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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 165-172 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Psychology in Africa |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Coping self-efficacy
- Depression
- Mediation
- Psychological well-being
- Stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology