Table 9. Comparison of Swingers and the G.S.S. Sample On the Question: "Among all things in life, how important is being married?" 
"Most" or "Very" Important
Somewhat Important
"Not Too" or "Not At" All" Important
Total
GSS

(N=1,587)

50.8%
22.1%
27.2%
100.0%
Swingers

(N=1,034)

56.7%
28.9%
14.4%
100.0%
Chi Square = 5.21                                df = 2                               n.s.