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Table 1 Description of the study sample

From: How ambient temperature affects mood: an ecological momentary assessment study in Switzerland

  

N

%

Total

 

906

 

Sex

Male

410

45.3

 

Female

496

54.7

Age

< 65 years old

619

68.3

 

≥ 65 years old

287

31.7

Marital status

Single (living without a partner)

510

57.5

 

Married

377

42.5

Level of education

Low

221

24.4

 

Medium or high

683

75.6

Mental disorders

Total*

789*

 
 

Major Depressive Disorder (current)

79

10.0

 

Any anxiety disordera (current)

40

5.1

 

Schizophrenia (lifetime)

7

1.0

 

Bipolar disorder (lifetime)

19

2.4

Personality traits

Total

789*

 
 

A score above the 50th percentile (median) for neuroticism

395

50

  1. * Data on psychiatric disorders and neuroticism were not available for 117 participants (12.9%). Data were also not available for 2 participants regarding education and for 19 participants regarding marital status
  2. a Anxiety disorder: agoraphobia, social phobia, panic disorder, general anxiety disorder