Table 2 Comparison of key pre-baseline and conduct problems covariates (scale variables) for children with behaviour problems ages 6–10, comparing those who go on to have antisocial behaviour (ASB) with those who do not
Scale variables | Child’s age at measurement | No ASB age 16–21 | ASB age 16–21 | t(df) | pa | 95% CI of difference | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (sd) | Mean (sd) | ||||||
Mother’s age | Birth | 29.0 (4.6) | 28.2 (4.9) | 2.79(1207) | 0.005 | 0.25,1.43 | 1209 |
Stressful life events score | 47 months | 13.6 (10.7) | 17.1 (12.0) | −4.72(1117) | < 0.001 | −4.96,-2.05 | 1119 |
Financial difficulties | 33 months | 3.3 (3.7) | 4.6 (4.3) | −5.24(1108) | < 0.001 | −1.91,-0.82 | 1110 |
Conduct problems | 6 years | 3.26 (1.62) | 3.66 (1.58) | −3.68(1108) | < 0.001 | −.062,-0.19 | 1090 |