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How important is prayer to the respondent?
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DEVO from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
As a Catholic, how important is each of the following to you? Would you say the following is or are very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? I. Participating in devotions, such as the Eucharistic Adoration or praying the rosary
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all9510.8
2) Somewhat important33938.8
3) Very important43649.9
4) Don't know50.5
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
REGPRAY from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
As a Catholic, how important is each of the following to you? Would you say the following is or are very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? F. Having a regular daily prayer life
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all799.0
2) Somewhat important32437.1
3) Very important47153.9
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TOPRAY from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
I'm going read you some more statements on a different topic. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with aech of these statements. The first one is: Prayer is an important part of my daily life. (Q16A)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 47.7
2) Mostly agree 30.2
3) Mostly disagree 14.2
4) Completely disagree 6.9
9) Don't know/Refused 1.0
Missing10836
Total21734100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 32570
Variables: 170
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: In-person surveys from 1987-1990, telephone surveys after.
AGGODPRY from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each statement on this card? -- Praying in the morning helps me have a better day at work.
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly agree255650.9
2) Mostly disagree179135.7
3) Don't know67213.4
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
DAILYPRY from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
Please tell me how important each aspect of Catholicism is to your Catholic identity? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all? How important is . . .? Daily prayer
 TOTAL%
-2) Don't know/Undecided00.1
1) Very important23960.2
2) Somewhat important10726.9
3) Not too important399.8
4) Not important at all123.0
Missing135
Total397100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NOPRAY from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
Please tell me how important a factor each of the following is as a reason why you don't attend church more often. Is each very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all? How important is...? You can't pray there
 TOTAL%
-2) Don't know/Undecided32.2
1) Very important108.5
2) Somewhat important2621.9
3) Not too important2117.4
4) Not important at all5949.8
Missing383
Total119100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GRO_STDY from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Participating in small Bible study or prayer groups
 TOTAL%
1) Very Important11155126.3
2) Fairly Important8588720.3
3) Not Very Important10848125.6
4) Not At All Important10485724.7
5) Don't Know, Refused129373.1
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYIMP from December 2006 Values Update Survey
Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Prayer is an important part of my daily life.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 44.7
2) Mostly agree 33.2
3) Mostly disagree 12.7
4) Completely disagree 8.4
9) Don't know/Refused 1.0
Missing982
Total1025100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 2007
Variables: 204
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFPRAY from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe that God answers prayers?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE75693.6
2) DON'T BELIEVE526.4
Missing36
Total808100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFPRAY from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe that God answers prayers?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE33187.3
2) DON'T BELIEVE4812.7
Missing34
Total379100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IREGPRAY from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Most of us probably feel that failure to live up to the Lord's commandments will have an adverse effect on our standing in His eyes, but that weakness in some commandments might be more serious than weakness in others. By circling the appropriate numbers below, please indicate how serious you believe each of the following to be -- Praying irregularly or not at all
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious45750.1
2) Fairly serious31434.4
3) Not very serious818.9
4) Scarcely matters at all414.5
5) Can't decide192.1
Missing46
Total912100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 958
Variables: 267
Scope: Other: Regional samples of Mormons in Salt Lake City, UT and San Francisco, CA
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ISSUE1 from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Groups Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Compared to 5 years ago, has each of the following become a lot more important to you, somewhat more important, stayed the same, become somewhat less important, or a lot less important to you -- Prayer
 TOTAL%
1) A lot more important48547.6
2) Somewhat more important18317.9
3) Stayed the same31530.9
4) Somewhat less important161.5
5) A lot less important131.3
6) Don't know/Refused80.8
Total1020100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1021
Variables: 295
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
QC4 from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
We prove our love for God especially by:
 TOTAL%
1) Repaying His love for us with gratitude2713.3
2) Never missing our daily prayers73.4
3) Avoiding sin and keeping His commandments14169.5
4) Seeking to love Him on account of His goodness2713.3
5) Forgetting ourselves and going against our natural desires10.5
Missing795
Total203100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
REL3B from Faith and Community Survey of Four Indianapolis Neighborhoods, 1997
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY HAVE A RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE: How important to you is spending time in prayer and meditation?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important37870.4
2) Somewhat important11621.6
3) Not too important295.4
4) Not at all important122.2
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused10.2
Missing76
Total537100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 613
Variables: 207
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Other: Households in four neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
YPRAYHUN from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
What do you think God most wants people to do with their lives?
 TOTAL%
1) God most wants people to work hard at getting rid of hunger130516.2
2) God wants both of these things in exactly the same amount.451656.0
3) God most wants people to pray.223727.8
Missing107
Total8058100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGREE2A from July 2003 Values Update Survey
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2 '2']Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly DISagree with it or completely disagree with it. : Prayer is an important part of my daily life
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 50.6
2) Mostly agree 30.3
3) Mostly disagree 10.4
4) Completely disagree 8.1
9) Don't know/Refused 0.6
Missing1284
Total1244100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2528
Variables: 190
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYANSW from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Do you feel your prayers are answered?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have no doubt that they are.181265.7
2) I feel that they are, but I'm not entirely sure.56720.6
3) I don't really know.2679.7
4) I feel that they aren't, but I'm not entirely sure.210.8
5) I guess I don't feel that they really are.271.0
6) Other.632.3
Missing118
Total2757100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAYER from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Would you please read each of the items listed below and decide whether you think it is absolutely necessary for salvation, probably would help in gaining salvation, or probably has no influence on salvation. -- Prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Absolutely necessary for salvation158558.1
2) Probably would help in gaining salvation98035.9
3) Probably has no influence on salvation1656.0
Missing145
Total2730100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAYIMPR from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
How important is prayer in your life?
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important159557.7
2) Fairly important88432.0
3) Not too important2428.8
4) Not important431.6
Missing111
Total2764100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
CMMTPRYR from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
Complete each of the following statements by indicating the phrase that best describes the degree of change in your perception. -- My commitment to prayer is
 TOTAL%
1) More than it was when I took my vows400364.0
2) Less than it was when I took my vows88914.2
3) About the same as it was when I took my vows136121.8
Missing106
Total6253100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 6359
Variables: 372
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
CONTPRYR from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
How do you evaluate the following activities as contributing to your spiritual and personal fulfillment? If you do not engage in a particular activity, choose the 'I do not do this' code. -- Resting in contemplative prayer
 TOTAL%
1) I do not do this6109.7
2) No value320.5
3) Doubtful value1973.1
4) Somewhat valuable216834.5
5) Very valuable328152.2
Missing71
Total6288100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 6359
Variables: 372
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
THREAT21 from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
Some possible threats to religious life are listed below. Indicate the degree to which you feel each issue is a threat to religious life -- Lack of personal prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all1792.9
2) A little4387.1
3) Moderately70511.4
4) Quite a bit196931.8
5) Extremely289846.8
Missing170
Total6189100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 6359
Variables: 372
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAYER from Spirituality and the Elderly, Survey of Staff and Residents From Long-Term Care Facilities, 1998
How strongly do you believe that prayer can help someone who is ill?
 TOTAL%
1) Very strongly31854.3
2) Strongly12721.7
3) Sometimes strongly, sometimes less strongly10317.6
4) Not strongly213.6
5) Not at all172.9
Missing6
Total586100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 592
Variables: 129
Scope: Other: California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Oklahoma, Utah.
Frame: Other: Staff (N=299) and residents (N=266) from long-term care facilities completed one of eight forms. Facilities included skilled nursing facilities, continuing-care residential communities (CCRCs), retirement apartment complexes and assisted living facilities
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
BLFPRAY from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Do you believe that God answers prayers?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe104189.5
2) Don't Believe12310.6
Missing70
Total1164100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYER from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1988
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Prayer to you is
 TOTAL%
1) Incidental or nonexistent2323.7
2) Restricted to formal worship services99.3
3) For times of stress and/or need2121.6
4) A regular part of my behavior4445.4
Total97100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 97
Variables: 34
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals
PRAYER from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1987
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Prayer to you is
 TOTAL%
1) Incidental or nonexistent1111.0
2) Restricted to formal worship services66.0
3) For times of stress and/or need3131.0
4) A regular part of my behavior5252.0
Total100100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 100
Variables: 41
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals
PRAYER from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1985
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Prayer to you is
 TOTAL%
1) Incidental or nonexistent1313.1
2) Restricted to formal worship services22.0
3) For times of stress and/or need2020.2
4) A regular part of my behavior6464.6
Total99100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 99
Variables: 40
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: CATI Questionnaires entered at on-campus location
PRAYIMPO from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
How important is prayer in your life?
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important1919.2
2) Fairly important3939.4
3) Not too important1717.2
4) Not important2424.2
Total99100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 99
Variables: 37
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
FPOVPRAY from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
What do you think God most wants people to do with their lives?
 TOTAL%
1) God most wants people to work hard at getting rid of hunger and poverty.86620.5
2) God wants both of these things in exactly the same amount.190545.2
3) God most wants people to pray.144634.3
Missing3897
Total4217100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
IREGPRAY from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Most of us probably feel that failure to live up to the Lord's commandments will have an adverse effect on our standing in His eyes, but that weakness in some commandments might be more serious than weakness in others. By circling the appropriate numbers below, please indicate how serious you believe each of the following to be -- Praying irregularly or not at all
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious10839.1
2) Fairly serious9133.0
3) Not very serious3914.1
4) Scarcely matters at all2910.5
5) Can't decide93.3
Missing20
Total276100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAYER from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1986
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Prayer to you is
 TOTAL%
1) Incidental or nonexistent1920.0
2) Restricted to formal worship services55.3
3) For times of stress and/or need2526.3
4) A regular part of my behavior4648.4
Total95100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 95
Variables: 41
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals
MPOVPRAY from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
What do you think God most wants people to do with their lives?
 TOTAL%
1) God most wants people to work hard at getting rid of hunger and poverty.79113.3
2) God wants both of these things in exactly the same amount.289948.7
3) God most wants people to pray.226438.0
Missing2163
Total5954100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELGC13 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
How important is prayer in your life?
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important2630.2
2) Fairly important2731.4
3) Not too important2124.4
4) Not important1214.0
Total86100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 86
Variables: 65
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
RELGC13 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
How important is prayer in your life?
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important3030.6
2) Fairly important2424.5
3) Not too important2727.6
4) Not important1717.3
Total98100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 98
Variables: 65
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other

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