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Contraception, Morality of - Measurement Concept

How does respondent feel about the use of contraception?
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Survey Questions

CONTRA from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q12f. By your best guess, how would your current place of worship feel about each of the following behaviors? Use of contraception
 TOTAL%
1) Forbids20917.4
2) Strongly discourages13010.8
3) Somewhat discourages1058.7
4) Encourages16713.9
5) Isn't concerned32426.9
8) Don't know26722.2
Missing432
Total1202100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GCTHBC from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic…B. Without obeying the Church hierarchy's teaching on birth control?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes65975.3
2) No21124.1
3) Don't know50.6
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ORALBC from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
Next, I would like your opinion on several issues that involve the moral authority in the Catholic Church. In each case I would like to know who you think should have the final say about what is right or wrong. Is it the Church leaders such as the pope and bishops, individuals taking Church teachings into account and deciding for themselves, or both individuals and leaders working together? B. A Catholic practicing contraceptive birth control
 TOTAL%
1) Church leaders10912.5
2) Individuals53060.6
3) Both23326.6
4) Neither30.4
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BIRTHCNT from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Next I would like your opinion on several issues that involve the moral authority in the Catholic Church. In each case I would like to know who you think should have the final say about what is right or wrong. Is it the church leaders such as the pope and bishops, individuals taking church teaching into account and deciding for themselves, or both individuals and leaders working together? How about a Catholic practicing contraceptive birth control?
 TOTAL%
1) Church leaders50511.0
2) Individuals282361.3
3) Both108623.6
4) Neither1022.2
5) Don't know871.9
Missing1
Total4603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GCYESBC from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic without obeying the Church hierarchy's teaching on birth control?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes327571.0
2) No118425.7
3) Don't know1322.9
4) Refused200.4
Total4610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOK from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Do you strongly agree, agree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of fourteen and sixteen if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable160532.7
1) Strongly agree74915.3
2) Agree108622.2
3) Disagree79516.2
4) Strongly disagree60212.3
8) Don't know581.2
9) No answer60.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TVADS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about allowing advertisements for birth control to be shown on television? (87)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK203.1
0) Against14222.0
1) For48374.9
Missing17898
Total645100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOKAY from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: A woman over the age of 18 should be able to buy emergency contraception over the counter. (Meaning, the "morning-after-pill," taken to prevent a possible pregnancy.) (07)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK406.1
0) Disagree10115.4
1) Agree51578.5
Missing17887
Total656100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 2006
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50225.2
2) Agree56828.5
3) Disagree47723.9
4) Strongly disagree40920.5
8) Don't know331.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
NOBIRTH2 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about having birth control counseling and supplies available to teenagers in the public schools? (88, 98, 00, 02)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK742.8
0) Disagree68926.2
1) Agree186671.0
Missing15914
Total2629100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NOBIRTH1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: Birth control advice and supplies should be available to all young people whatever their age. (85)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK162.9
0) Disagree20537.3
1) Agree32959.8
Missing17993
Total550100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 2004
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22024.3
2) Agree27330.1
3) Disagree21123.3
4) Strongly disagree18120.0
8) Don't know212.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Do you strongly agree, agree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of fourteen and sixteen if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable190853.6
1) Strongly agree36010.1
2) Agree52614.8
3) Disagree36510.3
4) Strongly disagree36610.3
8) Don't know290.8
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOKY from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of fourteen and sixteen if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable287880.9
1) Strongly agree1464.1
2) Agree2166.1
3) Disagree1664.7
4) Strongly disagree1403.9
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 2002
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27430.2
2) Agree23826.2
3) Disagree17519.3
4) Strongly disagree20122.1
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857
Total908100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 2000
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree52528.0
2) Agree56029.8
3) Disagree36219.3
4) Strongly disagree37920.2
8) Don't know452.4
9) No answer60.3
Missing940
Total1877100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1990
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25127.0
2) Agree28630.8
3) Disagree21022.6
4) Strongly disagree14415.5
8) Don't know363.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing444
Total928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1996
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree56428.8
2) Agree58729.9
3) Disagree39620.2
4) Strongly disagree35218.0
8) Don't know572.9
9) No answer40.2
Missing944
Total1960100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1988
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26626.9
2) Agree28729.0
3) Disagree22022.3
4) Strongly disagree16917.1
8) Don't know454.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing493
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27727.1
2) Agree34333.5
3) Disagree20219.7
4) Strongly disagree17417.0
8) Don't know272.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing493
Total1024100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SI5BRTHC from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Now I want you to consider a series of opinions on a variety of issues. Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. E. Methods of birth control should be available to teenagers even if their parents do not approve.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree33918.6
2) Mostly agree67537.1
3) Mostly disagree36920.3
4) Completely disagree33518.4
5) Don't know1015.6
Missing228
Total1819100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q4S from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED CATHOLIC: You were unhappy about the Church's teachings about birth control. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, important reason 33.1
2) No, not an important reason 64.8
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) 2.1
Missing2112
Total755100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2867
Variables: 106
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
REFPILL from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Should pharmacists who personally oppose birth control for religious reasons be able to refuse to sell birth control pills to women who have a prescription for them, or shouldn't pharmacists be able to refuse to sell birth control pills?
 TOTAL%
1) Should be able to refuse to sell birth control pills 16.4
2) Should not be able to refuse to sell birth control pills 80.3
9) Don't know/Refused 3.3
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2003
Variables: 146
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q5S from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF Q4S=1, ASK: And would you say that the Church was too strict and conservative about birth control, or the church was too relaxed and liberal about birth control?
 TOTAL%
1) Too strict and conservative about birth control 92.5
2) Too relaxed and liberal about birth control 5.7
3) Neither/both equally/other (Vol.) 0.9
9) Don't know/refused (Vol.) 0.9
Missing2582
Total285100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2867
Variables: 106
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BRTHCNRL from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1987
Next, I would like your opinion on several issues that involve moral authority in the Catholic Church. In each case I would like to know who you think should have the final say about what is right or wrong. The choices are: the church leaders, that is, the pope and bishops; individuals taking church teachings into account and deciding for themselves; or both individuals and leaders working together. -- A Catholic practicing contraceptive birth control.
 TOTAL%
1) Church leaders18012.4
2) Individuals89962.0
3) Both33222.9
4) Don't know /Refused382.6
Total1449100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 803
Variables: 62
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BRTHOBEY from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1987
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions. -- Without obeying the Church's teaching regarding birth control.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes95966.2
2) No39427.2
3) Not sure /Refused956.6
Total1449100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 803
Variables: 62
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CONTWRNG from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1987
I will read eight items and after each, please tell me if it has strengthened your commitment to the Catholic Church, weakened it, or had no effect one way or the other. -- The Church's teaching that artificial contraception is morally wrong.
 TOTAL%
1) Strengthened19113.2
2) Weakened50434.8
3) No Effect62743.3
4) Don't know /Refused1278.8
Total1449100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 803
Variables: 62
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1998
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree48826.1
2) Agree55229.5
3) Disagree38020.3
4) Strongly disagree38120.4
8) Don't know673.6
9) No answer30.2
Missing961
Total1871100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ABCAVAIL from Life Choices, 1990
Now I want you to consider a series of opinions on a variety of issues. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. G. Methods of birth control should be available to teenagers even if their parents do not approve.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree41719.8
2) Agree93444.4
3) Disagree47922.8
4) Strongly disagree27513.1
Missing69
Total2105100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
VIEWBRTH from News Interest Index, Religion Overflow, July 2005
Do you favor or oppose allowing public schools to provide students with information on birth control methods?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor 78.1
2) Oppose 18.2
9) Don't know/Refused 3.8
Total1502100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1502
Variables: 156
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
INFBRTH2 from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
How much influence over decisions to leave the church does . . . have? Birth control teaching
 TOTAL%
1) A lot2114.9
2) Some3927.5
3) Not much2416.7
4) None5941.1
Missing403
Total143100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
INFBRTH1 from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
How much of an influence were the following factors in your decision to leave the Catholic Church? Birth control teaching
 TOTAL%
1) A lot3527.6
2) Some2721.6
3) Not much1914.6
4) None4636.3
Missing389
Total127100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MORAL1 from ABC News the Pope and the Church, 2003
(CATHOLIC OVERSAMPLE) For each item I name, please tell me if you personally find it morally acceptable or morally unacceptable.- Birth control using the birth-control pill or condoms
 TOTAL%
1) Acceptable117094.2
2) Unacceptable625.0
8) DK/No opinion110.9
Missing79
Total1242100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 1281
Variables: 134
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BRTHCNTL from Harris 1979 ABC News Survey No.792113
ASKED OF THOSE WHOSE SAID THEIR RELIGION WAS PROTESTANT, JEWISH, OTHER, NONE, OR NOT SURE: Do you feel strongly opposed to the Catholic Church's opposition to birth control, only somewhat opposed, or not opposed at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly opposed33932.2
2) Only somewhat opposed24323.1
3) Not opposed at all39837.8
4) Not sure736.9
Missing444
Total1053100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1979
Cases: 1497
Variables: 94
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILL from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
The pill is a morally acceptable form of birth control.
 TOTAL%
0) Refused70.3
1) Strongly agree126949.5
2) Moderately agree69427.1
3) Slightly agree1746.8
4) Neither agree nor disagree331.3
5) Slightly disagree401.6
6) Moderately disagree973.8
7) Strongly disagree1676.5
99) Don't know803.1
Total2561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BRTHCTRL from Gallup Poll of Catholics, 1992
We are asking about church issues, in your case, Catholic church issues. For each, please tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly. -- The Church should permit couples to make their own decisions about forms of birth control.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree110468.0
2) Somewhat Agree31219.3
3) Somewhat Disagree633.9
4) Strongly Disagree1006.2
5) Don't know/Refused432.6
Total1623100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 802
Variables: 54
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BCONTROL from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
Now, I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. -- Allowing public schools to provide students with information on birth control methods
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor 37.2
2) Favor 39.1
3) Oppose 12.5
4) Strongly oppose 8.9
5) Don't know 2.3
Total1975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1994
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree51926.3
2) Agree58329.5
3) Disagree41521.0
4) Strongly disagree40020.2
8) Don't know502.5
9) No answer100.5
Missing1015
Total1977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q22A from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
As you know, the Church has under discussion possible changes in the rules about birth control. Do you think some kind of change should be made or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor change71972.7
2) Oppose change16116.3
3) Not sure10911.0
Missing9
Total989100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
Q22B1 from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
(See q22a) Why do you feel this way? Any other reason? (OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE) We need effective ways of controlling birth/I feel that birth control is necessary
 TOTAL%
0) No81681.8
1) Yes18218.2
Total998100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
Q22F from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
Do you personally favor or oppose the use of artificial birth control devices?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor40441.1
2) Oppose44545.3
3) Not sure13413.6
Missing15
Total983100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
Q22J from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
Do you favor or oppose the Catholic church allowing the use of birth control pills?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor62163.4
2) Oppose22623.1
3) Not sure13313.6
Missing18
Total980100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
BRTHCTRL 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 -- Using artificial birth control measures
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious15016.8
2) Fairly serious13014.6
3) Not very serious25628.7
4) Scarcely matters at all27130.4
5) Can't decide859.5
Missing66
Total892100.0
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
BRTHCNRL from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
Next, I would like your opinion on several issues that involve moral authority in the Catholic Church. In each case, I would like to know who you think should have the final say about what is right or wrong. The choices are: the church leaders, that is, the pope and bishops; individuals taking church teaching into account and deciding for themselves; or both individuals and church leaders working together. -- A Catholic practicing contraceptive birth control.
 TOTAL%
1) Church leaders (Pope and Bishops)24813.5
2) Individuals working together105457.4
3) Both48426.4
4) Don't know/Refused522.8
Total1838100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 802
Variables: 66
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CONTWRNG from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
I will read five items and, after each, please tell me if it has strengthened your commitment to the Catholic Church, weakened your commitment to the Catholic Church, or had no effect one way or the other. If you don't know, tell me that. -- The Church's teaching that artificial contraception is morally wrong.
 TOTAL%
1) Strengthened21711.8
2) Weakened61333.4
3) No Effect91349.7
4) Don't know/Refused965.2
Total1838100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 802
Variables: 66
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BRTHOBEY from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions. -- Without obeying the Church's teaching regarding birth control.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes134473.1
2) No44224.1
3) Not sure/Refused532.9
Total1838100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 802
Variables: 66
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PILLOK from General Social Survey, 1993
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of fourteen and sixteen if their parents do not approve?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27925.8
2) Agree32530.1
3) Disagree24222.4
4) Strongly disagree19117.7
8) Don't know363.3
9) No answer70.6
Missing526
Total1080100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BTHCNTRL from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Now looking at the following list of items, would you please indicate whether you think it will definitely prevent salvation, possibly prevent salvation, or probably has no influence on salvation. -- Practicing artificial birth control
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely prevent salvation1646.2
2) May possibly prevent salvation38714.7
3) Probably has no influence on salvation207479.0
Missing250
Total2625100.0
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
IFLBRTHC from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
How do you feel about each of the following? -- Artificial birth control
 TOTAL%
1) Approve197773.9
2) Disapprove39614.8
3) Don't really care1375.1
4) I really don't know1676.2
Missing198
Total2677100.0
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
PASTBRTH from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Now we would like you to tell us how you think your pastor feels about a variety of things. We realize that this may be somewhat difficult for you to decide, but we ask you to do the best you can. For each of the following items, we would like you to decide whether your pastor approves or disapproves of it, or really has no preference either way. -- Artificial birth control
 TOTAL%
1) Approves86232.5
2) Disapproves58322.0
3) Doesn't care813.1
4) I really don't know112342.4
Missing226
Total2649100.0
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
BRTHCTRL 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 -- Using artificial birth control measures
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious3613.0
2) Fairly serious279.8
3) Not very serious5419.6
4) Scarcely matters at all12344.6
5) Can't decide3613.0
Missing20
Total276100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BC from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
In your opinion, are birth control pills and other modern forms of contraception good or bad?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely bad206.5
2) I think it is bad.196.2
3) Unsure3110.1
4) I think it is good.9029.2
5) Definitely good14647.4
9) No response20.6
Total308100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 308
Variables: 42
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BIRTHCON from Middletown Area Study, 1990
Do you believe birth control information and methods should be made readily available to teen-agers?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33981.7
2) No5212.5
3) Not sure245.8
Missing2
Total415100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 418
Variables: 95
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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