| MEAN ± SD | RANGE |
---|---|---|
Children’s age (y)a | 9 ± 4.5 | 2–15 |
Parents’ age (y) | 38 ± 8.4 | 22–51 |
 | N | % |
Parents’ gender | ||
 Females / Males | 11 / 1 | 92 / 8 |
Number of children | ||
 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 | 1 / 2 / 6 / 3 | 8.3 / 16.7 / 50 / 25 |
Ethnic background | ||
 White / Asian | 11 / 1 | 91.7 / 8.3 |
Country of birth | ||
 Northern Ireland | 7 | 58.3 |
 England | 3 | 25 |
 Poland | 1 | 8.3 |
 Vietnam | 1 | 8.3 |
Employment | ||
 Employed full-time | 1 | 8.3 |
 Employed part-time | 3 | 25 |
 Home duties | 7 | 58.3 |
 Long-term sickness / disability | 1 | 8.3 |
Location of residence | ||
 Urban / Rural | 9 / 3 | 75 / 25 |
Education level | ||
 Secondary school | 4 | 33.3 |
 Non-degree qualification | 3 | 25 |
 University qualification | 5 | 41.7 |
Eligibility for benefits | ||
 Yes / No | 9 / 3 | 75 / 25 |
Marital status | ||
 Married or living with partner | 6 | 50 |
 Single | 3 | 25 |
 Separated | 3 | 25 |