Table 3.
Prediction of emerging adulthood factors, PERMA characteristics, and character strengths on depression.
| Predictors | Standardized coefficients (Beta) | t | Sig. | R2 | ΔR2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | - | 7.58 | 0.00 | - | - |
| Positive emotions | −0.35 | −9.03 | 0.00 | 0.43 | - |
| Enthusiasm/zest | −0.28 | −8.07 | 0.00 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Kindness/generosity | 0.09 | 3.22 | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| Social/emotional intelligence | 0.13 | 5.18 | 0.00 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Negativity | 0.09 | 3.76 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| Relationships | −0.10 | −3.64 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.50 |
| Meaning | −0.11 | −3.32 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| Bravery | 0.08 | 2.95 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| Identity | 0.05 | 2.28 | 0.02 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
*p < 0.05; **p < 0.01.