Type of Mediation

[Baron & Kenny Mediation]

Sobel z-value

2.9353

p = .003331^*

95% Symmetrical confidence interval

Lower

.012

Upper

.06

Effect size measures

Standardized coefficient of Anxiety trait on Behavioral problems

R² Measures (variance)

Total

.449

.202

Direct

.510

.172

Indirect

−.061

.029

Indirect to total ratio

−.136

.146

Independent variable: Anxiety trait

.449^***

(.510^***)

Outcome variable: Behavioral problems

.148^***

Mediating variable: Avoidance coping

.261^***

(.199^***)