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Abandonment (6)
Anger (1)
Larger Force? (6)
Look to God (6)
No Reliance on God (1)
Punishment (6)
Work with God (6)

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COPE5 from General Social Survey, 1998

How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (COPE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	17	1.2
2) Quite a bit	24	1.7
3) Somewhat	134	9.3
4) Not at all	1,232	85.3
8) Dont know	15	1
9) No answer	23	1.6
TOTAL	1,445	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	U.S. Adults
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	In-Person

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Q15ECOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (Q15ECOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1,890	86.5
2) Somewhat	270	12.4
3) Quite a bit	14	0.6
4) A great deal	12	0.5
TOTAL	2,186	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15ECOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (Q15ECOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	787	83.5
2) Somewhat	149	15.8
3) Quite a bit	3	0.3
4) A great deal	4	0.4
TOTAL	943	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Denominations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15ECOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Elders

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (Q15ECOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	610	88.9
2) Somewhat	68	9.9
3) Quite a bit	4	0.6
4) A great deal	4	0.6
TOTAL	686	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q15ECOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Members

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (Q15ECOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	487	88.4
2) Somewhat	53	9.6
3) Quite a bit	7	1.3
4) A great deal	4	0.7
TOTAL	551	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q13ECOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I wonder whether God has abandoned me. (Q13ECOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1,396	85.4
2) Somewhat	213	13
3) Quite a bit	12	0.7
4) A great deal	14	0.9
TOTAL	1,635	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q13FCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel angry at God for letting terrible things happen. (Q13FCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1,236	75.4
2) Somewhat	382	23.3
3) Quite a bit	18	1.1
4) A great deal	3	0.2
TOTAL	1,639	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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COPE1 from General Social Survey, 1998

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope...I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (COPE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	274	19
2) Quite a bit	293	20.3
3) Somewhat	489	33.8
4) Not at all	332	23
8) Dont know	38	2.6
9) No answer	19	1.3
TOTAL	1,445	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	U.S. Adults
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	In-Person

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Q15ACOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (Q15ACOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	217	10
2) Somewhat	693	32.1
3) Quite a bit	750	34.7
4) A great deal	501	23.2
TOTAL	2,161	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15ACOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (Q15ACOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	100	10.7
2) Somewhat	241	25.9
3) Quite a bit	309	33.2
4) A great deal	282	30.3
TOTAL	932	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Denominations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15ACOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Elders

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (Q15ACOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	60	8.9
2) Somewhat	247	36.5
3) Quite a bit	248	36.7
4) A great deal	121	17.9
TOTAL	676	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q15ACOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Members

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (Q15ACOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	54	9.9
2) Somewhat	204	37.3
3) Quite a bit	191	34.9
4) A great deal	98	17.9
TOTAL	547	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q13ACOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force. (Q13ACOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	149	9.2
2) Somewhat	444	27.4
3) Quite a bit	579	35.7
4) A great deal	451	27.8
TOTAL	1,623	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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COPE3 from General Social Survey, 1998

How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I look to God for strength, support, guidance. (COPE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	616	42.6
2) Quite a bit	291	20.1
3) Somewhat	324	22.4
4) Not at all	185	12.8
8) Dont know	8	0.6
9) No answer	21	1.5
TOTAL	1,445	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	U.S. Adults
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	In-Person

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Q15CCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance. (Q15CCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	19	0.9
2) Somewhat	181	8.3
3) Quite a bit	671	30.7
4) A great deal	1,313	60.1
TOTAL	2,184	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15CCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance. (Q15CCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	4	0.4
2) Somewhat	41	4.4
3) Quite a bit	250	26.6
4) A great deal	645	68.6
TOTAL	940	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Denominations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15CCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Elders

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance. (Q15CCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	6	0.9
2) Somewhat	68	10
3) Quite a bit	246	36
4) A great deal	363	53.1
TOTAL	683	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q15CCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Members

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance. (Q15CCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	8	1.4
2) Somewhat	71	12.8
3) Quite a bit	173	31.2
4) A great deal	303	54.6
TOTAL	555	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q13CCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I look to God for strength, support, and guidance. (Q13CCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	14	0.9
2) Somewhat	131	8
3) Quite a bit	459	28
4) A great deal	1,033	63.1
TOTAL	1,637	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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COPE6 from General Social Survey, 1998

How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I try to make sense of the situation and decide what to do without relying on God. (COPE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	180	12.5
2) Quite a bit	218	15.1
3) Somewhat	470	32.5
4) Not at all	530	36.7
8) Dont know	26	1.8
9) No answer	21	1.5
TOTAL	1,445	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	U.S. Adults
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	In-Person

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COPE4 from General Social Survey, 1998

How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (COPE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	28	1.9
2) Quite a bit	53	3.7
3) Somewhat	245	17
4) Not at all	1,081	74.8
8) Dont know	18	1.2
9) No answer	20	1.4
TOTAL	1,445	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	U.S. Adults
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	In-Person

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Q15DCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (Q15DCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1,833	84.1
2) Somewhat	303	13.9
3) Quite a bit	33	1.5
4) A great deal	11	0.5
TOTAL	2,180	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15DCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (Q15DCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	815	86.7
2) Somewhat	116	12.3
3) Quite a bit	6	0.6
4) A great deal	3	0.3
TOTAL	940	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Denominations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15DCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Elders

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (Q15DCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	566	82.7
2) Somewhat	104	15.2
3) Quite a bit	10	1.5
4) A great deal	4	0.6
TOTAL	684	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q15DCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Members

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (Q15DCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	447	81.3
2) Somewhat	83	15.1
3) Quite a bit	16	2.9
4) A great deal	4	0.7
TOTAL	550	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q13DCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. (Q13DCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1,407	86.2
2) Somewhat	207	12.7
3) Quite a bit	13	0.8
4) A great deal	6	0.4
TOTAL	1,633	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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COPE2 from General Social Survey, 1998

How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I work together with God as partners. (COPE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	312	21.6
2) Quite a bit	316	21.9
3) Somewhat	502	34.7
4) Not at all	267	18.5
8) Dont know	29	2
9) No answer	19	1.3
TOTAL	1,445	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	U.S. Adults
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	In-Person

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Q15BCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners. (Q15BCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	74	3.4
2) Somewhat	628	28.9
3) Quite a bit	924	42.6
4) A great deal	544	25.1
TOTAL	2,170	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15BCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners. (Q15BCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	24	2.6
2) Somewhat	199	21.2
3) Quite a bit	410	43.7
4) A great deal	305	32.5
TOTAL	938	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Denominations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Q15BCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Elders

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners. (Q15BCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	26	3.8
2) Somewhat	235	34.5
3) Quite a bit	295	43.3
4) A great deal	125	18.4
TOTAL	681	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q15BCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 2007 - Spirituality and Health, Members

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners. (Q15BCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	23	4.2
2) Somewhat	193	35.3
3) Quite a bit	217	39.7
4) A great deal	113	20.7
TOTAL	546	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Other
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mixed-mode

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Q13BCOPE from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2008 - Spirituality and Health, All

Think about how you try to understand and deal with major problems in your life. To what extent is each of the following involved in the way you cope? I work together with God as partners. (Q13BCOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	71	4.4
2) Somewhat	405	24.9
3) Quite a bit	649	39.9
4) A great deal	502	30.9
TOTAL	1,627	100.0

Survey Details
Scope:	U.S. Sample
Frame:	Congregations
Sample:	Random Sample
Mode:	Mailed

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Abandonment:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems by wondering if God has abandoned them.
Anger:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems by feeling angry at God.
Larger Force?:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems by thinking about life as part of a larger, spiritual force.
Look to God:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems by looking to God.
No Reliance on God:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems without relying on God.
Punishment:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems by feeling that God is punishing them.
Work with God:	This question type asks respondents if they cope with life's problems by working with God.

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