Variables derived from the assessment and included in statistical analysis.
| Variable | Format |
|---|---|
| Motivations | Themes coded from open-ended questions, recoded as factor variable (1 = motivation mentioned, 0 = motivation not mentioned). |
| Gender (female) | Multiple choice (female, male, other), other responses dropped from analysis, recoded as a factor variable (female = 1, male = 0). |
| Political views | Likert scale 1 = very liberal, 7 = very conservative, continuous. |
| Race (white) | Multiple choice, recoded as a factor variable (white/Caucasian = 1, other categories = 0). |
| Age | Continuous number. |
| Education | Multiple choice, recoded as a factor variable (bachelor’s degree or higher = 1, other levels of education = 0). |
| Income | Multiple choice. |
| Proportion of life in NYC | Derived from years of life in NYC divided by age, continuous. |