Does coping style modify the link between depressive symptoms and physical activity in early adulthood

Despite increased interest in the relationship between depressive symptoms and physical activity, few researchers have examined factors that may moderate this relationship. It was hypothesized that a task-oriented coping style would attenuate the negative effect of depressive symptoms on physical activity, whereas avoidance- and emotion-oriented coping styles would increase the negative effect of depressive symptoms. These hypotheses were...