Table 1 Means, standard deviations, and gender differences of all measures
Measured variables (minimum–maximum) | Boys | Girls | Boys versus girls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 1547) | (n = 1503) | (n = 3050) | ||
M (SD) | M (SD) | t | p value | |
Knowledge of dating violence total score (0–5) | 3.3 (1.6) | 3.9 (1.3) | −11.8 | <0.001 |
Self-esteem total score (10–40) | 25.9 (4.9) | 24.0 (5.3) | 9.8 | <0.001 |
Conservative attitudes toward sexual activities total score (3–12) | 9.1 (2.6) | 9.1 (2.4) | 0.1 | 0.992 |
Attitudes toward equal dating relationship total score (3–12) | 10.3 (1.8) | 10.6 (1.7) | −5.4 | <0.001 |
Positive relationship with school teacher total score (3–12) | 8.1 (1.8) | 8.2 (1.8) | −2.1 | 0.033 |
Recognition of dating violence signs total score (0–10) | 7.5 (2.5) | 7.4 (2.3) | 1.3 | 0.199 |
Physical violence (0–4) | 3.4 (0.9) | 3.4 (0.8) | 1.1 | 0.263 |
Psychological violence (0–5) | 3.4 (1.6) | 3.3 (1.5) | 1.3 | 0.194 |
Sexual violence (0–1) | 0.8 (0.4) | 0.8 (0.4) | −0.6 | 0.524 |