Table 1.
Demographic data of the two groups. Descriptive data are presented as mean ± standard error.
| Characteristics | Without depressive tendencies (n = 30) | With depressive tendencies (n = 30) | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y | 18.3 ± 0.1 | 18.5 ± 0.1 | t(58) = −1.40, p = 0.167 |
| Sex, male/female | 16/14 | 15/15 | |
| Handedness, right/left | 30/0 | 30/0 | |
| BDI-II | 4.0 ± 0.4 | 19.8 ± 1.1 | t(58) = −13.2, p < 0.001 |
| STAI-T | 41.9 ± 1.1 | 44.8 ± 1.1 | t(58) = −1.84, p = 0.072 |
| RRS | 36.2 ± 1.1 | 56.0 ± 2.0 | t(58) = −8.76, p < 0.001 |
| BIS | 19.7 ± 0.6 | 24.0 ± 0.7 | t(58) = −4.48, p < 0.001 |
| BAS | 42.0 ± 0.8 | 42.3 ± 1.3 | t(58) = −1.96, p = 0.846 |
BDI-II, Beck Depression Inventory (Second Edition).
STAI-T, the Trait form of Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
RRS, the Rumination Response Scale.
BIS/BAS, the Behavioral Inhibition System and Behavioral Activation System Scale.