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. 2015 Oct 13;8:169–173. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S89473

Table 1.

Tests of association of predictor variables on the self-esteem status of orphan children

Predictor variable Self-esteem status
Chi-square df P-value
Age of child 20.5 2 0.002
Father’s education level 39.8 1 0.000
Mother’s education level 47.00 1 0.000
Occupation of father 55.98 4 0.000
Occupation of mother 18.3 4 0.000
Average monthly income 186.45 2 0.000
Voluntary support 14.4573 1 0.000
Consideration from the society 7.0413 1 0.003
Financial and material support 12.0746 1 0.004
Parents’ living condition before death 96.13 2 0.000
Strength of parents relationship before death 157.05 1 0.000
Deceased parents 54.42 2 0.000
Cause of death 75.20 1 0.000
Physical protection and amount of love shared 70.54 1 0.000
Fellowship with other children 11.5 1 0.002
Change in home circumstance 123.32 1 0.000
Residence of child 7.382 1 0.007
Housing ownership (private, rented, and other) 64.74 3 0.000
Good guidance, counseling, and treatment 18.5 1 0.000

Abbreviation: df, degrees of freedom.