Table 2 Direct and indirect effects and 95% confidence intervals for the final model
From: Effect of social support on depression of internet addicts and the mediating role of loneliness
Model pathways | Estimated effect | 95% CI | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Lower bonds | Up bonds |
Direct effect | Â | Â | Â |
Social support → Depression | -0.378 | -0.192 | -0.551 |
Social support → Loneliness | -0.455 | -0.209 | -0.659 |
Loneliness → Depression | 0.211 | 0.035 | 0.430 |
Indirect effect | Â | Â | Â |
Social support → Loneliness → Depression | -0.096 | -0.012 | -0.246 |