Model Setting and Interpretation of Results in Research Using Structural Equation Modeling: A Checklist with Guiding Questions for Reporting

• Published in: Asian nursing research Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 157 - 162
• Main Authors: Kang, Hyuncheol, Ahn, Jung-Won
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seoul Elsevier B.V 01-08-2021; Elsevier Limited; Elsevier; 한국간호과학회
• Subjects: Data analysis; Factor analysis; Goodness of fit index; Hypotheses; Latent variable; Measurement model; Research methodology; Structural equation model; Structural equation modeling; Structural model; Validity; Variables; 간호학; Latent variable; Goodness of fit index; Structural model; Factor analysis; Measurement model; Structural equation model
• ISSN: 1976-1317; 2093-7482
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2021.06.001

This study develops a checklist with guidelines for the methods and important factors to consider in research using structural equation modeling (SEM).
The paper discusses the factors to consider in the process across the three stages of 1) model setting, 2) model evaluation and modification, and 3) interpretation and reporting of SEM-based studies.
The authors present a checklist for researchers during the stages of model setting, model evaluation and modification, result analysis, and reporting, along with examples of figures and tables with explanations.
A checklist will help to improve the reporting quality of SEM-based studies.