Chart 11

Distribution of QOL Inventory Respondent Rating: Total Group

Whether these patterns held true when analyzed by varying characteristics was then investigated. To address that question the data were further analyzed according to, ethnic group, entry level and perceived socio-economic level.

TABLE XVIII
Average T-Scores by Ethnic Group

The average T-scores for the various ethnic groups did not show wide variability and the average scores were all above average with the Asian group showing the lowest overall satisfaction levels. The data were also reviewed in terms of the respondent’s perceived family socioeconomic level.

TABLE XIX
Average T-Scores by Socio-Economic Level