Table IV.
Personal competence (KompOs) scale findings
| Parameter | Overall score | Subscale A – perceived strength | Subscale B – perceived persistence | P in comparison to reference values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | ||||
| Study group, n = 46 | 36.38 ±7.54 | 18.98 ±4.041 | 17.40 ±4.52 | < 0.05 |
| Reference group | – | 17.09 ±3.251 | 16.93 ±3.15 | |
| Study group – boys, n = 28 | 38.04 ±5.64 | 19.81 ±3.222 | 17.53 ±4.77 | < 0.05 |
| Reference group – boys | 34.04 ±5.04 | 17.44 ±3.212 | 16.6 ±3.23 | |
| Study group – girls, n = 18 | 34.11 ±6.59 | 17.83 ±3.42 | 16.28 ±4.27 | NS |
| Reference group – girls | 34.00 ±5.10 | 16.74 ±3.29 | 17.26 ±3.07 | |
| Study group – rural area residents, n = 20 | 36.20 ±6.76 | 19.20 ±4.11 | 17.00 ±4.24 | NS |
| Reference group – rural area residents | 34.73 ±4.83 | 17.34 ±2.91 | 17.39 ±3.21 | |
| Study group – urban area residents, n = 26 | 36.68 ±5.99 | 18.88 ±2.803 | 17.80 ±4.06 | < 0.05 |
| Reference group – urban area residents | 33.63 ±5.1 | 16.68 ±3.673 | 16.92 ±3.01 | |
1
P < 0.05 – perceived strength in study group vs reference group.
2
P < 0.05 – perceived strength in boys from study group vs. boys from reference group.
3
P < 0.05 – perceived strength in urban area residents from study group vs. urban area residents from reference group.