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. 2022 Feb 1;51(3):585–597. doi: 10.1007/s10964-022-01573-w

Table 1.

Means, standard deviations and ranges of main predictor and outcome variables

Variable Mean SD Range
Change in number of friendsa 0.254 2.240 −7–7
Change in friendship qualitya 0.024 0.349 −2–2
Reported change in contact with friends during pandemic 2.290 1.044 1–5
Frequency of electronic communication during pandemic 3.523 0.966 1–5
Satisfaction with electronic communication during pandemic 3.411 0.981 1–5
Pre-pandemic (i.e., post-high school)
Social anxiety 2.466 0.868 1–5
Depressive symptoms 1.770 0.695 1–4
Loneliness 2.398 0.987 1–5
During COVID-19 pandemic
Social anxiety 2.567 0.939 1–5
Depressive symptoms 1.953 0.729 1–4
Loneliness 2.308 1.010 1–5
Generalized anxiety 6.480 5.465 0–21

Note. aAssessed based on survey responses pre-pandemic (i.e., post-high school) and during the COVID-19 pandemic.