The sources of stress likely to lead to distress were more of ten predictors of well-being than sources of stress likely to lead to positive, eustress states However, placement
experience was an important source of stress likely to lead to eustress. Self-efficacy,
dispositional control and support were other important predictors. Avoidance coping was
the strongest predictor of burn-out and, even if used only occasionally, it can have an
adverse effect on burn-out. Initiatives to promote support and self-efficacy are likely to
have the more immediate benefits in enhancing student well-being.