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Table 2 Descriptive and Chi-Square Results for Differences between TS and Control Groups in Attachment Security and Ability to Form Friendships

From: Factors impacting the quality of peer relationships of youth with Tourette’s syndrome

Variable

Group

χ 2

 

TS Group (n = 86)

Control Group (n =108)

Total

χ 2

df

p

Attachment (AQC)

      

Secure

49 (57 %)

102 (94 %)

151 (78 %)

36.5

1

<.001

Insecure

37 (43 %)

6 (6 %)

45 (23 %)

   

Difficulty Forming Friendships

   

37.3

1

<.001

Yes

33 (38 %)

4 (4 %)

37 (19 %)

   

No

53 (62 %)

106 (96 %)

159 (81 %)