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Polls and Surveys on "Born Gay"



I. CNN/Opinion Research Corporation: June 27, 2007

II. The Gallup Organization: May 29, 2007

III. The Gallup Organization: March 9, 2006

IV. Pew Charitable Trusts: Nov. 18, 2003

V. U.S. News and World Report: April 12, 1997

VI. New York Times/CBS: March 3, 1993



I. CNN/Opinion Research Corporation
(Source: CNN , Opinion Research Corporation June 27, 2007)

"Homosexuality is: "
Demographic
Due to Upbringing and Environment (%)
Something a Person is Born With (%)
Both (%)
Neither (%)
No Opinion (%)
Adults
42
39
10
3
6

"Can homosexuals change their sexual orientation if they choose to do so?"
Demographic
Yes (%)
No (%)
No Opinion (%)
Adults
36
56
8

Number of Adults: 1,029
(Margin of Error: +/- 4.5%)



II. Gallup Values and Beliefs Survey
(Source: The Gallup Organization , May 29, 2007)

"In your view, is homosexuality something a person is born with, (or is homosexuality) due to factors such as upbringing and environment?"
Demographic
Yes (%)
No (%)
No Position Reported (%)
Adults
42
35
23

Number of Adults: 1,003
(Margin of Error: +/- 3%)




"Is homosexuality something you are born with or is it due to outside factors?"
Demographic
Yes (%)
No (%)
Both (%)
Unsure (%)
Teens (age 13-17)
41
59
0
0
Adults
38
44
13
5

Number of Teens: 546
Number of Adults: 1,005
(Margin of Error: +/- 3%)




"Can homosexuality be changed?"
Homosexuality...
Total (%)
Evangelical Protestant (%)
Mainstream Protestant (%)
Catholic (%)
Can be changed
42
65
31
20
Cannot
42
22
48
57
Don't know
16
13
21
14





"Is homosexuality something a person is born with, or is homosexuality due to other factors such as upbringing or environment?"
  • Born with: 33%
  • Upbringing/environment: 42%
  • Both: 11%
  • Neither: 4%
  • Don't know: 11%
Sample Size: 1,000 adults
Margin of Error: +/- 3%




VI. New York Times/CBS:
(Source: New York Times and CBS , March 3, 1993)

"Are homosexuals born gay?"
  • Yes: 43%
  • No: 44%
  • Unsure: 13%
"Is homosexuality morally wrong?"
  • Yes: 58%
  • Don't Care: 33%
  • No: 9%
Sample Size: 1,154 adults
Margin of Error: +/- 3%


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