Table 6 Differences in GSS scores based on demographic data (UK)
Category | n | Mean | SD | t value/F value | p value | Multiple comparison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | 49 | 5.31 | 4.29 | −1.72 | † | |
Female | 211 | 6.52 | 4.46 | ||||
Age | 20s | 25 | 8.32 | 3.87 | 5.74 | ** | 20s > 40s * 20s > 50s ** 30s > 40s * 30s > 50s ** |
30s | 73 | 7.39 | 4.77 | ||||
40s | 130 | 5.70 | 4.01 | ||||
50 and over | 32 | 4.58 | 4.02 | ||||
Occupation | Student | 17 | 8.65 | 4.14 | 3.06 | * | Others > Part-time† |
Housewife | 114 | 6.23 | 4.31 | ||||
Full-time | 100 | 10.00 | 4.42 | ||||
Part-time | 7 | 4.78 | 5.51 | ||||
(Other) | −18 | 6.35 | 4.35 | ||||
Family status | Unmarried | 57 | 7.33 | 4.19 | 2.15 | * | Unmarried > Married * |
Married | 196 | 5.92 | 4.41 | ||||
(Other) | (7) | 8.00 | 6.33 | ||||
Children | Yes | 163 | 6.20 | 4.69 | -.42 | n.s. | - |
No | 97 | 6.43 | 4.02 | ||||
Duration of stay | Within 2 years | 60 | 5.75 | 4.13 | 2.98 | * | 2–10 years > over 10 years † |
2–10 years | 131 | 6.95 | 4.64 | ||||
Over 10 years | 69 | 5.51 | 4.20 | ||||