Table 1.
General characteristics of the participants (n = 70).
| Variables | Experimental Group | Control Group |
|---|---|---|
| n = 40 | n = 30 | |
| Age (years ± SD) | 15.8 ± 0.4 | 15.7 ± 0.5 |
| Family structure [%(n)] | ||
| mother | 98% (39) | 100% (30) |
| father | 85% (34) | 90% (27) |
| an orphanage or foster family/other people | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| Perceived family wealth [%(n)] | ||
| wealthy | 0% (0) | 10% (3) |
| rather wealthy | 35% (14) | 40% (12) |
| average | 60% (24) | 50% (15) |
| rather poor | 5% (2) | 0% (0) |
| poor | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| Parental education | ||
| Mother’s education [%(n)] | ||
| primary education | 1% (3) | 1% (3) |
| high education | 12% (30) | 6% (20) |
| tertiary education | 27% (68) | 23% (77) |
| Father’s education [%(n)] | ||
| primary education | 1% (3) | 0% (0) |
| high education | 16% (40) | 11% (37) |
| tertiary education | 23% (58) | 19% (63) |
| MVPA (min/day) [M ± SD] | 3.4 ± 1.4 | 4.2 ± 1.6 |
Note: M = mean, SD = standard deviation, MVPA = moderate and vigorous physical activity.