Bayrak R.Güler M.Şahin N.H.2019-08-012019-08-0120181841-0413https://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v14i4.1508https://hdl.handle.net/11480/1589The aim of this study was to examine the role of attachment style, self-concept, and coping strategies, in order to explain the differences in perceived stress factors and stress symptoms, in a mediation model. Participants were 515 university students (302 female and 213 male) aged 17-28 years. The assessment instruments were: Social Comparison Scale, Ways of Coping Scale, Experiences in Close Relationships Scale-II, Brief Symptom Inventory and University Students Stress Factors Scale. The results indicated that the effect of anxious attachment on perceived stress factors and stress symptoms was partially mediated by self-concept and coping styles. Our findings revealed that the level of anxious attachment is an important factor to explain perceived stress and stress-related variables. © 2018, PsychOpen. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAttachmentCopingSelf-conceptStress factorsStress symptomsArticle14489791310.5964/ejop.v14i4.1508305555922-s2.0-85058424908Q2WOS:000451868600011N/A