Table 1.
Type of purchase | Overall % (N) | Cash % (N) | Gift Card % (N) |
---|---|---|---|
Household items | 52% (70) | 43% (33)* | 63% (37) |
Medical expenses | -- | -- | -- |
Transportation | 16% (22) | 28% (21)**** | 2% (1) |
Pay bills/other debts | 12% (16) | 21% (16)*** | -- |
Savings | 5% (7) | 8% (6) | 2% (1) |
Luxury items | 18% (24) | 17% (13) | 19% (11) |
Gifts | 21% (28) | 13% (10)* | 31% (18) |
Drugs | 1% (1) | 1% (1) | -- |
Alcohol | 1% (1) | 1% (1) | -- |
Cigarettes | 8% (11) | 12% (9) | 3% (2) |
Other | 7% (10) | 8% (6) | 7% (4) |
Note:
p < .05,
p < .01,
p < .001,
p < .0001