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Spirituality, Strength of - Measurement Concept

Measures the degree to which a person considers him/herself spiritual
27 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

SPIRIT from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q15m. How well do the following terms describe your religious identity? Spiritual
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all32021.1
2) Not very well15610.3
3) Somewhat well41527.4
4) Very well51934.3
8) Undecided1046.9
Missing137
Total1514100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
SPIRITL from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
As a Catholic, how important is each of the following to you? Would you say spirituality and personal growth are very important, somewhat important, or not important at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all1122.4
2) Somewhat important97521.2
3) Very important350976.3
Missing3
Total4597100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPIRITUA from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y132. Some teenagers say that they 'are spiritual but not religious.' How true or not would you say that is of you? [READ LIST]
 TOTAL%
1) Very true3079.1
2) Somewhat true155546.1
3) Not true at all143342.5
777) Don't know631.9
888) Refused120.4
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPIRTUAL from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(spirtual_w3) I:11. Some people say that they are 'spiritual but not religious.' How true or not would you say that is of you?
 TOTAL%
1) Very true39015.4
2) Somewhat true113644.9
3) Not true at all97838.6
777) Don't know190.8
888) Refused40.2
999) Legitimate skip50.2
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RM_2 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
How important is God or spirituality in your life?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused10.0
-4) Don't know30.1
1) Not at all important1405.4
2) Somewhat important54220.8
3) Very important82231.5
4) Extremely important53720.6
5) By far the most important part of your life56121.5
Missing2
Total2608100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPRTPRSN from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you very spiritual, moderately spiritual, slightly spiritual, or not spiritual at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Very spiritual136127.8
2) Moderately spiritual195639.9
3) Slightly spiritual106121.6
4) Not spiritual4699.6
8) Don't know380.8
9) No answer160.3
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELSPRT from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
What best describes you?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) I follow a religion and consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.52814.8
2) I follow a religion but don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.3048.5
3) I don't follow a religion, but consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.3128.8
4) I don't follow a religion and don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.1544.3
8) Don't know481.3
9) No answer190.5
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPRTPRSN from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you very spiritual, moderately spiritual, slightly spiritual, or not spiritual at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Very spiritual98727.7
2) Moderately spiritual144440.6
3) Slightly spiritual74621.0
4) Not spiritual3269.2
8) Don't know411.2
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELSPRT1 from General Social Survey, 2004
I find strength in my religion or spirituality.
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day25218.8
2) Every day38728.9
3) Most days23817.8
4) Some days13510.1
5) Once in a while14610.9
6) Never or almost never16011.9
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RELSPRT2 from General Social Survey, 2004
I find comfort in my religion or spirituality
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day25419.0
2) Every day42231.5
3) Most days24418.2
4) Some days1188.8
5) Once in a while14310.7
6) Never or almost never13610.1
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPRTPRSN from General Social Survey, 2006
To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you . . .
 TOTAL%
1) Very spiritual87729.3
2) Moderately spiritual121640.6
3) Slightly spiritual59519.9
4) Not spiritual at all2668.9
8) Don't know291.0
9) No answer90.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPGROWTH from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
How important has it been to you as an adult to grow in your spiritual life? Would you say...?
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important224140.0
2) Very important168430.1
3) Fairly important108819.4
4) Not very important3776.7
5) Not at all important1663.0
6) Don't know/refused470.8
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPIRITUA from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(spiritual_w2) I:11. Some people say that they are "spiritual but not religious." How true or not would you say that is of you?
 TOTAL%
1) Very true30011.5
2) Somewhat true123647.5
3) Not true at all102439.3
666) Invalid skip180.7
777) Don't know210.8
888) Refused50.2
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
D8RELLIF from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
How strong would you say the US decline or improvement is in each of the following areas? H. Religious and spiritual life
 TOTAL%
1) Strong decline27714.1
2) Moderate decline57529.2
3) Holding steady82742.0
4) Moderate improvement24512.4
5) Strong improvement472.4
Missing76
Total1971100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GF21SPRT from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Different words and images generate different feelings in people, both positive and negative. On a scale from plus 5 all the way down to minus 5, where plus 5 indicates a very positive feeling, minus 5 indicates a very negative feeling, and 0 indicates a neutral feeling, please rate your initial response to each of the following phrases. Does it give you a good feeling, a bad feeling, or neither? U. Spirituality
 TOTAL%
-5) Very negative90.5
-4) -4120.7
-3) -3181.0
-2) -2211.2
-1) -1150.8
0) Neutral26814.8
1) 11156.4
2) 221211.7
3) 331017.2
4) 431717.5
5) Very positive51028.2
Missing240
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
DSCSLFEX from Economic Values Survey, 1992
How does each of the following statements describe you: very well, fairly well, not very well, or not at all? -- I'd like to spend more time exploring spiritual issues.
 TOTAL%
1) Very well61112.2
2) Fairly well160031.9
3) Not very well169633.8
4) Not at all100820.1
5) Don't know1042.1
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPRTPRSN from General Social Survey, 1998
To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you...
 TOTAL%
1) Very spiritual31421.7
2) Moderately spiritual57139.5
3) Slightly spiritual36625.3
4) Not spiritual at all17111.8
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer181.2
Missing1387
Total1445100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
EFF_SPIR from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How much effort have you devoted to your spiritual life during the past year - Would you say a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, hardly any, or none?
 TOTAL%
1) A Great Deal9738923.0
2) A Fair Amount13994233.0
3) Only a Little9715322.9
4) Hardly Any5667213.4
5) None296287.0
6) Don't Know, Refused29290.7
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
INC_SPIR from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
In the past five years, has your interest in each of the following been increasing, staying the same, or decreasing? - Spirituality
 TOTAL%
1) Increasing18040042.6
2) Staying The Same20448248.3
3) Decreasing305327.2
4) Don't Know, Refused82992.0
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
INT_SPIR from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How interested are you in each of the following - Would you say you are very interested, fairly interested, not very interested, or not at all interested? - Learning more about spiritual direction
 TOTAL%
1) Very Interested12831430.3
2) Fairly Interested13611532.1
3) Not Very Interested9232621.8
4) Not At All Interested5825713.7
5) Don't Know, Refused87012.1
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPIRIT from Faith and Family in America, 2005
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your beliefs – you are religious, you are spiritual but not religious, or you are neither?
 TOTAL%
1) Religious56349.8
2) Spiritual, not religious38734.2
3) Neither11410.1
4) Both494.3
5) Don't know/refused181.6
Total1131100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1131
Variables: 112
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NEED8 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: I'm going to read you a list of personal needs. For each one, which statement best describes how well you have met that need. Is this a need you feel you have partly met, fully met, or never experienced? -- Being part of a group that helps you grow spiritually
 TOTAL%
1) Partially met35835.1
2) Fully met53752.6
3) Never experienced10510.3
4) Don't know/Refused212.1
Total1020100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1021
Variables: 295
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPIRITL from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Groups Sample)
How interested are you at present in developing your faith or spirituality? Are you
 TOTAL%
1) Very interested46148.9
2) Fairly interested29231.0
3) Fairly uninterested9810.4
4) Very uninterested687.3
5) Don't know/Refused232.4
Missing75
Total942100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1021
Variables: 295
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
REL7 from Survey of Religion and Community Life in Indianapolis, 1999
Overall, how religious or spiritual would you say you are? Would you say:
 TOTAL%
1) Very religious32440.2
2) Somewhat religious37246.2
3) Not too religious739.1
4) Not at all religious334.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused30.4
Total806100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 806
Variables: 136
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPIRITL from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Individuals Not in Groups Sample)
How interested are you at present in developing your faith or spirituality? Are you
 TOTAL%
1) Very interested21722.7
2) Fairly interested31432.9
3) Fairly uninterested20621.5
4) Very uninterested17718.5
5) Don't know/Refused414.3
Missing7
Total954100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 962
Variables: 53
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Individuals not in small groups
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
INT_INCR from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
How about your interest in spirituality? Has it been increasing, staying about the same, or decreasing?
 TOTAL%
1) Increasing144749.7
2) Staying about the same131845.3
3) Decreasing1113.8
4) Don't know331.1
5) Refused10.0
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPRTGROW from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
How important has it been to you as an adult to grow in your spiritual life? Would you say...
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important100734.6
2) Very important93032.0
3) Fairly important69123.7
4) Not very important1836.3
5) Not at all important802.7
6) Don't know170.6
7) Refused20.1
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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