Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation) for the Total Sample Divided by Gender, t-Tests (t-Value and Cohen’s d) for Gender Comparisons of COVID-19 Contextual Variables, Affect, and Mental Health
| Mean for the Total Sample (SD) | Mean for Boys (SD) | Mean for Girls (SD) | T-Test Between Genders | Cohen’s d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness of confinement | 4.35 (1.99) | 4.31 (1.96) | 4.39 (2.02) | −0.43 | 0.04 |
| Worrying about contagion | 5.93 (1.72) | 5.73 (1.93) | 6.09 (1.52) | −2.22* | 0.21 |
| Relationships at home | 5.61 (1.60) | 5.64 (1.61) | 5.58 (1.59) | 0.44 | 0.04 |
| Pleasant activities | 6.06 (1.45) | 6.10 (1.34) | 6.02 (1.52) | 0.62 | 0.06 |
| Positive affect | 3.03 (0.71) | 3.16 (0.68) | 2.93 (0.72) | 3.65** | 0.33 |
| Negative affect | 2.04 (0.66) | 1.89 (0.59) | 2.14 (0.69) | −4.18** | 0.39 |
| Mental health | 2.79 (0.97) | 2.48 (0.87) | 3.03 (0.97) | −6.43** | 0.60 |
Notes: p < 0.05*; p < 0.01**.