Hello All,
Please consider 3 variables:
- DV - dependent
- IV - independent
- MV - mediator
Am using PLS-SEM for analysis. And this is my problem
IV --> DV is a negative, insignificant relationship (acceptable according to theory)
But on introducing a mediator:
IV --> MV --> DV, I get the following:
1) IV --> MV: significant negative (expected according to theory)
2) MV --> DV: significant positive (expected according to theory)
3) IV --> DV: significant positive (certainly not expected)
Variance inflation factors have been checked and are not an issue.
I have been reading about suppression, but I am not sure that is the case here.
Would be most grateful for any suggestions.
Thank you,
Navya
From insignificant negative to positive relationship largely depends on the mediator knowledge and skills in conciliation to assist the opposed parties to find an acceptable resolution with win-win outcomes
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