Table 2 Between-stage differences of processes of change, pros, cons, and self-efficacy (N = 1495)
Variables | Stage of change for effective stress management | F(4, 1490) | ηp2 | Post hoc comparisons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC | C | PR | A | M | (p value) |  | (p < .05) | |
Experiential processes | 57.0 ± 12.85 | 63.0 ± 9.09 | 63.6 ± 9.60 | 66.8 ± 7.73 | 68.2 ± 8.52 | 48.52 (.00) | .12 | PC < C, PR < A, M |
Behavioral processes | 57.3 ± 12.74 | 62.7 ± 9.45 | 62.8 ± 9.90 | 67.1 ± 7.83 | 68.0 ± 8.52 | 48.90 (.00) | .12 | PC < C, PR < A, M |
Pros | 10.9 ± 2.55 | 11.5 ± 2.13 | 11.6 ± 2.20 | 11.6 ± 2.16 | 12.0 ± 1.96 | 7.44 (.00) | .02 | PC < All; C < M |
Cons | 8.9 ± 2.42 | 8.3 ± 2.31 | 8.7 ± 2.37 | 8.3 ± 2.67 | 7.7 ± 2.78 | 7.26 (.00) | .02 | M < All |
Self-efficacy | 11.8 ± 3.75 | 12.1 ± 3.51 | 12.2 ± 3.60 | 13.9 ± 3.92 | 14.6 ± 3.97 | 31.27 (.00) | .08 | PC, C, PR < A, M |