Table 2.
Comparison of outcome measures between intervention and control groups at baseline
| Outcomes | Intervention (n = 30) | Control (n = 30) | Difference (p-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD) / n (%) | M (SD) / n (%) | ||
| Primary outcomes | |||
| Loneliness | 3.27 (1.41) | 2.63 (1.21) | −1.86(.07)a |
| Social support | 22.10 (7.67) | 23 (6.64) | .49(.63)a |
| Barriers to social participation | 5.333 (2.218) | 3.8 (1.064) | −2.939(.0033)b |
| Secondary outcomes | |||
| Life satisfaction | .052c | ||
| Unsatisfied | 7 (23.33%) | 1 (3.33%) | |
| Satisfied | 23 (76.67%) | 29 (96.67%) | |
| Happiness | 6.60 (2.03) | 6.90 (1.79) | .523(.601)b |
| Depression | .552c | ||
| No | 21 (70%) | 24 (80%) | |
| Yes | 9 (30%) | 6 (20%) | |
| Anxiety | .87 (1.59) | 1 (1.62) | .296(.767)b |
| Resilience | 5.37 (1.52) | 5.80 (1.45) | 1.131(.263)a |
| Purpose in life | 19.33 (9.84) | 20.83 (9.63) | .60(.55)a |
aIndependent sample t-test; bWilcoxon rank-sum test; cFisher’s exact test