Table 2.
Analyses of differences in distress (IES-6 total score) within sociodemographic characteristics for each wave a.
| Wave 1 | Statistical Difference | Wave 2 | Statistical Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 9.25 (4.70) | t (668) = −0.94, d = −0.07 | 8.16 (4.90) | t (668) = −2.22 *, d = −0.17 |
| Female | 9.86 (4.41) | 9.00 (4.81) | ||
| Age group | ||||
| 18–25 | 8.28 (4.56) | F (2, 667) = 8.02 ***, η2 = 0.02 (post hoc: 18–25 < 26–39, 40 or more) | 6.98 (4.50) | F (2, 667) = 8.02 ***, η2 = 0.02 (post hoc: 18–25 < 26–39, 40 or more) |
| 26–39 | 9.87 (4.06) | 8.89 (5.02) | ||
| 40 or more | 10.15 (4.35) | 9.08 (4.70) | ||
| Having children | ||||
| Adult children | 10.19 (4.04) | F (2, 667) = 5.12 **, η2 = 0.01 (post hoc: No children < Adult, Young children) | 9.23 (4.44) | F (2, 667) = 5.70 **, η2 = 0.01 (post hoc: No children < Adult, Young children) |
| Underaged children | 10.06 (4.61) | 9.01 (4.93) | ||
| No children | 8.90 (4.64) | 7.73 (4.92) | ||
| Having a high-risk medical condition | ||||
| No diagnosis | 9.19 (4.34) | t (668) = −5.07 ***, d = −0.44 | 8.02 (4.69) | t (668) = −5.65 ***, d = −0.49 |
| With diagnosis | 11.17 (4.76) | 10.38 (4.93) |
Notes: * p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001. a Only demographics that proved statistically significant difference in at least one wave are reported.