Table I.
Demographic characteristics of the study sample.
| Healthy (n) | Major depressive disorder (n) | Disruptive (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child gender | |||
| Male | 71 | 45 | 28 |
| Female | 79 | 30 | 24 |
| Child age (in years) | |||
| 3 | 45 | 17 | 23 |
| 4 | 71 | 27 | 21 |
| 5 | 34 | 31 | 8 |
| Child race | |||
| White | 95 | 37 | 21 |
| Black | 47 | 29 | 27 |
| Something else | 9 | 12 | 11 |
| Maternal education | |||
| Some college | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| College degree (4 year) | 87 | 46 | 33 |
| Above college degree | 40 | 12 | 7 |
| Maternal marital status | |||
| Married | 99 | 36 | 29 |
| Separated | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Divorced/never married | 46 | 33 | 23 |
| Maternal income | |||
| 0 – $20,000 | 30 | 20 | 17 |
| $20,000 – $40,000 | 19 | 15 | 7 |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 24 | 13 | 8 |
| $60,000+ | 67 | 20 | 15 |