Table 2.
Participant Demographic and Health Characteristics (N = 66)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Self-identified as female | 41 (62) |
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| Completed high school or some postsecondary education | 46 (78) |
|
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| Work for pay | 18 (27.3) |
|
| |
| Living arrangements | |
| Alone | 32 (54.2) |
| With family/friends | 23 (39) |
| Group or care home | 4 (6.1) |
|
| |
| Family they can count on to help with problems | 51 (77.3) |
|
| |
| Sufficient income to meet their needs | 26 (39.4) |
|
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| Internet usage | |
| At least once/week | 66 (100) |
| More than once/week | 47 (71.2) |
| Purpose | |
| Social media | 40 (60.6) |
| Health and wellness | 29 (43.9) |
| Sports and leisure | 14 (21.2) |
| General information | 45 (68.2) |
|
| |
| Anxiety | 39 (59.1) |
| Depression | 38 (57.6) |
| Bipolar | 10 (15.2) |
| PTSD | 9 (13.6) |
| ADHD | 7 (10.6) |
| OCD | 6 (9.1) |
| Schizophrenia | 3 (4.5) |
| Substance misuse | 2 (3.0) |
| Asperger | 1 (1.5) |
| Other | 22 (33.3) |
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| |
| Arthritis | 8 (12.1) |
| Diabetes | 6 (9.1) |
| Cardiovascular | 3 (4.5) |
| Chronic pain | 3 (4.5) |
| Cancer | 2 (3.0) |
| Sleep apnea | 2 (3.0) |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 (1.5) |
| Parkinson's | 1 (1.5) |
| Osteoporosis | 0 (0) |
| Other | 17 (25.8) |
| None reported | 35 (53.0) |
Note. ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; OCD = obsessive-compulsive disorder; PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder.