Comparison of the Six Dimensions of the MMDAS Between Groups
| Study Group (n = 29) | Control Group (n = 30) | p* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conviction | 5.9 ± 1.6 (2.0–8.0) | 5.3 ± 1.7 (2.0–8.0) | .2024 |
| Negative affect | 1.1 ± 1.2 (0.0–4.0) | 2.5 ± 3.9 (0.0–4.0) | .0048 |
| Acting on belief | 4.6 ± 0.9 (1.0–5.0) | 1.7 ± 1.3 (0.0–5.0) | <.0001 |
| Refraining from acting because of belief | 1.9 ± 1.6 (0.0–8.0) | 3.3 ± 2.0 (0.0–8.0) | .0069 |
| Preoccupation | 2.4 ± 0.9 (1.0–4.0) | 2.5 ± 0.9 (1.0–4.0) | .6191 |
| Pervasiveness | 1.9 ± 0.7 (1.0–3.0) | 2.2 ± 0.5 (1.0–3.0) | .2598 |
Bold data represent significant differences.
* Based on the Mann-Whitney test.