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Meaning of Life, Attitudes about - Measurement Concept

Thoughts about the meaning of life
25 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

MEANLIFE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y93. How often, if at all, do you think about the meaning of life?[READ LIST]
 TOTAL%
1) Very often75022.3
2) Fairly often61418.2
3) Sometimes108232.1
4) Rarely60818.0
5) Never3129.3
777) Don't know40.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MEANLIFE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(meanlife_w3) P:6. How often, if at all, do you think about the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very often65325.8
2) Fairly often44317.5
3) Sometimes81632.2
4) Rarely36214.3
5) Never2499.8
999) Legitimate skip90.4
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MEANLIFE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(meanlife_w2) P:6. How often, if at all, do you think about the meaning of life? [READ LIST IF NECESSARY]
 TOTAL%
1) Very often64524.8
2) Fairly often47018.0
3) Sometimes77929.9
4) Rarely41315.9
5) Never27510.6
666) Invalid skip210.8
888) Refused10.0
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELBEH5 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2004
Why do you believe in this current religion: To understand the meaning of life? [Skip if you have no religious belief.]
 TOTAL%
0) No129769.0
1) Yes18910.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1881
Variables: 306
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WYRLMNLF from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2009
(If you have no religious belief, skip to 35) Why do you believe in this current religion? (Choose all that apply) To understand the meaning of life (v34_3)
 TOTAL%
0) No138471.8
1) Yes29815.4
9) Not applicable24612.8
Total1928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1927
Variables: 294
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Taiwanese adults
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other
WHYREL5 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1994
Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To understand the meaning of life.
 TOTAL%
0) No168290.3
1) Yes1809.7
Total1862100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 1862
Variables: 537
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GDPRES06 from Religion in Italy
Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): When I pray or think of the meaning of life.
 TOTAL%
1) Not selected328172.9
2) Selected121927.1
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODREL01 from Religion in Italy
We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: Religion helps us to find the deeper meaning of life.
 TOTAL%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly89720.0
2) Somewhat agree199344.4
3) Strongly agree159435.5
Missing19
Total4483100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEANLFE1 from Religion in Italy
What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's something very concrete: family, work and my problems.
 TOTAL%
1) First choice186941.5
2) Second choice100422.3
3) No choice162836.2
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEANLFE2 from Religion in Italy
What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's what we make by our efforts and sacrifices.
 TOTAL%
1) First choice84118.7
2) Second choice140531.2
3) No choice225450.1
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEANLFE3 from Religion in Italy
What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): I do not ask myself such a question: I live and nothing else matters.
 TOTAL%
1) First choice781.7
2) Second choice761.7
3) No choice434596.6
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEANLFE4 from Religion in Italy
What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's something that makes sense only if you enjoy it.
 TOTAL%
1) First choice751.7
2) Second choice1763.9
3) No choice424894.4
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEANLFE5 from Religion in Italy
What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's a gift from God, something to answer for.
 TOTAL%
1) First choice115825.7
2) Second choice82418.3
3) No choice251855.9
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEANLFE6 from Religion in Italy
What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): Life is a mystery which man can only understand in pieces.
 TOTAL%
1) First choice46310.3
2) Second choice67214.9
3) No choice336574.8
Total4500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WHYREL5 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1999
Why do you practice this current religion? (Choose all that apply. Skip this question if you have no religious faith.) To understand the meaning of life.
 TOTAL%
0) No179793.4
1) Yes1286.6
Total1925100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1925
Variables: 428
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CERTMEAN from Project Canada 1975
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain21911.6
2) Quite certain36519.3
3) Rather uncertain46524.6
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.84344.5
9) Varies20.1
Missing23
Total1894100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEA2 from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain11210.7
2) Quite certain21120.2
3) Rather uncertain28827.6
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.43141.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.2
Missing11
Total1045100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEAN from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain11711.2
2) Quite certain20819.9
3) Rather uncertain25023.9
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.47044.9
9) Varies10.1
Missing10
Total1046100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEAN from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain6812.2
2) Quite certain11821.1
3) Rather uncertain13123.5
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.24143.2
Missing3
Total558100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEAN from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain4211.8
2) Quite certain8122.7
3) Rather uncertain7922.1
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.15543.4
Missing2
Total357100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEAN from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain399.9
2) Quite certain7418.8
3) Rather uncertain9824.9
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.18246.3
Missing7
Total393100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEA2 from Project Canada 1980-95 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain4014.5
2) Quite certain5821.0
3) Rather uncertain6824.6
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.11039.9
Missing1
Total276100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 277
Variables: 874
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEA2 from Project Canada 1980
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain1259.7
2) Quite certain27621.5
3) Rather uncertain34226.7
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.53841.9
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.1
Missing19
Total1283100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1482
Variables: 315
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEA2 from Project Canada 1980-85 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain8812.4
2) Quite certain13719.3
3) Rather uncertain19827.9
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.28540.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing6
Total710100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 716
Variables: 688
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
CERTMEA2 from Project Canada 1980-90 Panel Study
How sure are you that you have found the answer to the meaning of life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very certain5813.6
2) Quite certain8419.7
3) Rather uncertain10925.6
4) I don't think there is an answer to such a question.17541.1
Missing3
Total426100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 429
Variables: 744
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed

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