Table 4

Results of the structural model and hypotheses

HypothesesHypothesized pathStandardized estimatesIndirect effectSobel test (Z)ResultsaMediation type
H1aPIS → EI0.07Not Supported
H1bPIS → ESE0.09Not Supported
H1cPIS → PRM0.02Not Supported
H2aPRM → EI0.26*Supported
H2bPRM → ESE0.02Not Supported
H3ESE → EI0.73***Supported
H4aPIS → ESE → EI0.07**1.63**SupportedFull Mediation
H4bPRM → ESE → EI0.06*0.53*SupportedPartial Mediation
 Nationality → EI0.44***    
 Age → EI−0.01    
 Gender → EI−0.04    
 Academic Program → EI0.49***    

Note(s):*** for p < 0.01, ** for p < 0.05, * for p < 0.10; a = Results are based on combined samples from both countries

Source(s): Authors’ own creation

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