Table 2.

Mean Differences between High-Risk and Low-Risk Samples on All Variables Examined

	High Risk Mean (SD)	Low Risk Mean (SD)	t
Autonomy variables
Adolescent exhibiting autonomy	1.57 (.93)	2.06 (.84)	3.05**
Mother undermining autonomy	.87 (.50)	.89 (.49)	0.21
Relationship variables
Psychological control	17.04(4.01)	16.50 (4.72)	−.74
Acceptance	22.96 (5.39)	21.81 (6.13)	−1.04
Trust	40.34(7.66)	37.66 (8.86)	−1.68+
Communication	34.16 (8.50)	33.06 (8.78)	−.67
Alienation	16.42 (6.49)	20.16 (6.24)	3.12**
Adolescent adjustment
Peer-reported friendship competence	3.27 (.46)	3.03 (.61)	−2.05*
Self-reported delinquency	1.83 (1.53)	1.54(1.43)	−1.06

^*p < .05;

^**p < .01;

^***p < .001;

⁺p < .10.