Table 3.
Associations (Eta-squared) between categorical criterion variables and FAD-GF scores.
| Variable | Mean GF Scores | Eta-squared* | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother psychological problem | Yes No |
=1.85 =1.82 |
0.008 | 0.617 |
| Mother depression | Yes No |
=1.95 =1.75 |
0.002 | 0.695 |
| Mother anxiety | Yes No |
=1.85 =1.94 |
0.005 | 0.314 |
| Father psychological problems | Yes No |
=1.89 =1.86 |
0.001 | 0.962 |
| Father aggressive | Yes No |
=2.061 =1.82 |
002 | 0.832 |
| Mother marital status | Single Separated |
=1.94 =1.85 |
0.007 | 0.809 |
| Father marital status | Single Separated |
=1.83 =1.85 |
0.004 | 0.916 |
| Birth order | Sixth born | =2.651 | 0.017 | 0.437 |
| Family structure | Mum and dad Blended Mum only Dad only Grandparent Legal guardian |
=1.87 =1.83 =1.80 =1.63 =2.041 =1.67 |
0.005 | 0.936 |
| Father physical health | Yes No |
=1.79 =1.79 |
0.003 | 0.757 |
| Mother physical health | Yes No |
=1.70 =1.94 |
0.003 | 0.678 |
| Family SES | Spend more than we get Just enough until payday Spend left over money We save a bit occasionally We can save a lot |
=2.041 =1.85 =1.80 =1.86 =1.83 |
0.013 | 0.414 |
*Conventions for defining eta-squared: 0.01 = small, 0.06 = moderate, 0.15+ = large.
1Scores greater than two represent ‘unhealthy’ family functioning.