Table 1. Overview of the sample of psychiatric patients.
| Psychiatric diagnoses | Age, mean (SD) | Sex (male / female) | Education (sec. / high.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAD (n = 22) | 37.14 (12.05) | 12 / 10 | 16 / 5 |
| Schizophrenia (n = 18) | 36.06 (11.32) | 13 / 5 | 17 / 1 |
| Depression (n = 18) | 47.18 (15.59) | 5 / 13 | 11 / 5 |
| Panic disorder (n = 14) | 40.23 (13.93) | 4 / 10 | 9 / 4 |
| APD (n = 12) | 35.83 (12.68) | 7 / 5 | 11 / 1 |
| Addictive disorder (n = 11) | 37.73 (11.14) | 9 / 2 | 8 / 3 |
| Cluster A personality disorder (n = 9) | 40.75 (11.34) | 4 / 5 | 6 / 2 |
| Other specific phobias (n = 9) | 38.44 (7.97) | 5 / 4 | 7 / 2 |
Social anxiety disorder is abbreviated as SAD, avoidant personality disorder is abbreviated as APD, and education is divided into secondary vs. higher education. Note that some participants did not provide any information concerning their education.