Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the total sample and by groups
Sociodemographic characteristics | Total sample (N = 109) | Borderline personality disorder group (n = 47) | Clinical comparison group (n = 62) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (Mean ± SD) | 16.1 ± 1.1 | 15.9 ± 1.2 | 16.2 ± 1.1 |
Range in years | 13–18 | 13–18 | 13–18 |
Gender | |||
 Male | 44 (40.4%) | 14 (29.8%) | 27 (43.5%) |
 Female | 65 (59.6%) | 33 (70.2%) | 35 (56.5%) |
Educational level | |||
 Primary School | 55 (50.5%) | 28 (59.6%) | 27 (43.5%) |
 High School | 18 (16.5%) | 4 (8.5%) | 14 (22.6%) |
 Youth education | 14 (12.8%) | 3 (6.4%) | 11 (17.7%) |
 None | 22 (20.2%) | 12 (25.5%) | 10 (16.1%) |
Upbringing | |||
 Both parents | 59 (54.1%) | 24 (51.1%) | 35 (56.5%) |
 Mother | 44 (40.4%) | 19 (40.4%) | 25 (40.3%) |
 Father | 2 (1.8%) | 2 (4.3%) | 0 (0%) |
 Fostercare | 4 (3.7%) | 2 (4.3%) | 2 (3.2%) |
Current living arrangements | |||
 Parents | 89 (81.7%) | 37 (78.7%) | 52 (83.9%) |
 Appartment | 2 (1.8%) | 2 (4.3%) | 0 (0%) |
 Fostercare | 18 (16.5%) | 8 (17.0%) | 10 (16.1%) |
Civil Status | |||
 Single | 77 (61.5%) | 29 (61.7%) | 38 (61.3%) |
 In a relationship | 42 (38.5%) | 18 (38.3%) | 24 (38.7%) |
Job-status (beside school) | |||
 In a job | 31 (38.4%) | 12 (25.5%) | 19 (30.6%) |
 Not in a job | 78 (71.6%) | 35 (74.5%) | 43 (69.4%) |