Table 4 Mediating role of socio-ecological factors on association between education and TV viewing a
Mediators | αβ (SE) | 95% CI | t (p) | % mediation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single mediation models | ||||
Personal factors | Â | Â | Â | Â |
BMI | -0.002 (0.001) | -0.004, -0.001 | -3.6*** | 5.7 |
Quality of life | -0.002 (0.001) | -0.004, 0.000 | -1.9 | 5.1 |
Social environmental factors | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Social participation | -0.001 (0.001) | -0.002, 0.001 | -0.9 | 1.5 |
Interpersonal trust | -0.000 (0.001) | -0.002, 0.001 | -0.4 | 0.6 |
Social cohesion | -0.000 (0.001) | -0.001, 0.000 | -1.0 | 0.5 |
Personal safety | -0.002 (0.001) | -0.003, -0.001 | -6.6*** | 5.0 |
Physical environmental factors | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Aesthetics | -0.002 (0.001) | -0.002, -0.001 | -7.4*** | 3.7 |
Physical activity environment | -0.001 (0.001) | -0.002, -0.001 | -2.7** | 3.3 |
Number of televisions in house | -0.001 (0.000) | -0.002, -0.001 | -3.1** | 3.2 |
Multiple mediation model | ||||
Total mediation role | Â | Â | Â | Â |
  All significant single mediators together | -0.006 (0.002) | -0.009, -0.002 | -3.2** | 13.4 |
Independent mediating role of the mediators in the multiple mediation model | ||||
BMI | -0.002 (0.001) | -0.003, -0.001 | -3.2** | 4.5 |
Personal safety | -0.001 (0.000) | -0.002, -0.001 | -4.3*** | 3.1 |
Neighbourhood aesthetics | -0.001 (0.000) | -0.001, -0.001 | -3.2** | 1.5 |
Physical activity environment | -0.001 (0.001) | -0.002, 0.001 | -1.0 | 1.2 |
Number of televisions in house | -0.001 (0.000) | -0.002, -0.001 | -3.2** | 3.0 |