Table 4.
Differences in Hassles by Race
| Hassle | White % | Black % | Other % | χ2 frequency | F severity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Troublesome neighbors | 25.4 | 53.3 | 43.5 | 7.60* | ||
| (2) | Fear of confrontation | 27.2 | 64.3 | 27.1 | 8.50* | 3.51* | (B > W) |
| (3) | Financial dealings with friends | 18.0 | 42.9 | 9.1 | 6.76* | 8.72*** | (B > W & O) |
| (4) | Gossip | 25.9 | 53.3 | 18.2 | 6.23* | 3.30* | (B > W) |
| (5) | Legal problems | 8.4 | 26.7 | 4.5 | 6.06* | ||
| (6) | Concerns about inner conflicts | 23.0 | 53.3 | 9.1 | 9.90** | 3.86* | (B > W & O) |
| (7) | Concerns about getting ahead | 32.3 | 60.0 | 18.2 | 7.18* | g 49*** | (B > W & O) |
| (8) | Too many responsibilities | 4.45* | (B > W) | ||||
| (9) | Being lonely | 5.36** | (B > W) | ||||
| (10) | Inability to express self | 4.008* | (B > W & O) | ||||
| (11) | Concern with meeting high standards | 4.96** | (B > W & O) | ||||
| (12) | Regrets over past decisions | 3.85* | (B > W & O) | ||||
| (13) | Not enough money for transportation | 5.21** | (B > W) | ||||
| (14) | Prejudice and discrimination | 3.34* | (B > W) | ||||
| (15) | Concern over news events | 6.84*** | (B > W & O) |
*
p < .05;
**
p < .01.