Table 2 Participant Demographics
Befriendees (N = 23) | Volunteers (N = 31)a | |
|---|---|---|
Male N (%) | 11 (47.8) | 9 (29.0) |
Mean Age | 57.7 (22-94 yrs) | 42.4 (20-68 yrs) |
Employment N (%) | ||
Employed | 1 (4.3) | 20 (64.5) |
Unemployed | 12 (52.2) | 6 (19.4) |
Retired | 9 (39.1) | 2 (6.5) |
Voluntary work | 1 (4.3) | 0 (0) |
Student | 0 (0) | 3 (9.7) |
Living Situation N (%) | ||
With partner | 2 (8.7) | 16 (51.6) |
With parents | 2 (8.7) | 3 (9.7) |
With child/ren < 18 yrs | 1 (4.3) | 4 (12.9) |
With child/ren ≥ 18 yrs | 2 (8.7) | 2 (6.5) |
With flatmates | 2 (8.7) | 3 (9.7) |
Live alone | 13 (56.5) | 3 (9.7) |
Primary Diagnosis N (%) | ||
Mood/anxiety disorder | 16 (69.6) | – |
Personality disorder | 2 (8.7) | – |
Psychosis | 3 (13.0) | – |
Prefer not to say | 2 (8.7) | – |