Table 5 Results of the moderated mediation model testing

Age

-0.08

0.06

-2.16^*

-0.24

-0.01

Residence style (Live with family or friends vs. Live alone)

-0.12

0.45

-3.00^**

-2.25

-0.47

Outbreak in the city

Yes vs. No

0.02

0.54

0.45

-0.82

1.31

Do not know the actual situation vs. No

0.10

0.82

2.31^*

0.29

3.52

Covid-19 pandemic-related stress

0.27

0.07

6.87^**

0.35

0.63

Negative coping

0.26

0.31

6.60^**

1.44

2.66

PSSS

-0.26

0.01

-6.25^**

-0.11

-0.06

Negative coping × PSSS

-0.21

0.01

-5.23^**

-0.10

-0.05

F

24.22^**

R²

0.28