Coping Self-Efficacy as Mediator in the Dynamics of Psychological Well-Being in Various Contexts |
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Authors: | Marié P. Wissing Itumeleng P. Khumalo Tertia M. Oosthuizen Alida Nienaber Annamarie Kruger Johan C. Potgieter |
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Affiliation: | 1. North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South AfricaMarie.Wissing@nwu.ac.za;3. North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa |
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Abstract: | The aim of this study was to explore whether coping self-efficacy mediates between various distress related variables on the one hand (symptoms of stress and depression), and the degree of psycho-social well-being as measured on the upper end of the mental health continuum on the other hand. Participants were two multi-cultural student groups (n1 = 568; n2=1480) as well as two community samples of Setswana speaking adults (n3=477; n4=1275). Students completed the English versions of measures, and the community samples of adults the Setswana versions. Mediation was evaluated through the testing of structural equation models. Coping self-efficacy mediated significantly between distress and wellbeing, although stressors also influenced the level of psychosocial well-being directly. |
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Keywords: | coping self-efficacy stress depression psychological well-being mediation |
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