A Tale of Two Methods

A Tale of Two Methods

The structural equation modeling approach to testing for mediation is compared to the Baron and Kenny approach. The approaches are essentially the same when the hypothesis being tested predicts partial mediation. The approaches differ, however, in how each tests for complete mediation. Disparities i...

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Published in:Organizational research methods Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 233 - 244
Main Authors: James, Lawrence R., Mulaik, Stanley A., Brett, Jeanne M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 01-04-2006
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:
Causality
Estimators
Hypotheses
Hypothesis testing
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Mediation
Mediators
Psychologists
Statistical methods
Strategy
Structural equation modeling
Studies
structural equations
causal models
mediation
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Summary:The structural equation modeling approach to testing for mediation is compared to the Baron and Kenny approach. The approaches are essentially the same when the hypothesis being tested predicts partial mediation. The approaches differ, however, in how each tests for complete mediation. Disparities in both theory and statistical estimators are identified and discussed. A strategy for future tests of mediation is recommended.
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ISSN:1094-4281
1552-7425
DOI:10.1177/1094428105285144