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Table 2 Characteristics of focus group participants (n = 49)

From: Worker perspectives on the impact of non-standard workdays on worker and family well-being: A qualitative study

Characteristic

N(%) or

Mean (SD)

Age (years)

46 (10)

Male

45 (92)

Race

 African, African American, Black

 European Descent, White

 Multiracial and other races

12 (25)

26 (53)

11 (22)

Education

 Less than high school diploma or equivalency

 High school diploma or equivalency

 Associate’s degree, certificate, or some college

 Bachelor’s degree

 Master’s degree

1 (2)

23 (47)

17 (35)

6 (12)

2 (4)

Marital status

 Married or live with partner

 Divorced or separated

 Single, never married

34 (70)

7 (14)

8 (16)

Dependents

 Adult dependents

 Child dependents

15 (32)

24 (49)

Industry

 Transportation

 Corrections

 Manufacturing

25 (51)

17 (35)

7 (14)

Shift

 First shift

 Second shift

 Irregular schedule or hours

 Multiple

41 (84)

1 (2)

1 (2)

6 (12)

Supervisory responsibility

 No supervisory responsibility

 Team leader, supervisor, or manager

35 (71)

14 (29)