Table 3 Comparisons of the individual and family characteristics of girls and boys in rural areas of Western China
| Â | Girl | Boy | P-value for the difference between girls and boys |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 10.95 | 11.02 | <0.01 |
Ethnicity (1 = ethnic minority; 0 = otherwise) | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.01 |
Household size | 5.42 | 5.05 | <0.01 |
At least one parent takes migrant job (1 = yes; 0 = otherwise) | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.34 |
Education of mom (1 = at least primary education; 0 = otherwise) | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.72 |
Education of dad (1 = at least primary education; 0 = otherwise) | 0.70 | 0.69 | <0.01 |