Table 1.
Demographics and Sample Characteristics
| Immediate (N=41) | Waitlist (N=43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years ±SD | 56.17 ± 11.06 | 54.60 ± 9.60 |
| Time since loss, months ± SD | 8.42 ± 3.30 | 8.34 ± 2.65 |
| Gender, N (%) | ||
| Male | 12 (29.3%) | 15 (34.9%) |
| Female | 29 (70.7%) | 28 (65.1%) |
| Ethnicity, N (%) | ||
| Caucasian | 41 (100%) | 42 (97.7%) |
| Cuban American | 1 (2.4%) | 1 (2.3%) |
| Education, N (%) | ||
| Some High School | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 2 (4.9%) | 4 (9.3%) |
| Some College | 9 (22%) | 6 (14%) |
| Associates Degree | 3 (7.3%) | 2 (4.7%) |
| 4-year College Degree | 13 (31.7%) | 11 (25.6%) |
| Masters Degree | 14 (34.1%) | 13 (30.2%) |
| Doctoral Degree | 0 (0%) | 6 (14%) |
| Employment Status, N (%) | ||
| Full-time | 16 (39%) | 23 (53.5%) |
| Part-time | 6 (14.6%) | 3 (7%) |
| Unemployed | 4 (9.8%) | 7 (16.3%) |
| Disabled | 1 (2.4%) | 3 (7%) |
| Retired | 10 (24.4%) | 7 (16.3%) |
| Other | 4 (9.8%) | 0 (0%) |
| Current Income, N (%) | ||
| 0–$10,000 | 2 (4.9%) | 2 (4.7%) |
| $10,001–$25,000 | 3 (7.3%) | 6 (14%) |
| $25,001–$50,000 | 10 (24.4%) | 9 (20.9%) |
| $50,001–$75,000 | 11 (26.8%) | 10 (23.3%) |
| $75,001–$100,000 | 8 (19.5%) | 7 (16.3%) |
| $100,001–$125,000 | 2 (4.9%) | 2 (4.7%) |
| >$150,001 | 5 (12.2%) | 7 (16.3%) |
| Relationship with deceased, N (%) | ||
| Spouse | 29 (70.7%) | 35 (81.4%) |
| Partner | 3 (7.3%) | 2 (4.7%) |
| Child | 0 (0%) | 4 (9.3%) |
| Parent | 4 (9.8%) | 2 (4.7%) |
| Sibling | 2 (4.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| Relative | 2 (4.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| Friend | 1 (2.4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Primary caretaker of deceased, N (%) | ||
| Yes | 38 (92.7%) | 41 (95.3%) |
| No | 3 (7.3%) | 2 (4.7%) |