Table II.
Results of Paired-Samples t-Tests Comparing Time 1 and Time 2 Reports of Distress, Parenting Stress, and Perception of Child Vulnerability for Mothers and Fathers of Youth With Spina Bifida
| Parent variable | T1 mothersM (SD) | T2 mothersM (SD) | t | p | T1 fathersM (SD) | T2 fathersM (SD) | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distress | 0.52 (0.27) | 0.49 (0.28) | 1.06 | .29 | 0.42 (0.23) | 0.44 (0.23) | −0.39 | .70 |
| Parenting stress | 2.37 (0.50) | 2.36 (0.45) | 0.41 | .69 | 2.32 (0.44) | 2.36 (0.40) | −0.84 | .41 |
| Parental perception of child vulnerability | 3.12 (0.42) | 3.27 (0.41) | −3.60 | <.001 | 3.19 (0.40) | 3.29 (0.35) | −2.00 | .05 |