Table 3.
Summary of results from Bonferroni post-hoc tests for the psychological profiles in the maternal care groups while controlling for the effect of sex
| Test; comparison | Mean difference | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Depression Inventory24 | ||
| Low v. medium maternal care | 5.34 | 0.009 |
| Low v. high maternal care | 5.60 | 0.002 |
| Medium v. high maternal care | 0.26 | > 0.95 |
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory25 | ||
| Trait anxiety | ||
| Low v. medium maternal care | 11.72 | 0.007 |
| Low v. high maternal care | 13.62 | < 0.001 |
| Medium v. high maternal care | 1.90 | > 0.95 |
| State anxiety | ||
| Low v. medium maternal care | 7.09 | > 0.20 |
| Low v. high maternal care | 10.57 | 0.007 |
| Medium v. high maternal care | 3.49 | > 0.95 |
| Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale26 | ||
| Low v. medium maternal care | 4.26 | 0.054 |
| Low v. high maternal care | 5.76 | 0.001 |
| Medium v. high maternal care | 1.50 | > 0.90 |