Table 5 Pretest comparison between experimental and control groups in behavioral intention, psychosocial skills, knowledge, and beliefs
Experimental group | Control group | t | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
Behavioral intention | |||
Smoking | 1.05 (0.30) | 1.07 (0.33) | −0.87 |
Drinking | 1.37 (0.70) | 1.54 (0.86) | −3.16** |
Cough mixture misuse | 1.06 (0.33) | 1.06 (0.33) | 0.19 |
Inhaling organic solvent | 1.04 (0.25) | 1.03 (0.25) | 0.22 |
Ketamine use | 1.02 (0.19) | 1.01 (0.16) | 0.57 |
Heroin use | 1.03 (0.25) | 1.02 (0.22) | 0.56 |
Gambling | 1.13 (0.43) | 1.20 (0.53) | −2.27* |
Uncontrollable Internet use | 1.66 (0.85) | 1.91 (0.94) | −4.08*** |
Skill acquisition | 5.00 (0.65) | 4.85 (0.68) | 3.06** |
Knowledge | 12.12 (2.85) | 11.33 (3.30) | 3.62*** |
Beliefs | 5.26 (0.65) | 5.13 (0.75) | 2.63** |