Table 2 Linear regressions of stress (independent variable) on the HRQOL subscales (dependent variables) and GSE (dependent variable)

Physical well-being

 − 25.60

 − 29.57 to − 21.64

< 0.01

Psychological well-being

 − 38.43

 − 41.19 to − 35.67

< 0.01

Autonomy and parents

 − 28.84

 − 32.37 to − 25.30

< 0.01

Social support and peers

 − 21.05

 − 24.72 to − 17.37

< 0.01

School environment

 − 30.28

 − 33.63 to − 26.92

< 0.01

GSE

 − 12.97

 − 14.76 to − 11.18

< 0.01