Barriers to Participation
Why people don't engage more civically n=5,393
Many people want to take on more civic roles and responsibilities, but don't always do so. Which of the following best describes why you personally don't get more involved? Select all that apply.
Agnostic
Atheist
Buddhist
Evangelical or born-again Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
Muslim
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
None of the above
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
Other, please specify
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
Roman Catholic
Sikh
Spiritual (not religious)
1
I don't have enough time
32.6%
(n=5,393)
2
I don't have the money to participate
24.9%
(n=5,393)
3
I'm not sure it would make a difference
22.7%
(n=5,393)
4
I lack opportunities to get involved
15.9%
(n=5,393)
5
I'm afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing
15.2%
(n=5,393)
6
I think it would be uncomfortable
15.1%
(n=5,393)
7
I don't trust civic or government organizations
15.1%
(n=5,393)
8
I'm already involved in activities and cannot do more
12.6%
(n=5,393)
9
None of the above
12.2%
(n=5,393)
10
I don't think people like me are welcome or wanted
10.1%
(n=5,393)
11
I don't really care about civic roles and responsibilities
8.8%
(n=5,393)
12
Other reason (please specify)
4.1%
(n=5,393)