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Congregational Belonging - Measurement Concept

Does respondent feel a sense of belonging in a congregation?
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Survey Questions

BELONG from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Random Attenders
Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this congregation?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, a strong sense of belonging that is growing5340946.3
2) Yes, a strong sense-about the same as last year2827924.5
3) Yes, but perhaps not as strong as in the past96938.4
4) No, but I am new here.63945.5
5) No, and I wish I did by now.42553.7
6) No, but I am happy as I am.70086.1
7) Don't know/not applicable62735.4
Missing7093
Total115311100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 122404
Variables: 175
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Random sample of people attending services on April 29, 2001/Age 15 and older
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Self-administered surveys handed out at congregations
BELONG from Demographics in U.S. Congregations Survey, Pastors
Now I would like to ask you some questions about your personal religious and moral views, which may or may not match the official position of your denomination. (Give Card D) Using the categories in card D, please tell me whether you would agree or disagree with the following statements. I have a strong sense of belonging to my congregation
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4348.3
2) Agree3640.4
3) Neutral55.6
4) Disagree33.4
5) Strongly disagree22.2
Total89100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 89
Variables: 133
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: In-Person
BELONG from Demographics in U.S. Congregations Survey, Parishioners
In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I have a strong sense of belonging to my congregation
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26238.6
2) Agree30645.1
3) Neutral/unsure8813.0
4) Disagree213.1
5) Strongly disagree10.1
Missing25
Total678100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 703
Variables: 119
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
9. All things considered, would you say that you are very happy, happy, not very happy, or not happy at all?
 TOTAL%
0) Not happy at all2530.9
1) Not very happy12694.3
2) Happy1647056.3
3) Very happy1110238.0
8) Don't know990.3
9) Refused400.1
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
COMITLC2 from Clergy Job Satisfaction Survey, 1996
I do not feel a strong sense of belonging to this local church.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree92534.8
2) Disagree106740.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree2469.3
4) Agree29511.1
5) Strongly agree923.5
9) Missing data331.2
Total2658100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2658
Variables: 198
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Pastors in the United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ENHANCES from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
Listed below are some statements about your present living situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? -- My present living situation enhances my sense of belonging to my congregation.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree2063.4
2) Disagree4817.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree88614.5
4) Agree242439.6
5) Strongly agree212234.7
Missing240
Total6119100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 6359
Variables: 372
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, January 1991 - Spirituality
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important4169.3
2) Important255957.1
3) Not very important129628.9
4) Not important at all2114.7
Missing323
Total4482100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 4805
Variables: 266
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, April 1991 - The Nature of the Church and Its Practice of Governance
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important3299.2
2) Important209158.8
3) Not very important98527.7
4) Not important at all1534.3
Missing70
Total3558100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 3628
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 1993 - Societal and Human Development
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2839.2
2) Important184259.8
3) Not very important82726.9
4) Not important at all1274.1
Missing40
Total3079100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 3119
Variables: 218
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, August 1992 - Christian Education and Nurture
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2969.7
2) Important178658.8
3) Not very important82827.3
4) Not important at all1264.2
Missing49
Total3036100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 3085
Variables: 300
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, August 1993 - Criminal Justice Issues
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2778.8
2) Important188959.9
3) Not very important85627.2
4) Not important at all1304.1
Missing42
Total3152100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 3194
Variables: 273
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, September 1991 - The Environment
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important3559.4
2) Important221158.5
3) Not very important103427.4
4) Not important at all1784.7
Missing76
Total3778100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 3854
Variables: 290
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 1991- Health Issues
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important3399.0
2) Important219858.5
3) Not very important105328.0
4) Not important at all1694.5
Missing63
Total3759100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 3822
Variables: 245
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 1992 - Relations with Other Religious Groups
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2968.9
2) Important197959.7
3) Not very important89827.1
4) Not important at all1414.3
Missing50
Total3314100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 3364
Variables: 252
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, Clergy Background Survey, Fall 1990
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2048.9
2) Important152166.5
3) Not very important51622.6
4) Not important at all472.1
Missing12
Total2288100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2300
Variables: 140
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, Member and Elder Background Survey, Fall 1990
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2919.5
2) Important149849.0
3) Not very important105134.3
4) Not important at all2207.2
Missing101
Total3060100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 3161
Variables: 148
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, 1991-1993, Merged
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important4959.3
2) Important301956.5
3) Not very important156729.3
4) Not important at all2675.0
Missing113
Total5348100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 5461
Variables: 1023
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 1993 - Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important3099.1
2) Important204160.3
3) Not very important89326.4
4) Not important at all1444.3
Missing51
Total3387100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 3438
Variables: 245
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 1992 - Peacemaking
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important3089.0
2) Important200158.5
3) Not very important95728.0
4) Not important at all1554.5
Missing61
Total3421100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 3482
Variables: 238
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELIEV10 from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 1993 - Disabilities Issues
How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important2909.3
2) Important184459.4
3) Not very important84127.1
4) Not important at all1274.1
Missing40
Total3102100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 3142
Variables: 245
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed

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