Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics for All Variables (N = 125)
| Variable | M | SD | Clinical cutoff scorea | % sample beyond clinical cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristic | ||||
| Mother’s age | 36.0 | 6.1 | ||
| Years of education | 11.8 | 1.9 | ||
| Number of children | 2.7 | 1.3 | ||
| Number of minor children | ||||
| Under 6 years | 0.6 | 0.9 | ||
| Between 6 and 17 years | 1.4 | 1.1 | ||
| Years of opiate use | 9.5 | 7.1 | ||
| Early bonding | ||||
| Care | 21.7 | 7.9 | <19.0b | 38.4 |
| Overprotection | 17.3 | 6.6 | >19.9b | 30.0 |
| Depression | 9.2 | 7.2 | >8.0c | 50.0 |
| Drug use severity | 0.2 | 0.1 | ||
| Perceived support | ||||
| Family | 13.2 | 5.0 | <11.9b | 33.6 |
| Friends | 13.3 | 6.0 | <8.0b | 24.0 |
| Caregiving problems | ||||
| Family adaptability | 30.5 | 9.0 | <19c | 10.0 |
| Family cohesion | 26.9 | 6.4 | <34c | 87.2 |
a
Corresponds to cutoff scores beyond which scores represent potential vulnerability.
b
Clinical cutoff scores (means plus 1 standard deviation) derived from published means and standard deviations for comparable normative populations (e.g., women, mothers; cited in Parker et al., 1979; Wade & Procidano, 1986).
c
Clinical cutoff scores were provided by authors of measures in administration manuals.