Table 2.
Characteristics of participants’ family setting during childhood
| Variables | Total N = 62 | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Family type/structure | ||
| Nuclear | 21 | 33.9 |
| Single-parent | 16 | 25.8 |
| Polygynous (with mother present) | 8 | 12.9 |
| Polygynous (without mother present) | 3 | 4.9 |
| Step family | 6 | 9.7 |
| Extended | 5 | 8.1 |
| Grandparent family | 3 | 4.8 |
| Number of siblings | ||
| Only child | 6 | 9.7 |
| 1–3 | 17 | 27.4 |
| 4–6 | 25 | 40.3 |
| 7–9 | 8 | 12.9 |
| >10 | 6 | 9.7 |
| Position among siblings | ||
| Only child | 6 | 9.7 |
| Oldest brother of brothers | 4 | 6.5 |
| Youngest brother of brothers | 9 | 14.5 |
| Oldest brother of sisters | 4 | 6.5 |
| Youngest brother of sisters | 3 | 4.8 |
| Oldest sister of sisters | 11 | 17.7 |
| Youngest sister of sisters | 8 | 12.9 |
| Oldest sister of brothers | 7 | 11.2 |
| Youngest sister of brothers | 5 | 8.1 |
| The middle child | 5 | 8.1 |
Source: Field survey 2020