Table 1 Demographic and behavioral characteristics of study population stratified by high and low discounting
Variable | High delay discounting N (%) | Low delay discounting N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–24 years | 109 (40.2) | 416 (39.2) |
25 years or more | 162 (59.8) | 645 (60.8) |
Race | ||
White | 200 (73.8) | 828 (78.0) |
Non-white | 71 (26.2) | 233 (22.0) |
Income* | ||
$0–$14,999/year | 121 (44.7) | 393 (37.0) |
$15,000/year or more | 150 (55.4) | 668 (63.0) |
Education* | ||
High school or less | 76 (5.71) | 210 (19.8) |
At least some college | 195 (72.0) | 851 (80.2) |