Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of G2 parents
| Variable | Mothers | Fathers |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (sd) | Mean (sd) | |
| Age (when index child born) | 33.2 (4.7) | 34.7 (5.7) |
| Parental education: | ||
| No qualifications | – | 1 (0.7%) |
| GCSE | 8 (5.5%) | 13 (8.9%) |
| A levels or equivalent | 14 (9.6%) | 13 (8.9%) |
| Diploma or equivalent degree | 27 (18.5%) | 25 (17.1%) |
| Degree | 46 (31.5%) | 51 (34.9%) |
| Postgraduate | 46 (31.5%) | 40 (27.4%) |
| Missing | 5 (3.4%) | 3 (2.0%) |
| Parental occupation: | ||
| Managerial/professional | 81 (55.5%) | |
| Intermediate occupations | 39 (26.7%) | |
| Routine/manual | 25 (17.1%) | |
| Unemployed | 1 (0.7%) |