Table 6 Mediation model testing the role of the CRI-q score on the association between the ToM networks’ integrity and the ToM performance.

From: Experiential factors mediate the link between brain status and theory of mind in building-up cognitive reserve

  

Estimate

SE

z

p

95% CI

% Mediation

Lower

Upper

Direct effects

ToM network → ACC

6.82

1.75

3.90

< 0.001

3.40

10.25

72.7

Indirect effects

ToM network → CRI-q → ACC

−2.57

1.09

−2.35

0.019

−4.71

−0.42

27.3

Total effects

ToM network → ACC

4.26

1.54

2.76

0.006

1.23

7.28

100

  1. CI, confidence interval; CRI-q, Cognitive Reserve Index questionnaire; SE, standard error.