Table 2 Comparison of predictors and dependent variables among migrants and local counterparts
Variables | Migrant sample (n = 712) | Local sample (n = 303) | Chi/t-test |
|---|---|---|---|
Social connections (Mean ± SD) |  |  |  |
Family cohesion | 66.0 ± 11.4 | 70.3 ± 13.3 | -4.936*** |
Peer association | 25.9 ± 4.8 | 26.9 ± 4.4 | -3.451** |
Teacher relations | 19.8 ± 3.9 | 19.7 ± 4.0 | 0.257 |
Social cohesion | 21.8 ± 4.0 | 23.0 ± 4.2 | -4.347*** |
Self-rated physical health (%) | Â | Â | Â |
Excellent/good | 60.5 | 51.8 | 6.629* |
Poor | 8.6 | 14.2 | 7.31** |
Mental wellbeing (Mean ± SD) |  |  |  |
Depression | 17.2 ± 9.5 | 15.6 ± 9.3 | 2.39* |
Self-esteem | 28.3 ± 4.4 | 29.9 ± 5.0 | -5.061*** |