Table 4 Verification of differences in scores between strong and weak ego strength groups (N = 89)
Ego strength (N = 24) | Ego weakness (N = 63) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Factor | M (SD) | M (SD) | t |
Coping strategy | 8.50 (3.62) | 16.58 (16.59) | − 6.41*** |
Cognitive strategy | 13.29 (3.86) | 18.62 (5.32) | − 4.47*** |
Ego restriction | 5.63 (2.60) | 11.70 (5.15) | − 5.51*** |
Interpersonal functioning | 8.00 (2.48) | 10.67 (2.49) | − 4.47*** |
Frustration tolerance | 8.04 (3.47) | 12.24 (3.14) | − 7.64*** |
Total Score | 43.46 (12.05) | 71.81 (14.90) | − 9.16*** |