Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics (N=528)
| Variables | Coding | Mean (SD) or % |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsive Buying (2012–2013) | Strongly disagree (1) – Strongly agree (5) | 1.81 (0.83) |
| Gender | Female (0) – Male (1) | 45% (Male) |
| Family Income of Origin (1983) | Under $2,000 (0) – $50,000 or over (12) | 8.81a (2.43) |
| Depressive Mood (1985–1986) | Not at all (0) – Extremely (4) | 1.05 (0.64) |
| Impulsive Buying (1985–1986) | False (1) – True (4) | 2.61 (0.99) |
| Identification with Parents (1985–1986) | Not at all (0) – Extremely (4) | 3.45 (0.68) |
| Illicit Drug Use (Mean of Marijuana and Other Illicit Drug) (2007) | None (1) – 40+ times (7) | 1.68 (1.24) |
| Depressive Mood (2007) | Not at all (0) – Extremely (4) | 1.04 (0.77) |
| Impulsive Buying Behavior (2007) | False (1) – True (4) | 2.50 (0.90) |
| ADHD Symptoms (2012–2013) | Never (0) – Very Often (4) | 1.14 (0.70) |
| Household Income (2012–2013) | $1–$10,000 (1) – > $250,000 (12) | 7.52 b (2.45) |
| Educational Level (2012–2013) | Less than a high school diploma (1) – Doctoral degree or equivalent (6) | 3.27c (1.29) |
| Marital Status (Married=1) (2012–2013) | Not currently married (0) – Married (1) | 70% (Married) |
| Age (2012–2013) | Years | 43.01 (2.78) |
Note:
a
about $20,000;
b
about $75,000;
c
about Associate’s Degree.