Table 1.
Sample characteristics (N = 72)
| Variable | Mean (SD) or % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36.0 (9.4) | 19.0–53.0 |
| Annual income | $31,872 ($18,471) | $0–100,000 |
| Hollingshead Social Index (education and occupation) | 39.0 (15.6) | 11–65 |
| Hollingshead Social Classes: I/II (upper) | 32% | |
| III (middle) | 35% | |
| IV/V (lower) | 33% | |
| MacArthur SSS-USA | 5.7 (1.8) | 2–9 |
| MacArthur SSS-Community | 6.3 (1.9) | 1–10 |
| Marlowe–Crowne Social Desirability Scale | 19.7 (6.2) | 3.0–32.0 |
| Perceived Stress Scale | 13.1 (6.7) | 0–29 |
| CES–D | 10.6 (7.2) | 0–32 |
| Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire | 1.8 (0.7) | 1–3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.3 (3.9) | 19.1–34.6 |
| Total serum cholesterol (mg/dL) | 170.9 (38.6) | 98.0–366.0 |
| Resting MAP (mmHg) | 88.8 (10.8) | 68.7–119.4 |
| FMD (% change from baseline) | 14% (6%) | 2%–31% |
NOTE: Data shown as mean ± SD, unless otherwise noted
FMD: flow-mediated dilation, SSS: subjective social status, MAP: mean arterial pressure, BMI: body mass index, CES-D: Center for Epidemiologic Studies—Depression