Table 1. Sample Characteristics for Both Cohorts.
| Cohort 2003(N = 7378) | Cohort 1995(N = 13613) | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% |
| Male | 49% | 49% |
| Age at Wave 1 | 17.74 (SD = 0.27) | 17.70 (SD = 0.47) |
| Socio-Economic Class | ||
| Lower | 29% | 40% |
| Middle | 43% | 33% |
| Upper | 28% | 26% |
| Status one year after post-high school transition | ||
| University Study | 26% | 58% |
| Vocational Training | 26% | 20% |
| Employed | 61% | 46% |
| Married or in a De Facto relationship* | 3% | 2% |
| Status at Wave 3 | ||
| Completed at least one bachelor degree | 16% | 14% |
| Completed vocational training | 15% | 10% |
| Employed | 37% | 28% |
| Married or in a De Facto relationship | 12% | 11% |
Note: Social class for Cohort 2003 was converted based on the International Socio-Economic Index of Occupational Status (ISEI) [27]; Social class for Cohort 1995 was converted based on ANU 3 scale [28]; due to the missingness, overall percentage does not always equal to 100%;
*a De Factor relationship means a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis.