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Comparison of maltreated and nonmaltreated children on demographic characteristics
| Nonmaltreated (n=249) | Maltreated (n=285) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| M (SD) | Percentage | M (SD) | Percentage | |
| Child age (years) | 9.37 (.85) | 9.45 (.92) | ||
| Child gender (% male)* | 45.60 | 56.84 | ||
| African-American ** | 68.00 | 55.39 | ||
| Maternal age | 33.64 (6.20) | 34.35 (6.41) | ||
| Receipt of public assistance | 93.20 | 97.19 | ||
| Single mother | 64.37 | 60.00 | ||
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