*3.2. Direct and Indirect E*ff*ects of Risk Perception of COVID-19 and Meaning-Based Resources on Psychological Well-Being: Mediating E*ff*ects of Coping*

The theoretical model constructed on the basis of previous findings assumed that the relationship of risk perception of COVID-19 and meaning-based resources with psychological well-being could be mediated by coping strategies. To verify these assumptions, structured equation modelling (SEM) analysis and a bootstrapping procedure were applied, as recommended by Preacher and Hayes [47].
