Religious Conversion Experiences, Occurrence of - Measurement Concept

Measures whether an individual claims to have experienced a religious conversion
111 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

RELCONV from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q26h. Please indicate whether or not you have ever had any of the following experiences: I had a religious conversion experience AGECONV from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
[If CATHCONV is Converted] Did you convert when you were younger than 18 or when you were 18 or older? CATHCONV from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
Were you raised Catholic, or did you convert to Catholicism? MARRCONV from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
[If CATHCONV is Converted] Did you convert when you got married, or shortly after? SPCONVER from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
[If SPOUSCTH is Yes, spouse is Catholic], Was (he/she) raised in the Catholic Church, converted when you married, or later on? MISMTCH from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(mismatchrel_w3) [IF HAS EVER BEEN MARRIED] C:3d. At any point during your relationship, did either of you convert to a different religion? MISMTCH2 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(mismatchrel2_w3) [IF CONVERTED] C:3e. Who converted? [INTERVIEWER: IF R REPORTS MULTIPLE CONVERSIONS DURING THE RELATIONSHIP, ASK R TO REPORT ON THE 'FIRST CONVERSION'.] PARTCONV from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(partrelatconv_w3) Indicates R's partner had religious conversion during cohabitation or marriage relationship RELATCON from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(relatconv_w3) Indicates R went through religious conversion during cohabitation or marriage relationship RELCOHB3 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(relcohab3_w3) [IF IS LIVING WITH A ROMANTIC PARTNER OR HAS NEVER BEEN MARRIED AND HAS LIVED WITH A ROMANTIC PARTNER OR HAS BEEN MARRIED BUT FIRST PERSON MARRIED IS NOT THE FIRST PERSON R LIVED WITH] C:10c. At any point during your relationship, did either of you convert to a different religion? RELCOHB4 from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(relcohab4_w3) [IF CONVERTED] C:10d. Who converted? [INTERVIEWER: IF R REPORTS MULTIPLE CONVERSIONS DURING THE RELATIONSHIP, ASK R TO REPORT ON THE 'FIRST CONVERSION'.] FAITH from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Random Attenders
Some people feel they came to faith gradually. For others, it began at a definite moment of commitment. Have you ever experienced such a moment of decisive faith commitment or conversion? REBORN from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience? That is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? REBORN from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience? That is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? REBORN from General Social Survey, 2004
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? REBORN from General Social Survey, 2006
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? RELBORN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
(ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY WERE 'CHRISTIAN' OR 'SOMETHING ELSE' WHEN ASKED ABOUT RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE) Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? Q28I from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q28 Please indicate whether or not you have ever had any of the following experiences...i. I had a religious conversion experience V083203 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
IF R IS CHRISTIAN: Would you call yourself a born-again Christian, that is, have you personally had a conversion experience related to Jesus Christ? BORNAGN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003
[ASK ONLY IF RELPREF= 1 'CHRISTIAN' OR 7 'SOMETHING ELSE'] Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BORNAG from The Right to Die II, November 2005
Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? REBORN from General Social Survey, 1988
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? REBORN from General Social Survey, 1991
Would you say you have been "born again" or have had a "born again" experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? Q17E from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW AFFILIATED, ASK: You were attracted by a particular minister or pastor. Is this an important reason you became (CURREL), or not? Q17F from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW AFFILIATED, ASK: you enjoy the religious services and style of worship. Is this an important reason you became (CURREL), or not? Q17G from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW AFFILIATED, ASK: You felt called by God. Is this an important reason you became (CURREL), or not? Q17H from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW AFFILIATED, ASK: You were asked to join by a member of the religion. Is this an important reason you became (CURREL), or not? Q17I from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW UNAFFILIATED, ASK: You just haven't yet found the right religion for you. Is this an important reason you became (CURREL), or not? Q17J from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW UNAFFILIATED, ASK: You just don't believe in God or the teachings of most religions. Is this an important reason you became (CURREL), or not? Q4E from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You weren't satisfied with the [IF RAISED CATHOLIC, FRMREL2=10000, INSERT: priests at your parish; FOR ALL OTHERS, INSERT: clergy at your local congregation]. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4F from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You just gradually drifted away from the religion. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4G from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED CATHOLIC: You were unhappy about the Church's rule that priests can't get married. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4H from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED CATHOLIC: The clergy sexual-abuse scandal. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4I from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED CATHOLIC: The Church drifted too far away from its traditional practices and teachings, like Latin Mass and not eating meat on Fridays all year long. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4K from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You were unhappy about the way the religion treated women. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4L from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You were unhappy about the religion's teachings about divorce and re-marriage. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4M from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You weren't satisfied with the atmosphere at [IF RAISED CATHOLIC, FRMREL2=10000, INSERT: Mass; FOR ALL OTHERS, INSERT: worship services]. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4N from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You weren't comfortable, with the feeling of community at [IF RAISED CATHOLIC, FRMREL2=10000, INSERT: your parish; FOR ALL OTHERS, INSERT: your local congregation]. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4O from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You stopped believing in the religion's teachings. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4P from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You were unhappy about the religion's teachings about things like abortion and homosexuality. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4Q from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED IN A RELIGION: You were unhappy about the religion's teachings about things like poverty or social justice, war and peace, and the death penalty. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? Q4R from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT RAISED CHRISTIAN: You were unhappy about the religion's teachings about the Bible. Is this an important reason you are no longer (FRMREL), or not? 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? REBORN from General Social Survey, 1998
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? QN30 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF RESPONDENT REPORTS BEING A MEMBER OF A RELIGION (from RELIG): Have you always been (RELIGION) or did you convert from another faith or religion that you practiced in the past? QN36 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN30 = CONVERTED: Now I want to ask you some questions about your conversion. How old were you when you became (RELIGION)? QN37 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
ASKED IF QN30 = CONVERTED, AND RESPONDENT REPORTS BEING CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, JEHOVAH'S WITNESS, MORMON, ORTHODOX, OR OTHER CHRISTIAN (from RELIG): How did you first hear about your current religion? Was it from a family member, from a friend, from members of the church, or through radio or television? QN38_A from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN30 = CONVERTED: In our interviews, people have told us there are many reasons why they changed their religions. As I read some of the reasons they have given, please tell me whether or not each applies to you. You can answer 'yes' or 'no.' Would you say that you became (RELIGION) because of a marriage, or not? QN38_B from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN30 = CONVERTED: Would you say that you became (RELIGION) because you wanted a more direct personal experience of God, or not? QN38_C from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN30 = CONVERTED: Would you say that you became (RELIGION) because of a deep personal crisis, or not? QN38_D from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN30 = CONVERTED: Would you say that you became (RELIGION) because you were inspired by a particular (RELIGION) pastor, or not? QN39_A from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN34B = DISAPPROVE, QN30 = CONVERTED, AND QN31 = CATHOLIC: And now I have some questions about your decision to leave the Catholic Church. Would you say that the Church's prohibition on divorce is one of the reasons that you decided to leave the Catholic Church, or not? QN39_E from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN32 = NOT TOO WELCOMING OR NOT AT ALL WELCOMING, QN30 = CONVERTED, AND QN31 = CATHOLIC: What about the Church's lack of welcoming and openness to immigrants and their customs - is that one of the reasons that you decided to leave the Catholic Church, or not? QN39_F from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN34 = NO, QN30 = CONVERTED, AND QN31 = CATHOLIC: What about the lack of excitement at the typical Mass in the U.S. - is that one of the reasons that you decided to leave the Catholic Church, or not? QN39_I from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
IF QN33 = US CATHOLIC CHURCH RESPECT CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEN MORE THAN WOMEN, QN30 = CONVERTED, AND QN31 = CATHOLIC: What about the Church's lack of respect for the contributions of women- is that one of the reasons that you decided to leave the Catholic Church, or not? BORN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
If RELIG = 1-4 or CHR = 1: Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BORN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2010
[ASK IF RELIG=1-4,13 OR CHR=1] Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BORN from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
IF RELIG=1-2, 4, or 7: Would you describe yourself as a "born again" or evangelical Christan, or not? BORNAGN from News Interest Index, March 2004
[ASK ONLY IF RELPREF= 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, or 9] Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BORN_AGN from News Interest Index, October 2003
[ASK ONLY IF RELIG= 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, OR 9] Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? REBORN from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
Would you say that you have been born again or have had a born-again experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Jesus Christ? BORNAGN from Religion and Politics Survey Merged Data Set, 1994-1995
Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BRNAGAIN from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience - That is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? BORN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2004
Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? [Ask if RELIG = 1,2,4,5,7 or 9.] BORNAGN from Campaign 2000 Typology Survey
Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BORNAGN from December 2006 Values Update Survey
[IF 'PROTESTANT', 'ROMAN CATHOLIC', 'MORMON' 'ORTHODOX CHURCH' TO RELIG OR 'YES' TO CHR]Would you describe yourself as 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BIBLINTR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The LDS understanding or interpretations of the Bible BOFM from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Book of Mormon ETERMAR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Doctrines relating to eternal marriage, family life, etc. FAMMEM from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- family members or relatives FELLSHIP from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Through personal influence of LDS friends, family members, or missionaries FIANCE from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- fiance or "steady" GODOCTRN from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Doctrines relating to God or the Godhead (Trinity) LDSFRND from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- LDS friends MODREV from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The doctrine of continuous (modern) revelation or modern prophets PLANSALV from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Doctrines related to the Plan of Salvation (including pre-existence, resurrection, work for the dead, etc.) SOCREC from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Church social and recreational programs STATUS from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Which of the following most nearly represents your current membership status in the LDS Church? WELFARE from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Church Welfare Program WOFW from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Church teachings about the care of the body (Word of Wisdom, etc.) BRNAGAIN from Mid-November Survey, 2001
(NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ARE JEWISH, ISLAM/MUSLIM, OR NO RELIGION/ATHEIST) Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? REBORN1 from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED TO HAVING A PROTESTANT DENOMINATION: Have you ever had what you would call a 'born again' experience? REBORN2 from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED YES TO BEING ROMAN CATHOLIC: Have you had what you would call a 'born again' experience? BORN from July 2003 Values Update Survey
[ASK ONLY IF RELIG= 1 'PROTESTANT' OR 2 'ROMAN CATHOLIC' OR 4 'MORMON' OR 5 'ORTHODOX CHURCH' OR 7 'OTHER RELIGION' OR 9 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED]Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? BRNAGAIN from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO STATED CHRISTIAN IN RELIG: Now a few questions of a more personal, religious sort -- Would you say that you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience, that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? MNYOTHER from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
If you have ever been a member of a denomination other than your present one, what denomination was that/how many? (If more than one, list them in order from the most recent to the earliest.) OTHDENOM from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Have you ever been a member of a denomination other than your present one? BIBLINTR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The LDS understanding or interpretations of the Bible BOFM from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Book of Mormon CONVERT from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How long ago did you join the LDS Church? ETERMAR from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Doctrines relating to eternal marriage, family life, etc. FAMMEM from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- family members or relatives FELLSHIP from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Through personal influence of LDS friends, family members, or missionaries FIANCE from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- fiance or "steady" FULLINF from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- field ("full-time") missionaries GODOCTRN from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Doctrines relating to God or the Godhead (Trinity) LDSFRND from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- LDS friends MISS from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- missionaries, but I don't recall which kind MODREV from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The doctrine of continuous (modern) revelation or modern prophets PLANSALV from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- Doctrines related to the Plan of Salvation (including pre-existence, resurrection, work for the dead, etc.) SOCREC from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Church social and recreational programs STAKEINF from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: How important were the following people in influencing you to become a member of the Church? -- stake (local) missionaries STATUS from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Which of the following most nearly represents your current membership status in the LDS Church? WELFARE from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Church Welfare Program WOFW from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ORIGINALLY BROUGHT INTO THE LDS CHURCH AS A CONVERT: As far as you can recall, how important were the following features of the Church in attracting you to it? -- The Church teachings about the care of the body (Word of Wisdom, etc.) CONVOTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have converted to another religion. REFCONVT from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have refused to convert to another religion. CONVOTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have converted to another religion. REFCONVT from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have refused to convert to another religion. CONVOTH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have converted to another religion. REFCONVT from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have refused to convert to another religion.