Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the mediating effect of perceived stress in the relation between coping skills and psychological well-being, and to test the structural model invariance across groups in university dance settings. Methods: To investigate the proposed paths structural equation modeling was used in a sample of 535 female university dance students (Mage=20.07±1.45). Results: Structural equation modeling indicated that problem-focused, emotion-focused, and avoidance skills were predicted by students' perceptions of stress. In turn, problem- and emotion-focused skills also predicted psychological well-being. Mediation analyses partially supported the roles of coping skills. Structural weights in the model were variant across dance careers. Conclusion: The findings suggest that coping skills may help to reduce psychological distress and increase psychological well-being in university dance students. Specifically, problem- and emotion-focused skills are associated with positive scores for psychological well- being.

I. 서 론
 Ⅱ. 연구방법
  1. 연구대상
  2. 측정도구
  3. 자료분석
 Ⅲ. 결 과
  1. 기초 분석
  2. 구조방정식모델 분석
  3. 다집단 분석
 Ⅳ. 논의 및 결론

• 임지형(조선대학교 공연예술무용과) | Ji-Hyoung Lim (Department of Performing Arts and Dance, Chosun University) Corresponding author