Fig 1.
Conceptual model of the relationship between underlying stressors, perceived stress, characteristics, personal resources, and mental wellbeing.
Table 1.
Study variables with measures and internal consistency.
Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of participants (n = 875).
Table 3.
Correlation matrix and mean scores of all study variables.
Fig 2.
Mediation models of perceived stress between underlying stressors and mental wellbeing showing the total effect (solid line, c) and direct effect after mediation (broken line c’).
* p is significant at the <0.01 level.
Fig 3.
Simple slopes of perceived stress interacting with mental wellbeing for 1 SD below the mean, the mean, and 1 SD above the mean of emotional stability, approach coping, openness to experiences and critical.
Table 4.
Personal resources and characteristics tested for moderation between perceived stress and mental wellbeing.