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Prayer, Frequency of - Measurement Concept

How frequently does the respondent pray (sometimes also worded as meditate)?
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Survey Questions

PRAY from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q17. About how often do you pray or meditate outside of religious services?
 TOTAL%
0) Never18211.1
1) Only on certain occasions26916.5
2) Once a week or less1257.6
3) A few times a week25915.8
4) Once a day29117.8
5) Several times a day50931.1
Missing16
Total1634100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
PRAYALON from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(prayalon_w3) Q:3. How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone? Is it:
 TOTAL%
1) Never52720.8
2) Less than once a month27310.8
3) One to two times a month36514.4
4) About once a week27410.8
5) A few times a week33713.3
6) About once a day39415.6
7) Many times a day35213.9
999) Legitimate skip100.4
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
How regularly do you pray, apart from Mass?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a day12714.6
2) Daily42048.0
3) Occasionally or sometimes28232.3
4) Seldom or never424.8
5) Don't know40.4
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
How regularly do you pray, apart from Mass? (Open-ended and code)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a day72215.7
2) Daily252755.0
3) Occasionally or sometimes104322.7
4) Seldom or never3066.6
Missing2
Total4597100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYALON from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y230. How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone?[READ LIST]
 TOTAL%
1) Never48714.5
2) Less than once a month2577.6
3) One to two times a month44913.3
4) About once a week41812.4
5) A few times a week49914.8
6) About once a day72321.5
7) Many times a day52715.6
777) Don't know70.2
888) Refused30.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ARH_6 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past year, how often would you say you and your spouse/partner pray together, not including before meals and at religious services?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused271.6
-4) Don't know10.0
1) Never75645.2
2) Rarely40324.1
3) Once or twice a month1639.7
4) Once a week633.8
5) A few times a week1036.1
6) Once a day1026.1
7) More than once a day553.3
Missing1221
Total1673100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ARBL_13 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months how often have you typically prayed, not including before meals and at religious services?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused351.3
-4) Don't know80.3
1) Never40515.5
2) A few times43816.8
3) Once a month1224.7
4) 2-3 times a month2098.0
5) Once a week1154.4
6) A few times a week (but less than every day)37014.2
7) Once a day44617.1
8) 2-3 times a day29311.3
9) More than 3 times a day1646.3
Missing6
Total2605100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day142729.1
2) Once a day144129.4
3) Several times a week57211.7
4) Once a week2745.6
5) Less than once a week54111.0
6) Never60512.3
8) Don't know240.5
9) No answer170.3
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey, 2004
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day41631.0
2) Once a day36927.5
3) Several times a week18914.1
4) Once a week775.7
5) Less than once a week14410.7
6) Never13710.2
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey, 2006
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day92630.9
2) Once a day86328.8
3) Several times a week33211.1
4) Once a week1926.4
5) Less than once a week34211.4
6) Never31610.6
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer100.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day103929.2
2) Once a day105629.7
3) Several times a week40411.4
4) Once a week2146.0
5) Less than once a week42311.9
6) Never39311.0
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer180.5
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYFREQ from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now thinking about the present, about how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never1383.9
2) Less than once a year280.8
3) About once or twice a year250.7
4) Several times a year681.9
5) About once a month381.1
6) Two to three times a month631.8
7) Nearly every week270.8
8) Every week661.9
9) Several times a week1494.2
10) Once a day35610.0
11) Several times a day39111.0
98) Don't know60.2
99) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey, 2000
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day37626.9
2) Once a day40228.8
3) Several times a week19614.0
4) Once a week906.4
5) Less than once a week30922.1
6) Never120.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey, 2002
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day34825.4
2) Once a day42430.9
3) Several times a week15411.2
4) Once a week1178.5
5) Less than once a week30222.0
6) Never70.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer100.7
Missing1393
Total1372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 63.8
2) More than once a week 11.5
3) Once a week 7.1
4) At least once a month 3.4
5) Several times a year 2.7
6) Less often 4.0
7) Never 7.4
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.1
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
PRAY from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
How often do you pray, every day, once or twice a week, a few times a month, or hardly ever?
 TOTAL%
1) Every day356163.6
2) Once or twice a week75213.4
3) A few times a month5189.2
4) Hardly ever5439.7
5) (VOL) Never1733.1
6) Don't know/refused561.0
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYOFT from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 34.9
2) Once a day 23.7
3) A few times a week 15.0
4) Once a week or less 16.0
5) Never 8.6
9) Don't know/Refused 1.9
Total2002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 2002
Variables: 115
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q16 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q16 About how often do you pray or meditate outside of religious services
 TOTAL%
1) Never22113.0
2) Only on certain occasions24114.2
3) Once a week or less1176.9
4) A few times a week29517.4
5) Once a day34820.5
6) Several times a day47528.0
Missing24
Total1697100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q18 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q18 How often, if at all, do you participate in table prayers or grace before or after meals
 TOTAL%
1) Never15410.2
2) Only on certain occasions71347.4
3) At least once a week1369.0
4) At least once a day24616.4
5) At all meals25517.0
Missing217
Total1504100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q64 from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q64 People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few time a month, seldom or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 55.3
2) Once a day 17.9
3) A few times a week 9.8
4) Once a week 5.4
5) A few times a month 3.6
6) Seldom 4.4
7) Never 2.0
8) Don't know 1.0
9) Refused 0.5
Total25091100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 44.8
2) More than once a week 13.5
3) Once a week 10.2
4) At least once a month 7.0
5) Several times a year 4.8
6) Less often 6.7
7) Never 12.5
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.5
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 67.0
2) More than once a week 10.4
3) Once a week 6.9
4) At least once a month 4.4
5) Several times a year 1.6
6) Less often 5.1
7) Never 4.6
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYALON from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(prayalon_w2) Q:3. How often, if ever, do you pray by yourself alone? Is it:
 TOTAL%
1) Never44917.2
2) Less than once a month26010.0
3) One to two times a month42416.3
4) About once a week31312.0
5) A few times a week37514.4
6) About once a day45817.6
7) Many times a day30011.5
666) Invalid skip230.9
777) Don't know20.1
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from General Social Survey, 1990
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day21022.6
2) Once a day26128.1
3) Several times a week12413.4
4) Once a week778.3
5) Less than once a week22924.7
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer252.7
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
V083183 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Please look at page 16 of the booklet. People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
 TOTAL%
-9) Refused130.6
-8) Don't know10.0
1) Several times a day80634.7
2) Once a day52522.6
3) A few times a week41617.9
4) Once a week or less32113.8
5) Never23510.1
7) Other (SPECIFY)60.3
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYFREQ from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2007
Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 35.2
2) Once a day 21.3
3) A few times a week 14.9
4) Once a week 3.5
5) A few times a month 5.7
6) Seldom 11.1
7) Never 6.3
9) Don't Know/Refused 2.1
Total3002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 3002
Variables: 178
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from General Social Survey, 1996
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day25625.9
2) Once a day31231.5
3) Several times a week13413.5
4) Once a week798.0
5) Less than once a week17818.0
6) Never252.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer50.5
Missing1914
Total990100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q42F from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Continental Dataset
IF HINDU OR BUDDHIST (Q.16=7, 8), ASK: How often do you pray at a shrine or religious symbol in your home - would you say at least once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 43.4
2) Once or twice a month 6.1
3) Several times a year 6.3
4) Seldom 12.2
5) Never 29.9
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 2.2
Missing34888
Total668100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 35556
Variables: 133
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q41 from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Continental Dataset
People practice their religion in different ways.  Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 37.5
2) Once a day 20.3
3) A few times a week 14.1
4) Once a week 2.8
5) A few times a month 5.6
6) Seldom 10.8
7) Never 7.4
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 1.5
Total35556100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 35556
Variables: 133
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from General Social Survey, 1988
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day34623.4
2) Once a day45030.4
3) Several times a week22915.5
4) Once a week1137.6
5) Less than once a week32622.0
6) Never40.3
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer80.5
Total1481100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q41 from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Alaska and Hawaii Dataset
People practice their religion in different ways.  Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 35.7
2) Once a day 18.6
3) A few times a week 10.8
4) Once a week 2.1
5) A few times a month 7.6
6) Seldom 14.1
7) Never 9.0
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 2.0
Total401100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 401
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q42F from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Alaska and Hawaii Dataset
IF HINDU OR BUDDHIST (Q.16=7, 8), ASK: How often do you pray at a shrine or religious symbol in your home - would you say at least once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 48.5
3) Several times a year 8.1
5) Never 26.5
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 17.3
Missing388
Total13100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 401
Variables: 129
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYFREQ from General Social Survey, 1991
Now thinking of the present, about how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Never1057.7
2) Less than once a year372.7
3) About once or twice a year735.4
4) Several times a year1108.1
5) About once a month654.8
6) 2-3 times a month715.2
7) Nearly every week775.7
8) Every week614.5
9) Several times a week16612.2
10) Once a day28921.3
11) Several times a day27119.9
98) Can't say/can't remember10.1
99) No answer332.4
Missing158
Total1359100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
OFTPRAY from Politics of Character Survey, 2000
How often do you pray -- daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month or less, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily67757.2
2) Several times a week20016.9
3) Once a week574.8
4) Two or three times a month595.0
5) Once a month or less1028.6
6) Never887.4
Missing20
Total1183100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1203
Variables: 145
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 77.1
2) More than once a week 11.3
3) Once a week 7.8
4) At least once a month 1.6
5) Several times a year 0.4
6) Less often 1.7
7) Never 0.0
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 37.3
2) More than once a week 5.2
3) Once a week 7.7
4) At least once a month 6.5
5) Several times a year 4.4
6) Less often 8.3
7) Never 30.6
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 62.4
2) More than once a week 12.3
3) Once a week 8.5
4) At least once a month 3.2
5) Several times a year 2.5
6) Less often 6.1
7) Never 4.8
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 10.8
2) More than once a week 8.2
3) Once a week 10.5
4) At least once a month 5.8
5) Several times a year 13.3
6) Less often 12.3
7) Never 39.0
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 64.0
2) More than once a week 10.1
3) Once a week 5.1
4) At least once a month 3.6
5) Several times a year 2.4
6) Less often 4.7
7) Never 9.0
8) Don't know 0.7
9) Refused 0.4
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OFTPRAY from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
How often do you pray-daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 to 3 times a month, once a month or less, never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily95949.0
2) Several times a week38219.5
3) Once a week1427.3
4) Two or three times a month1366.9
5) Once a month or less19810.1
6) Never1417.2
Missing89
Total1958100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Combination of PRAY_A and PRAY_B)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 36.2
2) Once a day 19.4
3) A few times a week 13.7
4) Once a week 3.6
5) A few times a month 5.9
6) Seldom 10.8
7) Never 8.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 2.4
Total4013100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FREQPRAY from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray: several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 36.9
2) Once a day 21.7
3) A few times a week 17.5
4) Once a week or less 14.1
5) Never 7.5
9) Don't know/Refused 2.3
Total2041100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 2041
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from General Social Survey, 1998
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day35524.6
2) Once a day42629.5
3) Several times a week20214.0
4) Once a week1087.5
5) Less than once a week31321.7
6) Never241.7
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer141.0
Missing1387
Total1445100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELCON3 from America's Evangelicals
Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Pray before meals
 TOTAL%
1) Every day82151.0
2) Once or twice a week21613.4
3) Once or twice a month1277.9
4) Once or twice a year1368.4
5) Never30018.6
6) Don't know/Refused100.6
Total1610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1610
Variables: 160
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: White Evangelicals
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELCON5 from America's Evangelicals
Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? Spend time in prayer or meditation
 TOTAL%
1) Every day85953.4
2) Once or twice a week33821.0
3) Once or twice a month1378.5
4) Once or twice a year794.9
5) Never18311.4
6) Don't know/Refused140.9
Total1610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1610
Variables: 160
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: White Evangelicals
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYFREQ from General Social Survey, 1998
Now thinking of the present, about how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Never13210.3
2) Less than once a year413.2
3) About once or twice a year413.2
4) Several times a year544.2
5) About once a month493.8
6) 2-3 times a month574.4
7) Nearly every week624.8
8) Every week634.9
9) Several times a week16412.8
10) Once a day30623.8
11) Several times a day27521.4
98) Can't say/can't remember00.0
99) No answer403.1
Missing1548
Total1284100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRIVPRAY from General Social Survey, 1998
How often do you pray privately in places other than at church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a day34323.7
2) Once a day37325.8
3) A few times a week19513.5
4) Once a week694.8
5) A few times a month785.4
6) Once a month332.3
7) Less than once a month1298.9
8) Never18612.9
98) Don't know141.0
99) No answer251.7
Missing1387
Total1445100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from Life Choices, 1990
How often do you pray - daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month or less, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily109850.5
2) Several times a week26412.1
3) Once a week1647.5
4) 2 or 3 times a month1527.0
5) Once a month or less25311.6
6) Never1868.6
7) Don't know572.6
Total2174100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
QN31A_A from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF RESPONDENT REPORTS BEING A MEMBER OF A RELIGION (from RELIG): How often do you pray at home? Would you say...?
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 69.4
2) At least once a week 13.8
3) Once or twice a month 3.7
4) A few times a year 3.9
5) Seldom 5.3
6) Never 3.4
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.2
Missing595
Total3421100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
F_QN3 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
About how often do you pray the rosary... would you say more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 16.5
2) Once a week 15.3
3) Once or twice a month 14.3
4) A few times a year 20.5
5) Seldom 18.4
6) Never 14.5
8) Don't know 0.3
Missing3366
Total650100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYFREQ from American National Election Studies, 2004
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray SEVERAL TIMES A DAY, ONCE A DAY, A FEW TIMES A WEEK, ONCE A WEEK OR LESS, or NEVER?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day37731.1
2) Once a day26621.9
3) A few times a week23019.0
4) Once a week or less18515.3
5) Never13411.1
7) Other60.5
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused100.8
Total1212100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_A from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q188)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 35.1
2) Once a day 19.8
3) A few times a week 14.2
4) Once a week 3.2
5) A few times a month 6.1
6) Seldom 10.7
7) Never 8.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 2.3
Missing2003
Total2010100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q288)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 37.2
2) Once a day 19.0
3) A few times a week 13.3
4) Once a week 4.0
5) A few times a month 5.7
6) Seldom 10.8
7) Never 7.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 2.4
Missing2010
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELCON7 from Religion and America's Role in the World
How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never: Say prayers or read daily devotions
 TOTAL%
1) Every day75954.2
2) Once or twice a week25218.0
3) Once or twice month1117.9
4) Once or twice a year644.6
5) Never18713.4
6) Don't know/refused271.9
Total1400100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 1400
Variables: 114
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Includes an oversample of Evangelicals, and a portion of that sample were part of web, opt-in survey.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
How often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Never61.4
2) Rarely174.4
3) Once a week338.4
4) Several times a week10225.6
5) Every day14636.8
6) Several times a day9323.4
Missing135
Total397100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELG797N from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily7132.3
2) Weekly5424.5
3) Monthly2410.9
4) Less than monthly2210.0
5) Never4922.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
REL697 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily58354.9
2) Weekly21620.4
3) Monthly625.8
4) Less than once a month938.8
5) Never1039.7
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAY88 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily67150.0
2) Weekly29722.1
3) Monthly926.9
4) Less than once a month1078.0
5) Never16412.2
6) Don't Know60.4
7) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI792O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily16535.0
2) Weekly11023.4
3) Monthly5311.3
4) Less than monthly6012.7
5) Never7916.8
7) Refused40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI692 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily61852.0
2) Weekly26021.9
3) Monthly786.6
4) Less than once a month937.8
5) Never13711.5
6) Don't know30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 69.7
2) More than once a week 11.4
3) Once a week 6.0
4) At least once a month 2.3
5) Several times a year 1.6
6) Less often 3.0
7) Never 6.0
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.1
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 70.5
2) More than once a week 12.9
3) Once a week 6.6
4) At least once a month 3.7
5) Several times a year 1.7
6) Less often 3.3
7) Never 1.2
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.1
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY_OUT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.]
 TOTAL%
1) Every day 82.7
2) More than once a week 9.7
3) Once a week 2.1
4) At least once a month 1.2
5) Several times a year 1.0
6) Less often 2.4
7) Never 0.8
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RELI797O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Daily15736.9
2) Weekly11827.7
3) Monthly358.2
4) Less than monthly4711.0
5) Never6816.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
OFT_PRAY from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Every Day21320050.3
2) Nearly Every Day4789211.3
3) About Once a Week372088.8
4) Several Times a Month180774.3
5) About Once a Month136763.2
6) Several Times a Year233465.5
7) Hardly Ever or Never6226114.7
8) Don't Know, Refused80531.9
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from Survey On the Beliefs and Moral Values of America's Children, 1989
How often do you do the following - Pray.
 TOTAL%
1) Daily203838.3
2) Several times a week106219.9
3) Once a week64212.0
4) Once a month or less70613.3
5) Never55410.4
6) Don't know3266.1
Missing107
Total5328100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 5012
Variables: 166
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Girls and boys from 4th to 12th grade
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: In-Person
PRAY from General Social Survey, 1994
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day45423.0
2) Once a day64032.4
3) Several times a week22611.4
4) Once a week1678.4
5) Less than once a week44022.3
6) Never261.3
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer211.1
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
Q11C1 from Harris 1967 Survey on Catholics' View of their Church
In your family, do you often pray with the whole family at home?
 TOTAL%
1) Often do35236.1
2) Do not often61062.6
3) Not sure131.3
Missing23
Total975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1967
Cases: 998
Variables: 628
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown
FAMPRAYR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Family prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Daily28337.7
2) Almost Every Day10313.7
3) At Least Once a Week608.0
4) Once or Twice a Month435.7
5) Several Times a Year537.1
6) Rarely or Never20827.7
Missing208
Total750100.0
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
PRVPRAYR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Private prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Daily54261.1
2) Almost Every Day12013.5
3) At Least Once a Week586.5
4) Once or Twice a Month434.8
5) Several Times a Year353.9
6) Rarely or Never8910.0
Missing71
Total887100.0
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
PRAYER from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
People practice their religion in different ways... Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 29.4
2) Once a day 22.4
3) A few times a week 18.7
4) Once a week or less 17.9
5) Never 10.1
6) Don't know/Refused 1.4
Total1975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
How regularly do you pray, apart from Mass?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a day1769.6
2) Daily105257.2
3) At least once a week25513.9
4) Occasionally1588.6
5) Seldom1307.1
6) Never432.3
7) Don't know/No answer/Refused241.3
Total1838100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 802
Variables: 66
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from General Social Survey, 1993
About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day28126.0
2) Once a day31128.8
3) Several times a week14313.2
4) Once a week817.5
5) Less than once a week22420.7
6) Never161.5
9) No answer242.2
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
YPRAY from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
How often do you pray, other than at meals or at church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never, or less than once a month97011.9
2) 1 to 3 times a month6958.5
3) About once a week81910.1
4) Most days, but not every day254731.3
5) Every day310538.2
Missing29
Total8136100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYPRIV from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
How often do you pray privately? (Check the answer that comes closest to what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services.883.1
2) I pray only on very special occasions.923.2
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals.48617.0
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times.93132.6
5) I pray regularly once a day or more.111739.1
6) I pray regularly several times a week.1244.3
7) I pray regularly once a week.170.6
Missing20
Total2855100.0
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
PRAY from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
Now a few questions of a more personal, religious sort -- About how often do you pray?
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a day43116.7
2) Daily107041.4
3) Several times a week29111.3
4) About once a week2369.1
5) Less than once a week29111.3
6) Never26610.3
Missing35
Total2585100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAY from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
How often do you pray or meditate privately?
 TOTAL%
1) Seldom or never911.5
2) Only on very special occasions961.6
3) About once a week1722.8
4) Several times a week109618.0
5) Daily (regardless of number of times)458875.5
6) Other360.6
Missing280
Total6079100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 6359
Variables: 372
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
OFNGRACE from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Turning now to other religious activities besides attending church, how often, if at all, are table prayers or grace said before or after meals in your home?
 TOTAL%
1) We say grace at all meals.76526.9
2) We say grace at least once a day.68023.9
3) We say grace at least once a week.1595.6
4) We say grace, but only on special occasions.70824.9
5) We never, or hardly ever, say grace.53318.7
Missing30
Total2845100.0
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
FPRAY from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
How often do you pray, other than at meals or at church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never, or less than once a month87320.4
2) 1 to 3 times a month46811.0
3) About once a week52712.3
4) Most days, but not every day119027.9
5) Every day121428.4
Missing3842
Total4272100.0
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"
PRVPRAYR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Private prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Daily13247.1
2) Almost Every Day3211.4
3) At Least Once a Week238.2
4) Once or Twice a Month176.1
5) Several Times a Year217.5
6) Rarely or Never5519.6
Missing16
Total280100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRIVPRAY from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
How often do you pray privately? (Choose the answer which comes closest to what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services.2424.2
2) I pray only on very special occasions.88.1
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals.2626.3
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times.1616.2
5) I pray regularly once a day or more.2121.2
6) I pray regularly several times a week.33.0
7) I pray regularly once a week.11.0
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
FAMPRAYR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Please indicate how often you participate in each of the following practices -- Family prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Daily4720.9
2) Almost Every Day135.8
3) At Least Once a Week52.2
4) Once or Twice a Month62.7
5) Several Times a Year219.3
6) Rarely or Never13359.1
Missing71
Total225100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
MPRAY from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
How often do you pray, other than at meals or at church or synagogue?
 TOTAL%
1) Never, or less than once a month5218.7
2) 1 to 3 times a month4407.4
3) About once a week5649.5
4) Most days, but not every day197833.2
5) Every day246241.3
Missing2152
Total5965100.0
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
RELGC12 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
How often do you pray privately? (Choose the answer which comes closest to what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services.1416.3
2) I pray only on very special occasions.78.1
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals.2124.4
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times.1719.8
5) I pray regularly once a day or more.1618.6
6) I pray regularly several times a week.1112.8
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
RELGC12 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
How often do you pray privately? (Choose the answer which comes closest to what you do.)
 TOTAL%
1) I never pray, or only do so at church services.1818.4
2) I pray only on very special occasions.55.1
3) I pray once in a while, but not at regular intervals.3131.6
4) I pray quite often, but not at regular times.1111.2
5) I pray regularly once a day or more.2525.5
6) I pray regularly several times a week.77.1
7) I pray regularly once a week.11.0
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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