God, Respondent's Relationship to - Measurement Concept

Measures a respondent's perception of her/his relationship to a god or gods
122 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

FELTCALL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q26d. Please indicate whether or not you have ever had any of the following experiences: I felt called by God to do something GODMYAFF from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q20h. Based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like? Directly involved in my affairs GODMYSIN from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q20f. Based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like? Angered by my sins GODPERS from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q20d. Based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like? Concerned with my personal well-being GODPUNSM from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22d. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God punishes sinners in small ways (such as losing a promotion or getting into a minor accident) GODWOES from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22c. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God punishes sinners with terrible woes HEARDGOD from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q26e. Please indicate whether or not you have ever had any of the following experiences: I heard the voice of God speaking to me GODCLOSE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y128. [If teen does not answer 'no' to the believe in God question][IF Y126 not equal to 2] How distant or close do you feel to God most of the time? Would you say extremely distant, very distant, somewhat distant, somewhat close, very close, or extremely close? PRAYANSR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y59. Have you ever [INSERT LIST A-D], or not: Experienced a definite answer to prayer or specific guidance from God? GODCLOSE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(godclose_w3) [IF BELIEVES IN GOD OR IS UNSURE/DK OR REF] I:3. How distant or close do you feel to God most of the time? Would you say . . . PRAYANSR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(prayansr_w3) F:2. In the last two years have you . . . [INSERT LIST A-C] A. experienced a definite answer to prayer or specific guidance from God? [INTERVIEWER: IF R SAYS 'MAYBE', PROBE ONCE. IF HE/SHE STILL SAYS 'MAYBE', CODE YES.] ARA_2 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
I have a personally meaningful relationship with God. ARA_4 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
I believe that God loves me and cares about me. ARA_5 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the last few years, how often have you felt that God is punishing you for your sins or lack of spirituality? ARA_6 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the last three years how often have you felt angry at God? ARA_7 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the last three years how often have you wondered whether God had abandoned you? CLOSRGOD from General Social Survey, 2004
I desire to be closer to God or in union with Him. FEELGOD from General Social Survey, 2004
The following questions deal with possible daily spiritual experiences. To what extent can you say you experience the following...I feel God's presence. GODCLOSE from General Social Survey, 2004
In general, how close do you feel to God? GODGUIDE from General Social Survey, 2004
I feel guided by God in the midst of daily activities. GODLVDIR from General Social Survey, 2004
I feel Gods love for me, directly. GODLVOTH from General Social Survey, 2004
I feel Gods love for me, through others. REVELAT from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? Q22C from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....c. Removed from my personal affairs (RECODED) Q22E from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....e. Concerned with my personal well-being Q22G from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....g. Angered by my sins Q22I from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....i. Directly involved in my affairs Q28E from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q28 Please indicate whether or not you have ever had any of the following experiences...e. I felt called by God to do something Q28F from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q28 Please indicate whether or not you have ever had any of the following experiences...f. I heard the voice of God speaking to me REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? Q67C from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q67C [HAVE YOU EVER…?] received a direct revelation from God? MADATGOD from General Social Survey, 1988
Place yourself from: 1) I often feel angry at God; to 7) I have never felt angry at God. NEARGOD from General Social Survey, 1988
How close do you feel to God most of the time? Would you say extremely close, somewhat close, not very close, or not close at all? NEARGOD from General Social Survey, 1991
How close do you feel to God most of the time? Would you say extremely close, somewhat close, not very close, or not close at all? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? RELATGOD from Politics of Character Survey, 2000
IF ANSWERED "THERE IS A GOD", ASK: Do you feel that you have a personal relationship with God? RELATGOD from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Do you feel that you have a personal relationship with God? AGGODCAL from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each statement on this card? -- I feel God has called me to the particular line of work I am in. AGGODHAP from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each statement on this card? -- God wants me to have the kind of job that will make me happy. THGTGOD from Economic Values Survey, 1992
In the past year, how much have you thought about each of the following: a great deal, a fair amount, a little, or hardly any? -- your relationship with God WORTHGOD from Economic Values Survey, 1992
How important is each of the following to your basic sense of worth as a person: absolutely essential, very important, somewhat important, not very important? -- your relation to God 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? ARTGOD from General Social Survey, 1998
I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it...Through such things as art and music, we come closer to God. COPE2 from General Social Survey, 1998
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I work together with God as partners. COPE3 from General Social Survey, 1998
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I look to God for strength, support, guidance. COPE4 from General Social Survey, 1998
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality. COPE5 from General Social Survey, 1998
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I wonder whether God has abandoned me. FEELGOD from General Social Survey, 1998
The following questions deal with possible daily spiritual experiences. To what extent can you say you experience the following...I feel God's presence. FORGIVE3 from General Social Survey, 1998
How often has respondent felt the following way due to religious beliefs: I know that God forgives me. GODLOVE from General Social Survey, 1998
How often does respondent experience the following: I feel God's love for me, directly or through others. GODWATCH from General Social Survey, 1998
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements...I believe in a God who watches over me. UNIONGOD from General Social Survey, 1998
How often does respondent experience the following: I desire to be closer to or in union with God. F_QN19D from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? GODREL from Life Choices, 1990
[ASKED IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED 'THERE IS A GOD' IN VARIABLE GOD] Do you feel that you have a personal relationship with God? GODPRES from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
I am sometimes very conscious of the presence of God. (Q87D) REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? REVELAT from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? GODHEARS from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree? -- God hears the prayers of all people, not only Christians. ART_GOD from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
When you view a fine work of art, does it ever make you feel closer to God? CONFLOVE from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Which of these personal issues have you had to deal with? - Feeling that God did not love you CONFPUNI from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Which of these personal issues have you had to deal with? - Feeling that God was punishing you GRO_CONF from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Attending seminars, conferences, or retreats GRO_MUSI from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - Very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Listening to music GRO_READ from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - Very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Reading literature or poetry GRO_SERV from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - Very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Attending services at your place of worship GRO_SING from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How important has each of the following been in your efforts to grow spiritually and to develop a closer relationship with God - Very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? - Singing or playing a musical instrument SAC_BOOK from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Reading an inspirational book SAC_CONC from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Attending a concert SAC_CRAF from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Doing an artistic craft project SAC_DK from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Don't know, Refused SAC_FRND from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Being with close friends SAC_HELP from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Helping a needy person SAC_MUS1 from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Singing or listening to music during a worship service SAC_MUS2 from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Singing or listening to religious music other than during a worship service SAC_NATU from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Being out in nature SAC_PANT from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Looking at a painting or sculpture SAC_POEM from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Reading poetry SAC_SERM from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Have any of these ever made you feel especially close to God or to the sacred? - Listening to a sermon SAVRPRES from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Listed below are certain inner experiences or feelings that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences? If so, how sure are you about it? (Please indicate below) -- A feeling that you were somehow in the presence of God or the Savior EXPER_4 from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Groups Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Next I would like to discuss the small group that you spoke about earlier that meets regularly and provides support or caring for those who participate in it. If you are currently involved in more than one such group, please think about the group that you are most actively involved in. As a result of being in this group, which of these, if any, have you experienced? -- Feeling closer to God GODPRSNC from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Groups Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Next I would like to discuss the small group that you spoke about earlier that meets regularly and provides support or caring for those who participate in it. If you are currently involved in more than one such group, please think about the group that you are most actively involved in. Have you sensed God's presence in the group? PUNISHED from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Have you ever kept from doing something illegal or immoral, because you were afraid of being punished by God? YASKGOD from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
How often do you ask God to help you with your problems? YGODCENT from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
How much do you want the following? - To have God at the center of my life YGODLOVE from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I know that God loves me just as I am. YGPUNISH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I believe God will punish me if I do something wrong. YSTOPLOV from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I believe that if I do a lot of wrong things, God will stop loving me. AFRAIGOD from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? -- A feeling of being afraid of God GODSPRES from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? -- A feeling that you were somehow in the presence of God PNSHBYGD from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? -- A feeling of being punished by God EXPRNC1 from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
During the past two or three years, how often have you experienced each of the following? -- A sense of being in the presence of God EXPRNC10 from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
During the past two or three years, how often have you experienced each of the following? -- A feeling of being at one with God or Christ EXPRNC2 from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
During the past two or three years, how often have you experienced each of the following? -- A feeling of being afraid of God EXPRNC7 from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
During the past two or three years, how often have you experienced each of the following? -- A feeling of being embraced by God CLOSEGOD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1988
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Are there particular moments when you would say you feel close to God? CLOSEGOD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1987
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Are there particular moments when you would say you feel close to God? CLOSEGOD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1985
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Are there particular moments when you would say you feel close to God? FEARGOD from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being afraid of God. PRESGOD from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling that you were somehow in the presence of God. PUNISHED from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being punished by God for something you had done. FASKGOD from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
How often do you ask God to help you with your problems? FGODLOVE from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
I know that God loves me just as I am. FPUNISH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
I believe that God will punish me if I do something wrong. CLOSEGOD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1986
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Are there particular moments when you would say you feel close to God? MASKGOD from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
How often do you ask God to help you with your problems? MDOWRONG from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I believe that if I do a lot of wrong things, God will stop loving me. MGODLOVE from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I know that God loves me just as I am. MIMPGOD from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
For the following, indicate how much you would want it - To have God at the center of my life MPUNISH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I believe that God will punish me if I do something wrong. CLOSEGOD from Middletown Area Study, 1998
During the past week, how frequently have you felt close to God or some other spiritual force? RELGC14 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling that you were somehow in the presence of God. RELGC16 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being afraid of God. RELGC17 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being punished by God for something you had done. RELGC14 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling that you were somehow in the presence of God. RELGC16 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being afraid of God. RELGC17 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being punished by God for something you had done.