Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample.
| Measure | Younger | Older | Significant age difference? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age in years | 19.45 (1.18) | 61.90 (5.14) | t(30.96) = −42.44, p < 0.001 |
| Total N | 30 | 30 | |
| Men | 10 (33%) | 13 (43%) | χ2(1) = 0.648, p = 0.421 |
| Women | 19 (67%) | 16 (57%) | |
| HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION | |||
| High school diploma | 11 (36%) | 1 (3%) | χ2(3) = 30.21, p < 0.001 |
| Some college | 16 (53%) | 6 (20%) | |
| College diploma | 2 (6%) | 10 (33%) | |
| Graduate degree | 0 | 12 (40%) | |
| MARITAL STATUS | |||
| Never married | 29 (97%) | 3 (10%) | χ2(4) = 47.13, p < 0.001 |
| Married | 0 | 12 (40%) | |
| Separated | 0 | 1 (3%) | |
| Divorced | 0 | 11 (36%) | |
| Widowed | 0 | 2 (6%) | |
Demographic data for two participants (one younger) were not collected, and are therefore not included (except in total N).