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Table 4 Comparison of the perceived quality of the relationship, well-being, and closeness with one’s partner, between dyads with congruent views and discrete views

From: A 'good dyadic relationship' between older couples with one having mild cognitive impairment: a Q-methodology

 

With congruent views

(n = 11 dyads)

With discrete views

(n = 10 dyads)

p^

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

Perceived quality of the relationship (range: 1 – 10)

7.13 (1.3)

8.1 (1.5)

.005

Geriatric Depression Scale (range: 0 – 15)

3.0 (2.9)

4 (4.2)

.360

Inclusion of the Other in the Self Scale (range: 1 – 7)

5.3 (1.1)

6.1 (0.9)

.023

  1. Note: ^ Kruskal–Wallis test