Table 2 Comparing the means of positive and negative subgroup scores on the PAS total scale and its subscales across different independent variables (child age, maternal age, father age) using independent samples t-test, as well as comparing the distribution of positive and negative subgroup scores on PAS total scale and its subscales as regards categorical independent variables (number of sibs, device failure) using chi-square for independence
Statistical test | Dependent variable; independent variable | Generalized anxiety | Social anxiety | OCD | Separation anxiety | Physical injury | Total PAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent t-test | Child age | 1.28 (0.208) | − 0.882 (0.383) | 0.316 (0.754) | 0.633 (0.533) | − 0.209 (0.836) | 1.245 (0.221) |
Mother age | − 0.275 (0.785) | − 1.134 (0.111) | 0.330 (0.743) | − 0.174 (0.863) | − 0.842 (0.405) | − 0.337 (0.738) | |
Father age | − 0.1.07 (0.291) | − 1.632 (0.264) | 0.260 (0.796) | 0.448 (0.657) | − 0.624 (0.537) | − 0.118 (0.907) | |
Chi-square | Number of sibs | 0.328 (0.849) | 2.027 (0.363) | 2.485 (0.289) | 1.031 (0.597) | 1.131 (0.568) | 0.342 (0.559) |
Device failure | 3.367 (0.067) | 2.353 (0.125) | 0.853 (0.356) | 1.212 (0.217) | 0.135 (0.714) | 0.154 (0.926) |