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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the interviewees

From: Living on social assistance with chronic illness: Buffering and undermining features to well-being

Characteristics

No of interviewees (17)

Gender

 

   Female

11

   Male

6

Age

 

   19-30

4

   31-49

9

   50-63

4

Ethnic background

 

   Swedish

5

   Second generation immigrant

1

   Foreign born

11

Marital status

 

   Single

5

   Married/lives with a partner

4

   Divorced

7

   Widow

1

Educational background

 

   Academic

1

   Upper secondary school

3

   Basic compulsory school or secondary school

10

   No diploma/not completed school

3