Variable criterion

Variable predictor

R

R2

R change

F

Regression

1

2

3

Emotion-focused coping strategies

0.484

0.232

0.232

39.68**

B = 0.484

t = 6.29

Health mental

Emotion-focused & Problem-focused coping strategies

0.601

0.361

0.127

25.69**

B = 0.503

t = 7.14

B = −0.357

t = − 5.06

Emotion-focused & Problem-focused coping strategies & optimism

0.627

0.393

0.032

6.66**

B = 0.444

t = 6.21

B = −0.281

t = −0.375

B = −0.2

t = −2.51