Feasibility of the Positive Thoughts and Actions Prevention Program for Middle Schoolers at Risk for Depression

Table 1

Demographic characteristics of participants.

Characteristics	PTA group 𝑛 = 36		Control group 𝑛 = 31
Mean Age (SD)	12.97	(0.36)	13	(.40)
Sex, 𝑛 (%)
Female	20	(55.6)	14	(45.2)
Male	16	(44.4)	17	(54.8)
Race, 𝑛 (%)
White	24	(66.7)	19	(61.3)
African American	1	(2.8)	3	(9.7)
Asian	2	(5.6)	3	(9.7)
Native American	2	(5.6)	—	—
Other	7	(19.4)	6	(19.4)
Ethnicity, 𝑛 (%)
Hispanic	1	(2.8)	6	(19.4)
Non-Hispanic	35	(97.2)	25	(80.6)
Parental Education, 𝑛 (%)
HS Diploma/GED/Some College	13	(36)	12	(39)
Associates/Bachelor’s Degree	18	(50)	15	(48)
Masters/Professional/Doctoral Degree	5	(14)	4	(13)
Family Constellation, 𝑛 (%)
Single (1 parent family)	15	(42)	9	(29)
Married (or 2 cohabitating parent)	21	(58)	22	(71)