Table 1.
Inter-group comparison of demographic and psychological variables.
| Variable | BPD group (N = 43) | Control group (N = 39) | t /x2value | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHICS | ||||
| Age (years) | 25.19 ± 3.06 | 24.79 ± 1.15 | 0.75 | 0.45 |
| Gender (no. males/females) | 22/21 | 16/23 | 0.85 | 0.36a |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT SCORES | ||||
| Negative affectivity | 4.33 ± 0.83 | 3.48 ± 0.60 | 5.23 | < 0.01 |
| Insecure attachment | 116.23 ± 18.56 | 96.47 ± 12.80 | 5.56 | < 0.01 |
| CTQ | 37.39 ± 10.60 | 29.55 ± 4.02 | 4.35 | < 0.01 |
| CES-D | 35.23 ± 6.91 | 27.44 ± 4.58 | 4.73 | < 0.01 |
| SAI | 43.34 ± 4.70 | 44.04 ± 4.50 | 4.24 | < 0.01 |
| TAI | 45.22 ± 4.38 | 42.42 ± 3.45 | 5.71 | < 0.01 |
CTQ, Childhood trauma questionnaire; CES-D, Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale; SAI, State Anxiety Inventory; TAI, Trait Anxiety Inventory.
a
Chi-square test; all other t-tests.