Table 1

Background characteristics of total study sample (n=164)

CharacteristicMean (±SD) or
Frequency (%)
Age (years) (range 19–28 years)22.7 (±1.56)
Time since transfer* (3–6 years)4.7 (±1.13)
Gender†
Female99 (60.7%)
Male64 (39.3%)
Educational level†
Low/middle125 (76.7%)
High38 (23.3%)
Paid or volunteer job†
Yes137 (84.0%)
No26 (16.0%)
Living†
With parents99 (60.7%)
Independent (on own)64 (39.3%)
  • *n=112.

  • †n=163.