Table 1. Demographic Characteristics (N = 1,127).
| Characteristic | X̄ | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57.1 | 11.6 |
| Years of education (N = 1,115) | 14.5 | 2.7 |
| Years since diagnosis | 5.9 | 1.5 |
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| Marital status (N = 1,109) | ||
| Married or in long-term relationship | 836 | 75 |
| Divorced | 80 | 7 |
| Widowed | 104 | 10 |
| Single | 89 | 8 |
| Education (N = 1,110) | ||
| Less than high school | 34 | 3 |
| High school or two-year college | 653 | 59 |
| Four-year college or more | 423 | 38 |
| Income ($) (N = 1,089) | ||
| 50,000 or less | 403 | 37 |
| 50,001–100,000 | 442 | 41 |
| Greater than 100,000 | 244 | 22 |