Participant characteristics (mothers n=24; preschool children n=27)
| N | Per cent | |
|---|---|---|
| Area of recruitment | 5 | 20.8 |
| Low-SES | ||
| Mid-SES | 6 | 25 |
| High-SES | 7 | 29.2 |
| Rural subgroup | ||
| Mid-SES | 6 | 25 |
| Mothers’ details | ||
| Lone parent | 4 | 16.7 |
| Mothers’ employment | ||
| None | 15 | 62.5 |
| Part-time | 6 | 25 |
| Full-time | 3 | 12.5 |
| Child details | ||
| Child age (years) | ||
| 2 | 3 | 11.1 |
| 3 | 17 | 63 |
| 4 | 7 | 25.9 |
| Child sex | ||
| Female | 12 | 44.4 |
| Male | 15 | 55.6 |
| Younger siblings | ||
| Yes | 7 | 25.9 |
| No | 20 | 74.1 |
| Older siblings | ||
| Yes | 11 | 40.7 |
| No | 16 | 59.3 |
| Only child | 7 | 25.9 |
SES, socioeconomic status.