Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of participants.
| Factor | Control group | Training and psychosocial group | Training-only group | Statistical difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 16 | 16 | 18 | |
| Age | 66.0 (5.2) | 65.3 (5.4) | 64.9 (6.3) | F(2, 47) = 0.149, p = .86 |
| 3-frequency PTA | 49.8 (9.6) | 54.7 (11.0) | 52.5 (14.3) | F(2, 47) = 0.665, p = .52 |
| Years aided | 9.2 (8.5) | 6.9 (7.6) | 10.2 (6.8) | F(2, 47) = 0.847, p = .44 |
| HHIE/A | 44.0 (15.8) | 49.1 (17.3) | 50.7 (20.9) | F(2, 47) = 0.605, p = .55 |
| Percentage male | 75.0 | 37.5 | 66.7 | χ2(2, N = 50) = 5.21, p = .074 |
Note. Mean values (with standard deviations in parentheses) are shown for age, three-frequency pure-tone average (PTA), years aided, and baseline Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly or Adults (HHIE/A).