Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableRelpriv
LabelReligion private matter, not for public debates? C2.25aD2.35a
Question text Please tick one box on each line to show how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements. Religion is a private matter that should be kept out of public debates over social and political issues. PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 562
2 Agree 852
3 Neither agree nor disagree 286
4 Disagree 203
5 Disagree strongly 41
8 Can't choose 0
9 Not answered 60
-2 Skip, A+B versions 1986
-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.