Table 4.
The feasibility of proposed distancing models among participants aged ≥65 years old (N=300)
| Effect | Standardized estimator | Z-value | p | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety - Uncertainty - Distancing model | ||||
| Direct effect | ||||
| Viral anxiety → Social-distancing phobia | 0.39 | 7.60 | <0.001 | 0.29 to 0.49 |
| Indirect effect | ||||
| Viral anxiety → Intolerance of uncertainty → Social-distancing phobia | 0.08 | 3.83 | <0.001 | 0.04 to 0.13 |
| Total effect | ||||
| Viral anxiety → Social-distancing phobia | 0.47 | 9.26 | <0.001 | 0.37 to 0.57 |
| Anxiety - Dysfunctional beliefs about sleep - Distancing model | ||||
| Direct effect | ||||
| Viral anxiety → Social-distancing phobia | 0.38 | 7.25 | <0.001 | 0.28 to 0.48 |
| Indirect effect: | ||||
| Viral anxiety → Preoccupation with sleep → Social-distancing phobia | 0.09 | 4.00 | <0.001 | 0.05 to 0.14 |
| Total effect | ||||
| Viral anxiety → Social-distancing phobia | 0.47 | 9.26 | <0.001 | 0.37 to 0.57 |
CI, confidence interval