Table 2.
Descriptive characteristics of spousal caregivers for dyadic coping, self-efficacy, and quality of life.
| Variable | Rating, mean (SD) | T-scores, mean (SD) | Sk | Ku |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyadic coping | ||||
| SC | 29.65 (7.31) | / | −0.67 | 0.43 |
| CDC | 18.09 (4.60) | / | −0.49 | 0.03 |
| SDC | 37.33 (9.66) | / | −0.81 | 0.49 |
| DDC | 15.11 (3.44) | / | −0.40 | 0.05 |
| NDC | 18.13 (11.28) | / | 0.96 | −0.54 |
| EDC | 7.52 (1.93) | / | −0.81 | 0.67 |
| Total | 118.31 (18.88) | / | −0.15 | 0.55 |
| Self-efficacy | 26.91 (7.29) | / | 0.12 | −0.45 |
| Quality of lifea | ||||
| PCS | 80.77 (22.97) | 45.80 (13.12) | −0.92 | 0.22 |
| PF | 85.07 (28.98) | 47.03 (15.58) | −1.90 | 2.41 |
| RP | 82.83 (28.10) | 46.29 (15.88) | −1.65 | 1.79 |
| BP | 84.96 (25.14) | 46.70 (14.70) | −1.53 | 1.32 |
| GH | 70.25 (31.59) | 43.20 (18.92) | −0.80 | −0.70 |
| MCS | 73.19 (19.58) | 44.42 (8.24) | −1.02 | 0.17 |
| VT | 69.90 (29.08) | 45.32 (13.10) | −0.98 | 0.27 |
| SF | 73.42 (31.92) | 48.74 (2.13) | −1.02 | 0.00 |
| RE | 78.22 (26.47) | 42.57 (16.54) | −1.22 | 0.91 |
| MH | 71.24 (20.20) | 41.07 (12.39) | −0.59 | 0.28 |
| Total | 76.98 (18.72) | 45.11 (9.50) | −0.92 | 0.22 |
SD, standard deviation; Sk, skewness; Ku, kurtosis; SC, stress communication; CDC, common dyadic coping; SDC, supportive dyadic coping; DDC, delegated dyadic coping; NDC, negative dyadic coping; EDC, evaluation of dyadic coping, PCS, physical component score; PF, physical functioning; RP, role limitations due to physical problems; BP, bodily pain; GH, general health; MCS, mental component score; VT, vitality; SF, social functioning; RE, role limitations due to emotional problems; MH, perceived mental health.
a
Transformed into T-scores based on the normative data from the general population in Jiangsu Province.