Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Young Adults at Follow-Up Recruitment
Demographic variables | ADHD | Control |
---|---|---|
Age (in years; M, SD) | 20.20 (2.19) | 19.77 (1.73) |
Gender | ||
Male (%) | 87.0 | 85.1 |
Racial minority (%) | 18.6 | 12.7 |
African American (%) | 12.0 | 9.3 |
Other (%) | 6.6 | 3.4 |
Highest parent education | ||
High school graduate or GED (%) | 9.7 | 9.6 |
Part college or specialized training (%) | 37.7 | 35.6 |
College or university graduate (%) | 26.0 | 27.9 |
Graduate professional training (%) | 26.6 | 26.9 |
Single-parent household (%) | 31.1 | 30.9 |
Note. All comparisons nonsignificant p > .25. ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; GED = general equivalency degree.