Table 2.
Network characteristics by assessment timepoint among participants who completed both assessments (n=60).
| Data are n (%) | Time 1 | Time 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Network size | 9.28 ± 3.46 |
8.67 ± 4.35 |
| Network density | 0.87 ± 0.17 |
0.92 ± 0.14 |
| Female | 321 (62.0%) |
280 (60.5%) |
| Frequency of contact | ||
| ≤1-3 times per month | 61 (12.0%) |
56 (12.1%) |
| 1-3 times per week | 129 (25.3%) |
123 (26.6%) |
| Daily or almost daily | 319 (62.7%) |
284 (61.3%) |
| Relationship closeness | ||
| Not very or somewhat close | 91 (17.6%) |
68 (14.7%) |
| Very or extremely close | 427 (82.4%) |
395 (85.3%) |
| Relationship type | ||
| Other relatives | 135 (23.9%) |
118 (22.4%) |
| Sibling | 124 (22.0%) |
106 (20.2%) |
| Parents/stepparents | 93 (16.5%) |
86 (16.3%) |
| Friends | 71 (12.6%) |
78 (14.8%) |
| Spouse/partner | 51 (9.0%) | 54 (10.3%) |
| In-laws | 43 (7.6%) | 35 (6.7%) |
| Ex-spouse (current / previous child father) | 3 (0.5%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| Minister, priest or clergy | 2 (0.4%) | 2 (0.4%) |