Table 2.
Descriptive statistics of posited explanatory variables.
| Variable (N) | Range | Mean (SD) or percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stress | ||
| Perceived Stress (197) | 0–38 | 13.4 (6.5) |
| Chronic Stressors (196) | 0–67 | 19.3 (12.1) |
| Childhood Trauma (207) | 0–6 | 1.4 (1.4) |
| Negative Life Events (202) | 0–224 | 36.2 (28.1) |
| Neighborhood Disorder (205) | 1–2.67 | 1.4 (0.5) |
| Neighborhood Violence (200) | 1–4 | 1.6 (0.7) |
| Personality and Psychosocial Variables | ||
| Hostility (202) | 3–38 | 17.0 (7.9) |
| Loneliness (206) | 20–66 | 35.4 (9.7) |
| Depression (205) | 20–71 | 30.6 (9.3) |
| Social Support (194) | 4–16 | 12.7 (2.1) |
| Emotional Stability (192) | 3–8 | 5.6 (0.9) |
| Agreeableness (194) | 5–9 | 7.0 (0.9) |
| Surgency (189) | 3–9 | 5.8 (1.0) |
| Satisfaction with Life (195) | 5–35 | 23.2 (6.6) |
| Optimism (195) | 8–24 | 16.7 (3.3) |
| Spiritual Well-Being (196) | 44–120 | 98.5 (16.3) |
| Coping Style | ||
| Avoidance Coping (196) | 0–14 | 5.0 (3.3) |
| Task-Oriented Coping (196) | 0–12 | 8.5 (2.5) |
| Emotion-Focused Coping (193) | 0–12 | 5.0 (2.7) |
| Active Coping (207) | 4–8 | 7.4 (1.0) |
| Behavioral Withdrawal (207) | 2–8 | 3.5 (1.4) |
| Seeking Social/Instrumental Support (207) | 2–8 | 6.3 (1.1) |
| Seeking Emotional Support (206) | 2–8 | 6.5 (1.2) |
| Social Network | ||
| Network Roles (208) | 0–7 | 4.7 (1.3) |
| Attend church more than once/month (199) | 60% | |
| Married or living with partner (208) | 52% | |
| Social Network Inventory (199) | 1–4 | 3.0 (0.9) |
| Health Behaviors | ||
| Poor Sleep Quality (175) | 2–14 | 6.7 (2.5) |
| Caloric Intake (173) | 517–3615 | 1524 (625) |
| Any exercise in prior 2 weeks (195) | 87% | |
| Alcohol: drinks/day (203) | 0–10 | 1.3 (1.7) |
| Smokes Now (208) | 14% | |
| Ever Smoked (206) | 59% |