And the main reasons they wear them, according to an association survey, is to keep in contact with parents and for use in an emergency.

About 156,000 residents had tried sea and recreational kayaking at least once in Connecticut, Mr. Lee said, citing a 2002 association survey, the latest figures available.

The latest association survey shows that people under 40 now make up about a quarter of the manifest.

"Over all, the predominant pattern in the American public's behavior and feelings is that of very tight-knit and bonded family relationships," said Robert Harootyan, who directed the retired persons association survey.

In compiling its report, the association surveys purchasing managers who buy raw materials and products for major industrial concerns.

Problems of Aging Schools Half of the country's 110,000 school buildings were erected 30 to 40 years ago, the association survey said.

Average compliance costs ranged from $3,733 for small banks to $114,360 for large banks, according to an association survey of 548 banks.

Hotel-motel association surveys show no clear pattern based on price, hotel size, location or type of property.

The association survey also found that of 740 public and private high schools across the state, 55 percent still ranked seniors, while 45 percent did not.

Nearly half of the store owners are now citizens, according to a grocer's association survey.