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Table 11 Gender differences in confidence to help a peer

From: Australian adolescents’ beliefs and help-seeking intentions towards peers experiencing symptoms of depression and alcohol misuse

How confident would you be to…

Males

Females

t(df)

p

 

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

  

Talk to Sarah about your concerns? a

2.48

.874

2.52

.789

−1.194 (2.442)

0.233

Help Sarah seek professional help? a

2.85

.836

3.01

.746

−5.008 (2437)

<0.001

Talk to Samuel about your concerns? b

2.49

.950

2.26

.845

6.228 (2413)

<0.001

Help Samuel seek professional help? b

2.77

.875

2.76

.807

0.331 (2404)

0.741

  1. aDepression; bAlcohol misuse
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