Table 1.
Sample characteristics
| Characteristics | n | Mean, SD/ % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years | 27 | 18.6, 3.05 | |
| Gender | Female | 13 | 48% |
| Male | 14 | 52% | |
| Activity status | Employed | 2 | 7% |
| University student | 10 | 37% | |
| High school student | 13 | 48% | |
| Unemployed | 12 | 44% | |
| Province | Gauteng | 12 | 44% |
| Western Cape | 6 | 22% | |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 7 | 26% | |
| Free State | 2 | 7% | |
| Race | Black/African | 20 | 74% |
| Colored* | 3 | 11% | |
| Indian | 2 | 7% | |
| White | 2 | 7% | |
| Mental health status | Well | 13 | 48% |
| Struggles | 11 | 41% | |
| Illness | 3 | 11% | |
| Interview type | Individual | 20 | 74% |
| Pair/Trio | 7 | 26% | |
*
This term is broadly used in South Africa to refer to individuals of mixed race and ethnicity, descendants of African, European and Asian people.