Table 4 Two simple linear regressions (model A and model B) to examine the mediation effect
Independent Variable | Dependent Variable | B | SE | β | R2 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Model A | Perceived prestige | Intention to choose specialty area | 0.26 | 0.05 | 0.41*** | 16.8 |
Model B | Perceived prestige | Clinical self-efficacy (extent of experience with clinical skills) | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 10.0 |