Table 1.
Descriptive Data for Demographic Variables
| Dependent Variable | M (SD) | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
| Child’s age | 11.49 (2.00) | -- |
| Childs Gender | ||
| Boys | -- | 50.2% |
| Girls | -- | 49.8% |
| Target Parent’s Age | 41.89 (7.73) | -- |
| Target Parent’s Gender | ||
| Mother | -- | 89.5% |
| Father | -- | 10.5% |
| Target Parent’s Martial Status | ||
| Married/Living with partner | -- | 61.1% |
| Single | -- | 38.9% |
| Child’s Race | ||
| Caucasian/ not Hispanic | -- | 72% |
| Minority | -- | 28% |
| Target Parent’s Education Level | ||
| Less than high school | -- | 5.6% |
| High school (or equivalency exam) | -- | 8.6% |
| Some college or technical school (At least 1 year) | -- | 30.9% |
| College graduate (4 year degree) | -- | 30.9% |
| Graduate education (Anything beyond 4 year degree) | -- | 24.1% |
| Household Income | ||
| Under $5,000 | -- | 7.1% |
| $5,000–9,999 | -- | 3.9% |
| $10,000–14,999 | -- | 1.9% |
| $15,000–24,999 | -- | 11.0% |
| $25,000–39,999 | -- | 20.6% |
| $40,000–59,999 | -- | 17.4% |
| $60,000–89,999 | -- | 20.6% |
| $90,000–179,999 | -- | 14.2% |
| Over $180,000 | -- | 3.2% |