Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics
| Variable | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Female, n (%) | 183 (61) |
| African American, n (%) | 249 (82) |
| Single parent household, n (%) | 153 (53) |
| Age, T1 | 11.71 (0.77) |
| Age, T2 | 27.37 (1.19) |
| Parental educationa, T1 | 4.28 (1.70) |
| Household incomeb, T1 | 6.49 (3.78) |
| Neighborhood disorder, T1 | 0.32 (0.45) |
| Neighborhood % males unemployed, T1 | 4.78 (3.46) |
| Neighborhood % renter occupied, T1 | 34.25 (17.17) |
| Neighborhood % poverty, T1 | 18.43 (11.97) |
| Neighborhood % single parent, T1 | 24.64 (12.07) |
| Harsh discipline, T1 | 0.91 (0.80) |
| Inconsistent discipline, T1 | 0.69 (0.72) |
| Parental nurturance, T1 | 1.58 (0.39) |
| Parent BMI, T1 | 33.62 (8.41) |
| Child BMI %, T1 | 74.43 (27.34) |
| Adult BMI, T2 | 31.53 (11.46) |
| C-Reactive protein (mg/L), T2 | 4.75 (8.14) |
| Cortisol (μg/dL), T2 | 10.93 (4.44) |
a
Scores ranged from 1 (<high school) to 8 (graduate or professional degree).
b
Scores ranged from 1 (<$5,000 a year) to 13 (>$90,000 a year).