6/17/2008

Happiness and religion

According to a recent Harris poll : Americans Who Are Religious and Older People Are Happier...

Here is one of the cool charts, go to the website to see the rest:

Base: All adults



AGREE (NET)

Strongly agree

Somewhat agree

DISAGREE (NET)

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

Not sure

My relationships with friends brings me happiness

%

93

60

33

6

4

2

2

I have positive relationships with my family members

%

92

68

24

7

4

3

1

At this time I’m generally happy with my life

%

83

44

39

16

12

4

1

My spiritual beliefs are a positive guiding force to me

%

77

48

29

18

9

8

5

I feel my voice is not heard in national decisions that affect me

%

73

36

37

20

15

5

7

I frequently worry about my financial situation

%

65

29

37

33

22

11

1

I rarely worry about my health

%

49

16

34

49

35

14

2

My work is frustrating

%

37

13

24

55

26

29

8

I rarely engage in hobbies and pastimes I enjoy

%

32

9

23

67

34

33

1

Note: Percentages may not add up exactly to 100 percent due to rounding


Cool addition findings from Gallup.