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Coping Self-Efficacy as Mediator in the Dynamics of Psychological Well-Being in Various Contexts

Published in: Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume 21 , issue 2 , 2011 , pages: 165–172

DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2011.10820445

Author(s): Marié P. Wissing North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa , Itumeleng P. Khumalo North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa , Tertia M. Oosthuizen North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa , Alida Nienaber North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa , Annamarie Kruger North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa , Johan C. Potgieter North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa , Q. Michael Temane North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa

Keywords: coping self-efficacy , stress , depression , psychological well-being , mediation

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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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