Table 3.
Scores on Each Domain of Self-perceptions of Aging for Urban and Rural Participants
| Domain, Mean ± SD | Urban participants (n = 492) | Rural participants (n = 537) | F | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline chronic | 3.0 ± 0.9 | 3.1 ± 0.8 | 0.017 | 0.897 |
| Timeline cyclical | 3.3 ± 0.7 | 3.6 ± 0.6 | 32.923 | < 0.001 |
| Consequences positive | 3.5 ± 0.7 | 3.3 ± 0.7 | 17.493 | < 0.001 |
| Consequences negative | 3.1 ± 0.8 | 3.6 ± 0.6 | 114.586 | < 0.001 |
| Control positive | 3.6 ± 0.7 | 3.3 ± 0.6 | 45.438 | < 0.001 |
| Control negative | 3.0 ± 0.7 | 3.4 ± 0.6 | 19.993 | < 0.001 |
| Emotional representations | 2.7 ± 0.8 | 2.6 ± 0.6 | 0.428 | 0.513 |
Note. SD standard deviation