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 | ||||
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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.