Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of the Sample and Distribution of Study Variables
| N (%) | Mean (S.D.) | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 66.8 (8.60) | 55 | 93 | |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 300 (40.43) | |||
| Female | 537 (59.57) | |||
| Education | 11.21 (3.50) | 0 | 17 | |
| Family Income | 27,652.31 (34,089.94) | 0 | 450,000 | |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married/Cohabiting | 250 (39.17) | |||
| Separated/Divorced/Widowed | 517 (54.07) | |||
| Never Married | 60 (6.22) | |||
| Region | ||||
| Northeast | 108 (15.79) | |||
| North Central | 154 (19.31) | |||
| South | 525 (55.62) | |||
| West | 50 (9.28) | |||
| Chronic Health Conditions | 2.64 (1.90) | 0 | 11 | |
| Service Attendance | 3.28 (1.10) | 1 | 5 | |
| Frequency of Contact with Church Members | 4.30 (1.64) | 1 | 6 | |
| Subjective Closeness to Church Members | 3.31 (0.86) | 1 | 4 | |
| Racial Discrimination | 5.69 (8.67) | 0 | 50 | |
| Any 12-Month DSM-IV Disorder | ||||
| Yes | 54 (6.25) | |||
| No | 732 (93.75) | |||
| Number of 12-Month DSM-IV Disorders | 0.10 (0.42) | 0 | 3 |
Percents and N are presented for categorical variables and Means and Standard Deviations are presented for continuous variables. Percentages are weighted and frequencies are un-weighted.