Coping self-efficacy as mediator in the dynamics of psychological well-being in various contexts

Marié P. Wissing, Itumeleng P. Khumalo, Tertia M. Oosthuizen, Alida Nienaber, Annamarie Kruger, Johan C. Potgieter, Q. Michael Temane

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)165-172
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Psychology in Africa
Volume21
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Coping self-efficacy
  • Depression
  • Mediation
  • Psychological well-being
  • Stress

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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