Table 2.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample.
| Variables | Male (n = 60) | Female (n = 60) | t-Value | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M ± SD | M ± SD | |||
| Age (years) | 71.6 ± 1.25 | 72.3 ± 1.28 | 1.281 | 0.09 |
| Weight (kg) | 69.13 ± 4.82 | 62.56 ± 5.17 | 3.675 * | 0.00 |
| Height (cm) | 170.76 ± 7.18 | 159.94 ± 6.34 | 7.856 * | 0.00 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.71 ± 1.65 | 24.46 ± 1.73 | −1.95 | 0.07 |
| Previous occupation (retired) | % | % | t-value | p-value |
| Cultural and educational institutions | 8.5 | 9.5 | −1.15 | 0.14 |
| Public utilities | 8.0 | 9.5 | 1.56 | 0.08 |
| Restaurant or hotel business | 8.0 | 11.0 | −3.42 * | 0.01 |
| Transportation industry | 13.0 | 5.5 | 5.82 * | 0.00 |
| Construction industry | 17.0 | 8.5 | 6.17 * | 0.00 |
| Manufacturing | 7.5 | 5.5 | 2.06 | 0.07 |
| News advertising | 4.5 | 8.0 | −3.54 * | 0.00 |
| Medical and health care industry | 5.5 | 13.5 | −6.58 * | 0.00 |
| Entertainment industry | 8.5 | 8.0 | 1.07 | 0.26 |
| Service industry | 10.5 | 10.5 | 0.84 | 0.54 |
| General business | 9.0 | 10.5 | −1.635 | 0.09 |
| Current residence status | % | % | t-value | p-value |
| Live alone | 14.0 | 3.0 | 10.65 | 0.00 |
| Live with spouse | 44.0 | 49.0 | −3.44 * | 0.01 |
| Living with spouse and children | 39.5 | 47.0 | −9.39 * | 0.00 |
| Live with friends | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.15 | 0.13 |
* p < 0.05. Means ± standard deviations presented as M ± SD.