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Table 3 Stepwise linear regression analysis between the dependent variable behavior problems and independent variable demographic factors

From: Character strengths as protective factors against behavior problems in early adolescent

Dependent variable

Independent variable

Adjusted R2

β

Std. error

t

p

Conduct problem

 

4%

    

Residence

 

−0.14

0.05

−2.97

0.003

Left-behind experiences

 

−0.10

0.05

−2.10

0.037

F

 

6.56

   

0.002

Learning problem

 

2%

    

Residence

 

−0.16

0.07

−2.46

0.015

F

 

6.04

   

0.015

Psychosomatic

 

2%

    

Left-behind experiences

 

−0.08

0.04

−2.39

0.018

F

 

5.70

   

0.018

Impulsive-hyperactive

 

1%

    

Residence

 

−0.15

0.07

−2.31

0.021

F

 

5.38

   

0.021

Anxiety

 

4%

    

Left-behind experiences

 

−0.15

0.06

−2.73

0.007

Maternal education level

−0.08

0.03

−2.70

0.007

F

7.91

   

< 0.001

Hyperactive index

2%

    
 

Left-behind experiences

 

−0.12

0.06

−2.16

0.032

 

Residence

 

−0.12

0.06

−2.15

0.033

F

 

4.58

   

0.011

  1. Only variables that showed independent contributions were presented, p < 0.05