Table 1.
Sociodemographic and Work-Related Characteristics of the Study Sample (n = 561).a
| Variables | All (n = 561) | Men (n = 40) | Women (n = 521) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, M (SD) | 42.2 (11.5) | 39.7 (11.1) | 42.4 (11.6) | .14 |
| Years of experience as an occupational therapist, M (SD) | 16.5 (9.9) | 11.9 (7.1) | 16.8 (10.0) | <.001 |
| Education level, n (%) | ||||
| Bachelor level | 530 (94.5) | 36 (90.0) | 494 (94.8) | .27 |
| Further education, n (%) | ||||
| With further education | 299 (53.3) | 23 (57.5) | 276 (53.0) | .58 |
| Work factors, n (%) | ||||
| Changed job during the past year | 117 (20.9) | 8 (20.0) | 109 (20.9) | .89 |
| Full-time employment | 425 (75.8) | 38 (95.0) | 387 (74.3) | <.01 |
| Job includes assistive technology | 493 (87.9) | 32 (80.0) | 461 (88.5) | .11 |
| Involved in development project | 245 (43.7) | 17 (42.5) | 228 (43.8) | .88 |
| Perceived influence on organization’s goals, M (SD) | ||||
| Perceived influence (1-5) | 2.72 (0.91) | 3.0 (0.9) | 2.7 (0.9) | .03 |
a
Employed statistical tests are χ2-tests or Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables and independent t tests for continuous variables. Higher scores on perceived influence is more perceived influence on the service goals of the organization.