Table 6.
Estimates for direct vs. indirect relationships of schooling with physical and psychological quality of life (Qol) as mediated by meaning in life, social support and positive affect.
| Schooling and Physical QoL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediators | Direct | Indirect | Total | Mediation |
| Meaning in life | 0.390 * | 0.640 *** | 1.020 *** | partial |
| Social support | 0.933 *** | 0.088 * | 1.021 *** | partial |
| Positive affect | 0.035 ** | 0.030 *** | 0.067 *** | partial |
| Schooling and Psychological QoL | ||||
| Mediators | Direct | Indirect | Total | Mediation |
| Meaning in life | 0.160 | 0.720 *** | 0.880 *** | full |
| Positive affect | 0.026 * | 0.024 *** | 0.050 *** | partial |
* p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001.