Table 2. Descriptive and paired sample t-test statistics for all measures across time.
| Measure | 6–8 Weeks post injury (T1) (n=47) M (s.d.) | 3 Months post discharge (T2) (n=33) M (s.d.) | Paired samples t-test P-value | Effect size (Cohen’s d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | 26.72 (2.81) | 25.91 (3.66) | 0.25 | 0.25 |
|
Outcome measures (T1 & T2) | ||||
| Depression | 20.42 (6.84) | 20.44 (8.92) | 0.70 | 0.003 |
| Self-efficacy | 86.60 (17.45) | 88.03 (21.41) | 0.90 | 0.07 |
|
Final outcome measures (T2 only) | ||||
| Life satisfaction | — | 27.71 (8.84) | — | — |
| Self-rated adjustment | — | 6.71 (2.60) | — | — |
| Life problems | — | 30.18 (12.56) | — | — |
|
Coping style | ||||
| Behavioural disengagement | 5.79 (1.88) | 5.32 (1.75) | 0.05a | 0.26 |
| Planning | 13.66 (2.58) | 13.29 (2.38) | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Positive reframing | 13.22 (2.84) | 12.88 (3.05) | 0.31 | 0.11 |
| Acceptance | 12.43 (2.28) | 11.79 (2.66) | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Social reliance | 9.24 (2.26) | 8.68 (2.32) | 0.10 | 0.24 |
| Fighting spirit | 17.46 (2.07) | 16.88 (2.16) | 0.14 | 0.27 |
a
A Wilcoxon signed rank test was conducted to confirm t statistic, and this variable was found to be not significant.