Table 1.
Socio-demographic Characteristics for Girls and Boys
| Characteristic | Girls (n = 319) | Boys (n = 128) | Statistical tests | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 9.07 (2.02) | 8.79 (2.11) | t(445) = 1.29 | .197 |
| Family structure | χ2(3) = 6.75 | .080 | ||
| Intact family | 18.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Single-parent family | 44.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Stepfamily | 27.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Foster family | 9.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Family income | χ2(3) = 0.84 | .839 | ||
| Less than $20,000 | 32.8% | 33.0% | ||
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 27.6% | 28.0% | ||
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 17.8% | 14.4% | ||
| $60,000 and more | 21.8% | 24.6% | ||
| Mother’s education level | χ2(3) = 3.75 | .290 | ||
| Primary school | 6.0% | 1.7% | ||
| High school | 45.0% | 45.4% | ||
| College | 36.8% | 41.2% | ||
| University | 12.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Father’s education level | χ2(3) = 2.29 | .515 | ||
| Elementary school | 11.1% | 7.1% | ||
| High school | 50.2% | 47.5% | ||
| College | 25.1% | 31.3% | ||
| University | 13.6% | 14.1% |