Moderating Role of Observing the Five Precepts of Buddhism on Neuroticism, Perceived Stress, and Depressive Symptoms
By Nahathai Wongpakaran, Phurich Pooriwarangkakul, Nadnipa Suwannachot, Zsuzsanna Mirnics and others
16 pagesThe index of moderated mediation from the Five Precepts was significant (b = -0.019 (95%CI -0.029, -0.009)).
Observing the Five Precepts offers evidence that it buffers the effect of perceived stress on depression. People with high levels of observing the Five Precepts are less likely to develop depressive symptoms.