Moreover, a marginally significant interaction effect suggested that problem-focused engaged coping may serve as a buffer, with those reporting more problem-focused engaged coping showing less increase in symptomatology post-pandemic onset ( b = 0.13; t = 2.77, p < 0.01) compared to their peers low in problem-focused engaged coping ( b = 0.23; t = 5.29; p < 0.001).
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