Table 2.
Standardized coefficients and bootstrapping results of the mediation model.
| Mediator | β | SE | 95 % Confident Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | −0.28 | 0.06 | (−0.39, −0.17) |
| Loneliness | −0.09 | 0.04 | (−0.17, −0.02) |
| Negative Affects | −0.09 | 0.03 | (−0.15, −0.02) |
| Positive Affects | −0.05 | 0.02 | (−0.10, −0.00) |
| Hope | −0.06 | 0.03 | (−0.11, −0.01) |
Note: For each path, the independent variable was perceived available peer support and the dependent variable was depressive symptoms. Gender and age were controlled for as covariates. A mediation effect was considered significant if the 95 % CI excluded zero.