Mormons, View of - Measurement Concept
What is the respondent's attitude about Mormons? This could include a variety of issues, including whether or not the respondent trusts Mormons, if the respondent would find a Mormon neighbor acceptable, etc.17 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
Q50P from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..p. Mormons
TOTAL | % | |
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1) A lot | 226 | 13.7 |
2) Some | 1058 | 64.3 |
3) Only a little | 258 | 15.7 |
4) Not at all | 103 | 6.3 |
Missing | 76 | |
Total | 1645 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
IF COLD: Do you feel (extremely cold, moderately cold, or a little cold / a little cold, moderately cold, or extremely cold) toward Mormons?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) No answer | 1 | 0.0 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1492 | 48.9 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 51 | 1.7 |
-1) Inapplicable | 1285 | 42.1 |
1) Extremely cold | 53 | 1.7 |
2) Moderately cold | 95 | 3.1 |
3) A little cold | 72 | 2.4 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
Do you feel warm, cold, or neither warm nor cold toward Mormons?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) No answer | 10 | 0.3 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1492 | 48.9 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 47 | 1.5 |
1) Warm | 171 | 5.6 |
2) Cold | 221 | 7.2 |
3) Neither warm nor cold | 1108 | 36.3 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
IF WARM: Do you feel (extremely warm, moderately warm, or a little warm / a little warm, moderately warm, or extremely warm) toward Mormons?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) No answer | 1 | 0.0 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1492 | 48.9 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 51 | 1.7 |
-1) Inapplicable | 1335 | 43.8 |
1) Extremely warm | 44 | 1.4 |
2) Moderately warm | 92 | 3.0 |
3) A little warm | 34 | 1.1 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
Which of the following has had the biggest influence on your view of Mormons …
TOTAL | % | |
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1) A personal experience | 28.7 | |
2) The views of your friends and family | 10.3 | |
3) What you have seen or read in the media | 20.4 | |
4) Your religious beliefs | 11.0 | |
5) Your education | 14.0 | |
6) Something else | 11.8 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 3.9 | |
Missing | 1733 | |
Total | 1269 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own beliefs have a lot in common, or do you think that the Mormon religion and your own beliefs are very different? (Asked if respondent reported 9, 10, 12, or 99 on RELIG)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) A lot in common | 14.6 | |
2) Very different | 71.2 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 14.2 | |
Missing | 2589 | |
Total | 413 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own religion have a lot in common, or do you think that the Mormon religion and your religion are very different? (Asked if respondent reported 1-5, 7-8, 11, 13-14 on RELIG)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) A lot in common | 24.8 | |
2) Very different | 62.5 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 12.8 | |
Missing | 472 | |
Total | 2530 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Based on what you have read or heard about Mormons, do you think their religion is a Christian religion, or do you think it is not a Christian religion?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes, their religion is a Christian religion | 51.5 | |
2) No, their religion is not a Christian religion | 31.2 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 17.3 | |
Missing | 59 | |
Total | 2943 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Is your overall opinion of Mormons very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very favorable | 9.9 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 42.8 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 18.4 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 8.7 | |
5) Never heard of | 1.7 | |
8) Can't rate | 16.6 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 1.9 | |
Total | 3002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Would you be more likely or less likely to support a candidate for president who is Mormon, or wouldn't this matter to you?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) More likely to support | 5.5 | |
2) Less likely to support | 25.2 | |
3) Wouldn't matter/No difference | 65.8 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 3.6 | |
Total | 3002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Is your overall opinion of Mormons very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very favorable | 14.7 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 17.4 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 15.5 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 17.2 | |
5) Never heard of | 5.7 | |
6) Can't rate | 14.3 | |
8) Don't know | 13.8 | |
9) Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 4016 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO C0MPLETED FORM 2. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon churches.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Favor | 50.4 | |
2) Oppose | 41.3 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 8.3 | |
Missing | 1023 | |
Total | 1018 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 2041 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191C) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very similar | 1.0 | |
2) Somewhat similar | 15.4 | |
3) Somewhat different | 15.9 | |
4) Very different | 40.6 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 27.1 | |
Missing | 3718 | |
Total | 295 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon churches, applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262GF2)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Favor | 47.6 | |
2) Oppose | 43.1 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 9.3 | |
Missing | 3044 | |
Total | 969 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Is your overall opinion of Mormons very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141D)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very favorable | 9.3 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 34.2 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 16.6 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 9.7 | |
5) Never heard of (VOL.) | 1.3 | |
8) Can't rate (VOL.) | 22.0 | |
9) Refused (VOL.) | 6.9 | |
Missing | 2003 | |
Total | 2010 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If RELIG = 1-2, 4-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190C) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very similar | 3.3 | |
2) Somewhat similar | 18.1 | |
3) Somewhat different | 23.8 | |
4) Very different | 35.7 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 19.0 | |
Missing | 2329 | |
Total | 1684 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
We would like you to imagine, for a moment, that for some reason you could no longer continue to attend a church of your present denomination. Below is a list of other denominations that it would be possible for you to attend. We would like you to consider each and decide for yourself how comfortable and at home you think you would feel in each. -- Mormon Church
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very comfortable | 71 | 2.7 |
2) Comfortable | 278 | 10.7 |
3) A little uncomfortable | 420 | 16.2 |
4) Uncomfortable | 1026 | 39.6 |
5) Don't know enough about this denomination to say | 799 | 30.8 |
Missing | 281 | |
Total | 2594 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1963 |
Cases: | 2875 |
Variables: | 629 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |