Table 2. Distribution of Sociodemographic Characteristics and Mean and Standard Deviation values for Psychological Reactance, and Components Derived from Principal Component Analysis.
| Sociodemographic Characteristic | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean, SD) | 37.8 | 9.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Black | 82 | 69.5 |
| White | 29 | 24.6 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.4 |
| Other | 3 | 2.5 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | 29 | 25.4 |
| High School | 35 | 30.7 |
| Some college | 40 | 35.1 |
| College graduate/Graduate School | 10 | 8.8 |
| Income | ||
| $0 - $500 | 46 | 39.0 |
| $501 - $1000 | 46 | 34.8 |
| >$1000 | 31 | 26.3 |
| Employment | ||
| Yes | 25 | 21.4 |
| No | 92 | 78.6 |
| Psychological Reactance | Mean | SD | Range | α-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49.5 | 14.5 | 18 – 95 | 0.90 |
| Component 1 (Opposition) | 13.2 | 5.3 | 6 – 34 | 0.87 |
| Component 2 (Irritability) | 24.7 | 8.1 | 8 - 48 | 0.86 |
| Component 3 (Independence) | 13.7 | 4.4 | 4 – 24 | 0.73 |
*
Standardized Cronbach alpha value