The final regression equation is: Total Perceived Stress = 42.150 - 0.542(Total Mastery) - 0.218(Total PCOISS).
This equation indicates that both Total Mastery and Total ...
The final regression equation is: Total Perceived Stress = 42.150 - 0.542(Total Mastery) - 0.218(Total PCOISS).
This equation indicates that both Total Mastery and Total PCOISS are negative predictors of perceived stress. With a standardized Beta of -0.458, Total Mastery stands out as the more influential predictor in the model compared to Total PCOISS. Practically, this suggests that as students' sense of mastery increases, their reported stress levels tend to drop significantly. Therefore, fostering internal control and mastery could be a key strategy for reducing student stress in academic settings.
The model reached statistical significance, F(2, 385) = 142.324, p < .001, and accounted for 42.5% of the variance in perceived stress (R^2 = .425).