Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study sample in sixth grade
From: Psychosocial predictors of sexual initiation and high-risk sexual behaviors in early adolescence
Variable | Total Sample a N = 1,175 |
|---|---|
Age (Mean (SD)) | 11.8 (0.72) |
Ethnicity | Â |
   African-American | 64.2% |
   Hispanic | 26.4% |
   White | 9.4% |
Family structure | Â |
   Single parent | 39.9% |
   Other | 60.1% |
Mother's education (High school or higher) | 88.9% |
Father's education (High school or higher) | 89.9% |
Lunch status | Â |
   Free | 64.9% |
   Reduced Fee | 9.0% |
   No | 26.1% |