Means (SD) of domain and subdomain standardised scores by social class gradient. Higher scores = better health for all domains and subdomains. (n=3309 adolescents)
| Domain/subdomain | 1 Lower social class (n=825, 24.9%) | 2 Middle social class (n=1001, 30.3%) | 3 Higher social class (n=1483, 44.8%) | Significant comparisons†|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Linear regression model with age, sex, and rurality as covariates. *p<0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001. | ||||
| Satisfaction | 16.3 (5.35) | 17.1 (5.13) | 18.3 (4.88) | 3>1,2***; 2>1* |
| Overall satisfaction | 18.6 (5.41) | 19.3 (5.03) | 20.3 (4.85) | 3>1,2***; 2>1* |
| Self esteem | 17.7 (5.90) | 18.4 (5.91) | 19.2 (5.30) | 3>1*** |
| Discomfort | 18.3 (5.92) | 19.0 (5.51) | 19.2 (5.55) | ns |
| Physical discomfort | 18.7 (6.27) | 19.5 (5.58) | 19.4 (5.62) | 2>1* |
| Emotional discomfort | 17.5 (5.44) | 18.1 (5.37) | 18.8 (5.25) | 3>1** |
| Limitations | 20.8 (4.59) | 21.0 (4.46) | 21.2 (4.29) | 3>1* |
| Resilience | 19.9 (5.36) | 21.0 (5.55) | 22.4 (5.55) | 3,2>1***; 3>2*** |
| Family involvement | 19.1 (5.69) | 20.0 (5.21) | 20.5 (5.05) | 3>1***; 2>1** |
| Problem solving | 15.5 (6.26) | 15.9 (6.33) | 17.2 (6.08) | 3>1,2*** |
| Physical activity | 21.1 (4.98) | 22.1 (4.97) | 23.0 (5.27) | 3>1,2***; 2>1*** |
| Home safety | 19.9 (5.18) | 20.9 (5.30) | 22.7 (5.29) | 3>1,2***; 2>1*** |
| Risks | 20.3 (6.17) | 20.2 (6.09) | 20.9 (5.94) | 3>1** |
| Individual risks | 21.0 (6.74) | 20.8 (6.71) | 21.5 (6.65) | 3>1* |
| Threats to achieve | 20.0 (5.07) | 20.1 (5.02) | 20.5 (4.88) | 3>1* |
| Peer influences | 18.8 (6.53) | 18.5 (6.46) | 19.2 (6.23) | NS |
| Achievement | 20.4 (4.98) | 21.4 (4.72) | 22.4 (4.96) | 3,2>1***; 3>2** |
| Academic perform | 19.9 (4.87) | 20.9 (4.78) | 21.9 (4.93) | 3>1,2***; 2>1*** |
| Work performance | 21.2 (4.73) | 21.2 (4.52) | 21.0 (4.94) | NS |
| Disorders | 19.1 (5.88) | 19.3 (6.18) | 19.3 (5.92) | NS |
| Acute major | 18.6 (6.69) | 19.0 (7.16) | 19.2 (6.26) | NS |
| Acute minor | 18.4 (6.23) | 18.4 (5.87) | 18.6 (5.74) | NS |
| Recurrent | 20.2 (4.99) | 20.4 (4.92) | 20.2 (5.00) | NS |
| L-T medical | 19.4 (5.78) | 19.5 (6.75) | 19.8 (5.86) | NS |
| L-T surgical | 19.0 (6.36) | 19.0 (6.70) | 18.5 (7.30) | 1,2>3* |
| Psychosocial | 19.6 (5.54) | 20.2 (5.38) | 20.0 (5.85) | NS |