Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of Study Participants (N = 144)
Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age: Mean at Wave 1 (Range) | 21.51 (18.83-24.91) |
Race/Ethnicity | |
 African American | 101 (70.1) |
 White | 40 (27.8) |
 Multiracial | 3 (2.1) |
Sexual orientation | |
 Heterosexual orientation | 107 (74.3) |
 Bisexual orientation | 23 (16) |
 Gay/lesbian/homosexual orientation | 12 (8.3) |
 Not sure | 2 (1.4) |
Marital status | |
 Never married | 134 (93.1) |
 Married/living with someone | 10 (6.9) |
Education level | |
 Grade 7 to 12 did not graduate high school | 14 (9.7) |
 High school/HS equivalent | 60 (41.7) |
 College (graduated 2-year or 4-year college/part college) | 67 (46.5) |
 Graduate/professional school (completed/part graduate or professional school) | 3 (2.1) |
Employment status | |
 Homemaker | 2 (1.4) |
 Did not work due to disability | 2 (1.4) |
 Did not work | 49 (34) |
 Worked full time | 36 (25) |
 Worked part time | 55 (38.2) |