Table 3.
Differences in the strengths of the correlations in the different age groups, as represented by z-scores.
| 21–40 vs. 41–60 | 41–60 vs. 61–83 | 21–40 vs. 61–83 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active coping—SOC | 0.72 | 30.68 *** | 40.48 *** |
| Emotional support—SOC | −0.18 | 60.72 *** | 50.91 *** |
| Instrumental support—SOC | −0.26 | 30.98 *** | 30.34 *** |
| Behavioral disengagement—SOC | −0.57 | −10.88 * | −20.28 * |
| Venting—SOC | 10.56 | 40.26 *** | 50.45 *** |
| Positive reframing—SOC | 0.85 | 40.53 *** | 40.97 *** |
| Planning—SOC | 20.73 ** | 30.95 *** | 60.36 *** |
| Humor—SOC | −0.76 | 0.85 | 0 |
| Acceptance—SOC | −0.06 | −10.04 | −10.00 |
| Self-blame—SOC | −10.83 | −0.07 | −10.92 * |
* p ≤ 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001.