Distress at 2 weeks entered first, initial level of density entered next, followed by social hassles at 8 months, then cross product of social hassles and crowding. This regression analysis shows the multiplicative effects of social hassles and crowding. Then new analyses in which control or perceived support were entered prior to the interaction term. Entry of control eliminated the significant interaction. However, entry of social support did not eliminate the interaction.
Findings support the control model of crowding.
Importance of perceived control.