Table 1.
Demographic and other characteristics of adolescent group and adult group
| Characteristics | Adolescent group (n=14) | Adult group (n=17) | t, χ2 or U | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male§ | 5 (35.71) | 10 (58.82) | 1.642ǁ | 0.200 |
| Age (yr)¶ | 14.25±0.86 | 23.82±2.51 | 238.000* * | <0.001‡ |
| IQ¶ | 101.86±7.30 | 98.82±6.67 | 80.500* * | 0.128 |
| EQ | 38.79±11.23 | 43.53±9.64 | -1.266 | 0.216 |
| RSES | 36.64±3.95 | 39.12±5.28 | -1.450 | 0.158 |
| IRI-total | 68.50±6.81 | 74.35±8.60 | -2.067 | 0.048* |
| IRI-PT | 16.93±3.15 | 20.47±2.81 | -3.309 | 0.003† |
| IRI-FS | 18.14±2.88 | 18.35±4.44 | -0.152 | 0.880 |
| IRI-EC | 17.36±2.68 | 19.47±2.83 | -2.119 | 0.043* |
| IRI-PD | 16.07±3.45 | 16.06±4.51 | 0.009 | 0.993 |
Data are presented as n (%) or mean±standard deviation. *p<0.05, †p<0.01, ‡p<0.001, §comparison by chi-square test, ǁ χ2, ¶comparison by Mann-Whitney U test, **Mann-Whitney’s U. IQ: intelligence quotient, EQ: empathy quotient, RSES: Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale, IRI: Interpersonal Reactivity Index, IRI-total: total score of the IRI, IRI-PT: perspective-taking subscale of the IRI, IRI-FS: fantasy subscale of the IRI, IRI-EC: emotional concern subscale of the IRI, IRI-PD: personal distress subscale of the IRI