Table 2 Correlations between MBCwomen’s depression, anxiety, stress and coping styles (n = 176)

Acceptance

4.91

1.511

-0.106

0.066

0.018

Planning

4.52

1.534

-0.064

0.149^b

0.072

Active Coping

4.44

1.476

-0.021

0.106

0.097

Positive Reframing

4.40

1.512

-0.251^b

-0.022

-0.074

Self-distraction

4.29

1.415

0.051

0.144

0.163^a

Use of Emotional Support

4.26

1.507

-0.005

0.122

0.099

Humour

4.24

1.586

-0.174

0.008

-0.073

Venting

4.21

1.351

0.203^b

0.236^b

0.269^b

Self-blame

4.14

1.487

0.442^b

0.360^b

0.564^b

Use of Instrumental Support

4.09

1.305

0.080

0.130

0.148

Denial

3.94

1.541

0.293^b

0.329^b

0.397^b

Religion Coping

3.24

1.601

0.113

0.188^b

0.142

Behavioural Disengagement

3.13

1.146

0.260^b

0.415^b

0.338^b

Substance Use

2.15

0.487

0.042

0.140

0.024