Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample (N = 220)
| Characteristic | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| Mean | 25.73 |
| SD | 6.08 |
| Sex | |
| Male | 156 (70.9) |
| Female | 64 (29.1) |
| Sexual orientation | |
| Gay | 112 (50.9) |
| Lesbian | 58 (26.4) |
| Bisexual | 50 (22.7) |
| Relationship status | |
| Single | 130 (59.1) |
| In a committed relationship | 78 (35.5) |
| Would rather not say/Other | 12 (5.4) |
| Religious belief | |
| Islam | 57 (25.9) |
| Christianity/Catholicism | 16 (7.3) |
| Buddhism/Taoism | 97 (44.0) |
| Hinduism | 25 (11.4) |
| Atheism/Other | 25 (11.4) |
| Highest level of education | |
| Primary/Secondary/Vocational/Technical School | 61 (27.7) |
| Diploma/Certificate | 51 (23.2) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 94 (42.7) |
| Master’s degree | 13 (5.9) |
| Other | 1 (0.5) |
| Monthly income | |
| RM999 or less | 66 (30.0) |
| RM1,000 to 1,999 | 32 (14.4) |
| RM2,000 to 2,999 | 38 (17.3) |
| RM3,000 to 3,999 | 38 (17.3) |
| RM4,000 to 4,999 | 23 (10.5) |
| RM5,000 and above | 23 (10.5) |