Table 1.
Sample Characteristics by Adolescent Physical Violence Victimization
| Variable | All n = 455 | Adolescent physical violence victimization | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, n = 44 | No, N = 411 | |||
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 42 (8) | 42 (6) | 42 (8) | 0.6 |
| % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | ||
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 24 (108) | 20 (9) | 24 (99) | |
| High school diploma/GED | 46 (112) | 50 (22) | 46 (190) | |
| Some college or more | 30 (135) | 30 (13) | 30 (122) | 0.84 |
| Employment status | ||||
| Employed (full- or part-time) | 33 (150) | 66 (29) | 67 (276) | |
| Unemployed | 67 (305) | 34 (15) | 33 (135) | 0.87 |
| Living situation † | ||||
| Homeless | 32 (144) | 46 (20) | 30 (124) | |
| Not homeless | 68 (311) | 54 (24) | 70 (287) | 0.04 |
| Place of birth | ||||
| US born | 86 (392) | 91 (40) | 86 (352) | |
| Born outside the US | 14 (63) | 9 (4) | 14 (59) | 0.38 |
| Child physical or sexual abuse (0–11 years)† | ||||
| Yes | 8.5 (39) | 23.1 (9) | 76.9 (30) | 0.003 |
| No | 91.5 (416) | 8.4 (35) | 91.5 (381) | |
† P < 0.05