Table 1 Sample socio-demographic characteristics (n = 27)
Characteristic | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | 13 (48.1%) |
Male | 14 (51.9%) | |
Age | Median (range) | 69 (49–91) years |
Marital status | Single | 1 (3.7%) |
Married/living with partner | 20 (74.1%) | |
Divorced/separated | 4 (14.8%) | |
Widowed | 2 (7.4%) | |
Living with others or alone | Living with spouse/partner/children | 21 (77.8%) |
Living alone | 6 (22.2%) | |
Highest level of general education completed | Secondary general or intermediate school leaving certificate | 5 (18.5%) |
Intermediate school-leaving certificate | 22 (81.5%) | |
Professional training | Vocational training (dual system) | 2 (7.4%) |
Full-time vocational school | 2 (7.4%) | |
Craftsman and technical school | 3 (11.1%) | |
University of applied sciences degree | 3 (11.1%) | |
University degree | 17 (63.0%) | |
Occupational status | Employed | 8 (29.6%) |
Retired | 19 (70.4%) | |
Net household income (missing: n = 1) | ≤ 2,600 € | 2 (7.7%) |
2,601 to 3,600 € | 4 (15.4%) | |
3,601 to 5,000 € | 7 (26.9%) | |
≥ 5,001 € | 13 (50.0%) |