Table 2.

Multiple regression analysis of optimism to mental health.

Dependent variable	Independent variable	R 2	F	β	t	SS	MS
Life satisfaction	Optimistic tendency	0.200	63.506	0.091	5.742***	68.113	17.028
Positive emotions				0.241	8.148***
Depression				−0.341	−6.793***
Anxiety				−0.170	−3.266***
Life satisfaction	Pessimistic tendency	0.185	49.830	−0.103	−2.173**	43.516	12.379
Positive emotions				−0.126	−2.870**
Depression				0.147	2.871**
Anxiety				0.182	3.406***
Life satisfaction	Self-efficacy optimism	0.233	77.242	0.078	5.492***	65.428	16.357
Positive emotions				0.326	12.419***
Depression				−0.107	−2.408**
Anxiety				−0.137	−2.963**

^*p<0.05;

^**p<0.01;

^***p<0.001.