Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableGodBelf1
LabelWhich best describes beliefs about God? A2.16B2.16'
Question text Please tick one box below to show which statement comes closest to expressing what you believe about God. I don’t believe in God. I don’t know whether there is a God and I don’t believe there is any way to find out. I don’t believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a Higher Power of some kind. I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at others. While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God. I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it. PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY.
Responses
1 I don't believe in God 347
2 I don't know whether there is a God and I don't believe ther 372
3 I don't believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a Hig 271
4 I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at 264
5 While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God 376
6 I know God really exists and that I have no doubts about it 328
9 Not answered 28
-2 Skip, C+D versions 2004
-1 No self-completion 496
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2008
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.