Table I. Means (and standard deviations) of participant characteristics.
| Depressed (n = 34) | Never-Depressed (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 48.79 (12.43) | 48.71 (10.60) |
| Gender (male:female) | 13:21 | 7:27 |
| BDI-II | 25.94 (10.43) | 3.08 (4.13) |
| STAI-Trait | 57.07 (10.58) | 33.48 (9.00) |
| PANAS (negative emotion) | 20.75 (8.99) | 12.96 (4.11) |
| PANAS (positive emotion) | 25.51 (8.09) | 36.69 (7.05) |
a
self-reported highest education level attained: to age 16: to age 18: undergraduate, postgraduate, other including vocational. BDI-II= Beck Depression Inventory (version II). STAI-State Trait Anxiety Inventory.PANAS = Positive and Negative Affect Schedule.