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Psychic Powers/ESP, Validity of - Measurement Concept

Measures belief in the reality of psychic phenomena
14 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

PSYCHIC from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q23l. In your opinion, does each of the following exist? Psychic phenomena, such as ESP
 TOTAL%
1) Absolutely not23214.6
2) Probably not38324.1
3) Probably66842.1
4) Absolutely30519.2
Missing64
Total1589100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
PSYCHICS from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y125. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-H], definitely, maybe, or not at all: In the power of psychics and fortune tellers?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely2096.2
2) Maybe74422.1
3) Not at all240871.5
777) Don't know60.2
888) Refused30.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q74E from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q74 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements..e. Astrologers, palm-readers, tarot card readers, fortune tellers, and psychics can foresee the future
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree221.3
2) Agree17210.5
3) Disagree59236.0
4) Strongly disagree61537.4
5) Undecided24214.7
Missing78
Total1643100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q75C from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q75 As an adult, have you ever done any of the following...Called or consulted a medium, fortune teller, or psychic
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23213.7
2) No146486.3
Missing25
Total1696100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q77 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q77 Which of the statements below best summarizes your opinion of professional astrologers, psychics, palm readers, and other people who claim to foresee the future
 TOTAL%
1) At least some really have the power to foresee the future35621.0
2) May believe they can tell the future/mentally ill/deluded24114.2
3) Know they cannot tell the future and are simply lying47528.0
4) I have no opinion62436.8
Missing25
Total1696100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BPSYCH_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
Have you ever consulted a fortune-teller or psychic? (Q292B)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 14.9
2) No 84.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 0.6
Missing2010
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFESP from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe in ESP, that is, extra sensory perception?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE49567.7
2) DON'T BELIEVE23632.3
Missing113
Total731100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFHEAL from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe in psychic or spiritual healing, that is, the power of the human mind to heal the human body?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE44058.5
2) DON'T BELIEVE31241.5
Missing92
Total752100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFESP from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe in ESP, that is, extra sensory perception?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE24670.5
2) DON'T BELIEVE10329.5
Missing64
Total349100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFHEAL from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe in psychic or spiritual healing, that is, the power of the human mind to heal the human body?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE24668.1
2) DON'T BELIEVE11531.9
Missing52
Total361100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MEDIUMS from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Do 'mediums' have the power to speak with the spirits of deceased people, or to act as voices for them?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, they do.144.6
2) Most cannot, but some of them can.5016.4
3) No, they are all phonies.13343.6
9) Unsure10835.4
Missing1
Total305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 306
Variables: 46
Scope: Other: The target population for this survey was students at Winthrop University, a state university in South Carolina
Frame: Other: Lower-division, general education classes
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Self-report questionnaire
BELESP from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Do you believe in ESP, that is, extra sensory perception?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe75370.0
2) Don't Believe32330.0
Missing177
Total1076100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFHEAL from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Do you believe in psychic or spiritual healing, that is, the power of the human mind to heal the human body?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe73566.4
2) Don't Believe37233.6
Missing144
Total1107100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PSYCHIC from Middletown Area Study, 1998
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO NEVER ATTEND CHURCH: What about spiritualists or psychics; have you talked with someone about such people?
 TOTAL%
1) Frequently85.7
2) Sometimes2719.3
3) Not at all10575.0
Missing387
Total140100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 527
Variables: 99
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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