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Life Values 1997
The survey studied the respondents' values. Views were probed on tax avoidance, death penalty, suicide, homosexuality, abortion, social security benefits, nepotism, euthanasia, control over own life, immigrants, voluntary work, and political parties. The respondents were also asked on what basis they decide what is right and what is wrong. A number of questions dealt with...
Finnish Attitudes to the Ordination of Women 2000
The survey studied Finnish attitudes towards women's ordination and women priests. Women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland since 1988, and respondents were asked whether they oppose or support women priests. Those in favour were asked what they feel about persons who oppose. Those who oppose were asked whether they are...
Parish Employee Survey 2004
The church employee survey studied the views of people working in the parishes of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Staff views were charted on worship service reform, confirmation training reform, parish activities, ordination of women, other religions and homosexuality. First, the respondents were asked to rate the importance of a number of activities conducted...
Now! Religion Survey, 1979
Main Topics:Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions
A)Clergy
Most important job clergy has, main value of having a religious faith, whether believes in life after death and in what form, proportion of people from own parish meets during year and most usual place. Agreement/disagreement with several statements concerning church and religion, for which causes money should be raised....
European Values Study: Wave 4, Great Britain, 2009-2010
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The European Values Study (EVS) and World Values Survey (WVS) series is designed to enable a cross-national, cross-cultural comparison of values and norms on a wide variety of topics and to monitor changes in values and attitudes across the globe. The WVS is one of the world's most extensive and most...
English Church Attendance Survey, 1998
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The aim of the study was to assess afresh the current number and frequency of people attending church of all denominations in England in 1998. A previous study had been undertaken in 1989 and it was felt important to see how trends had changed.
The 1989 study is held at the UK Data Archive under SN:2842,...
Great Britain Historical Database : Census Data : Religion Statistics, 1851
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The Great Britain Historical Database has been assembled as part of the ongoing Great Britain Historical GIS Project. The project aims to trace the emergence of the north-south divide in Britain and to provide a synoptic view of the human geography of Britain at sub-county scales. Further information...
Quaker Questionnaire, 1990
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To survey the variety of contemporary British Quaker belief.Main Topics:Variables
Attraction to Quakerism; details of first engagement; views on seeking new members; processes of integration and membership; religious upbringing; religious beliefs - views on traditional Christian thinking; God; prayer;...
Cornish Parish Records: West Penwith and Kerrier, 1580-1903
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.These transcriptions were produced by a volunteer from the Online-Parish-Clerks of Cornwall Project. Volunteers collect, collate and transcribe records for a chosen parish in the county. The data originates from as many sources as can be accessed, including census, parish registers, cemetery records and...
Roman Catholic Opinion, 1978
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.1. To provide a descriptive account of the social and demographic characteristics of adult Roman Catholics in England and Wales;
2. To describe the religious attitudes, beliefs and practices of Roman Catholics, including their attitudes to recent changes in the Church;
3. To describe the associational...
Conventional Religion and Common Religion in Leeds, 1982
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The aim of this study was to investigate the religious practice, experience and belief in the northern industrial city of Leeds. Particular emphasis was placed on the religiousness which falls outside the normal scope of Christian denominations, including `common religion', and this was studied both in...
Social Life in Nigerian Cities, 1972
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The purpose of this study was to explore the way of life of ordinary urban residents in cities of varying sizes and types in various parts of Nigeria, especially in regard to social networks and activities, occupational and migration careers, and attitudes toward urban life, education and members of...
Worship Service Survey 2010
The survey studied expectations on and experiences of Evangelical Lutheran worship services in Finland. The survey formed part of a worship service development project conducted by the Office of the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Expectations on worship services and Mass were studied with a number of statements. The respondents were asked to what extent...
Ananda Magazine Yoga Survey 2013
This survey study examined the Finnish yoga magazine Ananda's readers' life stances and their views on yoga and religion. The questions covered the respondents' religiosity, spirituality, life philosophy and interest in yoga teachings. First, the respondents were presented with a set of statements regarding religion, divinity, spirituality and health, and they were asked to...
Gallup Ecclesiastica 1999
The survey contains questions about church and religion. The respondents were asked whether they were members of a church, and if they were members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, had they ever thought about resigning from it. Furthermore, the respondents were asked how often they participated in various religious ceremonies or activities, such as church services,...
Scottish Church Attendance Census, 1994
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The aim of the project was to assess afresh the current number and frequency of people attending church of all denomonations in Scotland in 1994. A previous study had been undertaken in 1984 (held at the UKDA under SN 2554), and it was felt important to see how trends had changed. In particular, the...
Churchwardens' Accounts of the Parish of St. Peter's Ipswich, 1563-1664
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.This project's aims were to create an electronic version of transcribed materials of Churchwarden's accounts for the Parish of St Peter's in Ipswich. The original document is held at the British Library (Addn MS 25344); a copy of this is also held on film at the Suffolk Record Office, Ipswich JC1/1(4)....
General Lifestyle Survey, 2000-2011: Secure Access
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The General Household Survey (GHS) was a continuous national survey of people living in private households conducted on an annual basis, by the Social Survey Division of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The main aim of the survey was to collect data on a range of core topics, covering household,...
ONS Opinions Survey, General Lifestyle Module, 2012, 2013 and 2014: Secure Access
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN) is an omnibus survey that collects data on a range of subjects commissioned by both the ONS internally and external clients (limited to other government departments, charities, non-profit organisations and academia).
Data are collected from one individual aged...
Catholic Priest in the United States : a Study of Active and Resigned Priests, 1969-1970
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To describe and analyse the life and ministry of Roman Catholic priests in the United States.Main Topics:Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions
A)Active Priests
Opinion of seminary training, frequency of dating girls before and during seminary training, satisfaction with present assignment, opinion of the...
Religion and Community in Mid-Wales, 1974
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To examine the social correlates of religious participation, chiefly in terms of communal involvement. The survey was undertaken in Newtown/Machynlleth (N/M).Main Topics:Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions
Details of previous residence, whether outside local area/Wales, where childhood spent (respondent and...
Fourth National Survey of Ethnic Minorities, 1993-1994
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.This study was the fourth in a series of national surveys of ethnic minorities. The main objectives were:to describe the social and economic conditions of Britain's main ethnic minority groups, including their health, and to compare these with the social and economic conditions of the white majorityto...
Trans-national Database and Atlas of Saints' Cults, c.700-2000
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The Trans-national Database and Atlas of Saints' Cults aims to establish a parish-by-parish, commune-by-commune inventory of religious devotion in Europe and beyond. Evidence of cults saintly, angelic and divine is built up from documentation and other sources, and centres on the dedications of churches...
Medieval Marriage Sermons, 1200-1299
Main Topics:This study contains a sample of model marriage sermons by Franciscans and Dominicans associated with thirteenth century Paris. The selection includes sermons by Pierre de Reims, Hugh de Saint Cher, Jean de la Rochelle, Pierre de Saint Benoit, Gerard de Mailly and Guibert de Tournai. To understand these texts properly it is recommended that they should be used...
Family Life and Work Experience Before 1918, 1870-1973
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.This study is available via the UK Data Service QualiBank, an online tool for browsing, searching and citing the content of selected qualitative data collections held at the UK Data Service.
This qualitative data collection comprises 453 life-story interviews originally collected as part of the study The...