Table 3. Summary of Hierarchical Regression Analysis for PATL Predicting MMSE after Adjusting for Demographic Variables and History of Medical Illnesses.
| IV | β | R2 | R2change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | .17* | ||
| Age | −.32** | ||
| Gender | −.05 | ||
| Marital Status | .11 | ||
| Education | .16 | ||
| Step 2 | .17 | .00 | |
| Age | −.32* | ||
| Gender | −.05 | ||
| Marital Status | .11 | ||
| Education | .16 | ||
| History of Medical Illnesses | −.02 | ||
| Step 3 | .24 | .07* | |
| Age | −.21 | ||
| Gender | −.06 | ||
| Marital Status | .14 | ||
| Education | .18 | ||
| History of Medical Illnesses | .01 | ||
| PATL | .29* |
Note. IV = Independent Variable; PATL = Positive Attitude Towards Life; MMSE = Mini Mental Status Exam.
*
p < .05
**
p < .01
***
p < .001