Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the four groups.
| PwMS | Control 1 | Caregivers | Control 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 62) | (N = 62) | (N = 62) | (N = 62) | |
| Agea | 40.1 ± 9.7 | 40.5 ± 10.9 | 45.7 ± 12.0 | 45.7 ± 11.4 |
| Age range | 21–63 | 20–60 | 19–81 | 22–81 |
| Gender (% Female) | 69.35 | 69.35 | 58.06 | 56.45 |
| EDUCATION (%)b | ||||
| High school or less | 82.26 | 75.81 | 85.48 | 69.35 |
| University | 17.74 | 24.19 | 14.52 | 30.65 |
| Work/study (%) | 57.38 | 93.55 | 75.81 | 93.55 |
| CIVIL STATUS (%) | ||||
| Married/cohabiting | 66.13 | 51.61 | 77.42 | 72.13 |
| Single/divorced/widowed | 33.87 | 48.39 | 22.58 | 27.87 |
a
Means and Standard Deviations are reported.
b
Education was dichotomized: “High school or less” includes elementary, middle, and high school; “University” includes graduation, post-graduation and PhD.