Coping Self-Efficacy Mediates the Protective Role of Acceptance-Based Coping Against Anxiety, during Later Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Acceptance as a coping strategy was not effective in reducing anxiety in the earlier stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it became effective later (Fall 2021), and its positive effect was mediated by Coping Self-Efficacy. These findings highlight the role of changing contextual factors in the effectiveness of coping strategies.