Table 1 Characteristics of the 2011 and 2016 samples
From: Validity of the older people quality of life-7 domains (OQoL-7) scale
Characteristics | Sample 2011 (N = 1117) | Sample 2016 (N = 1091) |
|---|---|---|
Age, years | ||
Range | 73–77 | 73–77 |
Mean (SD) | 75.0 (1.4) | 74.8 (1.4) |
Sex, N (%) | ||
Women | 674 (60.3%) | 672 (61.6%) |
Men | 443 (39.7%) | 419 (38.4%) |
Education,a N (%) | ||
Basic compulsory | 258 (23.2%) | 185 (17.0%) |
Apprenticeship | 451 (40.6%) | 436 (40.0%) |
Baccalaureate/Prof. degree | 266 (23.9%) | 278 (25.5%) |
University/high school | 136 (12.2%) | 192 (17.6%) |
Gross monthly income, N (%) | ||
< 2500 CHF | 205 (23.3%) | 227 (24.6%) |
2500 to < 5000 CHF | 500 (56.8%) | 514 (55.8%) |
5000 to < 7500 CHF | 142 (16.1%) | 140 (15.2%) |
> 7500 CHF | 34 (3.9%) | 41 (4.5%) |
Living arrangement, N (%) | ||
Alone | 442 (39.8%) | 496 (45.6%) |
With spouse (married or not) | 609 (54.9%) | 534 (49.0%) |
Other living arrangement | 59 (5.3%) | 59 (5.4%) |