Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample.
| Variable | Mean (SD)/Freq (%) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Long break group n = 25 |
Short break group n = 24 |
|
| Age | 38.92 (7.88) | 38.50 (8.67) |
| Hours worked per week | 41.52 (4.09) | 41.52 (2.48) |
| Body mass index | ||
| Normal weight (18.5–24.9) | 7 (28%) | 6 (25%) |
| Overweight (25–29.9) | 3 (12%) | 4 (16.7%) |
| Obese (> 30) | 15 (60%) | 14 (58.3%) |
| Race | ||
| White | 22 (88%) | 19 (79.2%) |
| Asian | 1 (4%) | 2 (8.3%) |
| African American | 2 (8%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| Education | ||
| High school graduate | 4 (16%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| College graduate | 8 (32%) | 12 (50%) |
| Advanced degree | 13 (52%) | 9 (37.5%) |
| Annual household income | ||
| <$30,000 | 4 (16%) | 2 (8.3%) |
| $30,000–$59,999 | 4 (16%) | 10 (41.7%) |
| $60,000–$89,999 | 5 (20%) | 8 (33.3%) |
| >$90,000 | 7 (28%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| Not disclosed | 5 (20%) | 1 (4.2%) |