
38%
4%
26%
7%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
79%
13%
9%
121
Seldom/never
76%
13%
11%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
61%
26%
13%
121
Seldom/never
64%
28%
7%
139
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 adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
29%
29%
121
Seldom/never
47%
23%
29%
139
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Political ideology among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
27%
30%
4%
121
Seldom/never
41%
33%
23%
3%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
23%
1%
2%
121
Seldom/never
56%
33%
3%
8%
139
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
45%
7%
2%
121
Seldom/never
45%
49%
5%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
45%
53%
2%
121
Seldom/never
52%
45%
3%
139
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
47%
39%
11%
2%
121
Seldom/never
62%
28%
6%
4%
139
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
46%
13%
121
Seldom/never
55%
41%
4%
139
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
At least once a week
34%
56%
5%
5%
121
Seldom/never
46%
45%
3%
6%
139
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Views about human evolution among adults in Kansas by frequency of meditation
% of adults in Kansas 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
17%
27%
7%
45%
4%
121
Seldom/never
36%
24%
3%
32%
6%
139
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