Table 2 Comparison of outcome measures between intervention and control groups at baseline
Outcomes | Intervention (n = 30) | Control (n = 30) | Difference (p-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
M (SD) / n (%) | M (SD) / n (%) | ||
Primary outcomes | |||
 Loneliness | 3.27 (1.41) | 2.63 (1.21) | −1.86(.07)a |
 Social support | 22.10 (7.67) | 23 (6.64) | .49(.63)a |
 Barriers to social participation | 5.333 (2.218) | 3.8 (1.064) | −2.939(.0033)b |
Secondary outcomes | |||
 Life satisfaction |  |  | .052c |
 Unsatisfied | 7 (23.33%) | 1 (3.33%) |  |
 Satisfied | 23 (76.67%) | 29 (96.67%) |  |
 Happiness | 6.60 (2.03) | 6.90 (1.79) | .523(.601)b |
 Depression |  |  | .552c |
 No | 21 (70%) | 24 (80%) |  |
 Yes | 9 (30%) | 6 (20%) |  |
 Anxiety | .87 (1.59) | 1 (1.62) | .296(.767)b |
 Resilience | 5.37 (1.52) | 5.80 (1.45) | 1.131(.263)a |
 Purpose in life | 19.33 (9.84) | 20.83 (9.63) | .60(.55)a |