Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Sample
| Variables | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, n (%) | 572 (50.4) | 563 (49.6) | 1135 (100.0) |
| Age in years, n (%) | |||
| 18–35 | 353 (61.7) | 335 (29.5) | 688 (60.6) |
| 36–45 | 219 (38.3) | 228 (40.5) | 447 (39.4) |
| Mean (SD) | 32.1 (8.2) | 32.8 (7.6) | 32.5 (7.9) |
| Marital status, n (%) | |||
| Married | 411 (72.1) | 476 (84.7) | 887 (78.4) |
| Not married | 159 (27.9) | 86 (15.3) | 245 (21.6) |
| Educational attainment, n (%) | |||
| Middle school or less | 361 (63.3) | 401 (71.4) | 762 (67.3) |
| High school or more | 209 (36.7) | 161 (28.6) | 370 (32.7) |
| Monthly income (RMBa), n (%) | |||
| <1000 | 61 (10.7) | 165 (29.3) | 226 (19.9) |
| 1000–2000 | 220 (38.5) | 256 (45.5) | 476 (41.9) |
| 2000–4000 | 230 (40.2) | 123 (21.9) | 353 (31.1) |
| >4000 | 61 (10.7) | 19 (3.4) | 80 (7.1) |
Note:
a
6.1 RMB ≈ 1 US dollar in 2015