Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of meditation practitioners and control subjects
| Variable | Meditation practitioners | Control subjects | Analysis |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 46) | (N = 46) | t or χ2 score | P-value | |
| Demographic characteristics | ||||
| Sex (male/female) | 16/30 | 17/29 | χ2 = 0.05 | 0.83 |
| Handedness (right/left)a | 46/0 | 46/0 | χ2 = 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Age (years) | 25.35 ± 3.30 | 24.61 ± 3.53 | t = 1.04 | 0.30 |
| Education (years) | 14.63 ± 1.79 | 15.04 ± 1.21 | t = −1.30 | 0.20 |
| Duration of practice (months) | 41.23 ± 27.57 | – | ||
aHandedness was measured by Annett Hand Preference Questionnaire.