Table 6.
Correlates of life satisfaction from multivariable regression; data are from Study 2 and life satisfaction was measured with the SF8a.
| Covariate | Beta Coefficient (SE)1 | p-value | 95% CIs |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Intercept | 49.3 (0.7) | <.001 | 48.0, 50.5 |
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| Age, years | |||
| 8–12 | 0.2 (1.8) | .900 | −3.4, 3.8 |
| 13–17 | -- | ||
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| Gender | |||
| Female | −2.3 (0.8) | .006 | −3.9, −0.7 |
| Male | -- | ||
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| Age*Gender Interaction | |||
| 8–12 year-old females | 2.9 | .013 | 0.6, 5.1 |
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| Race | |||
| White | -- | ||
| African-American or Black | 1.4 (1.0) | .174 | −0.6, 3.4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1.7 (1.4) | .243 | −1.1, 4.5 |
| Other | 0.5 (0.9) | .601 | −1.3, 2.2 |
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| Ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5 (0.8) | .063 | −0.1, 3.1 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | -- | ||
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| Family Income | |||
| <$40,000 per year | −1.7 (0.7) | .014 | −3.0, −0.3 |
| $40,000 or more per year | -- | ||
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| Special Healthcare Need | |||
| Yes | −2.9 (0.6) | <.001 | −4.2, −1.6 |
| No | -- | ||
1
The dashes indicate the reference group.
2
Special health care need was measured using the Children with Special Health Care Needs screener, which identifies children with a chronic condition (medical and behavioral health disorders) that affects daily functioning or receipt of medical care services.