A tale of two methods

Lawrence R. James; Stanley A. Mulaik; Jeanne M. Brett

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A tale of two methods

Lawrence R. James^*, Stanley A. Mulaik, Jeanne M. Brett

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	233-244
Number of pages	12
Journal	Organizational Research Methods
Volume	9
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428105285144
State	Published - Apr 2006

Keywords

Causal models
Mediation
Structural equations

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Decision Sciences(all)
Strategy and Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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