Hello members!
My query concerns moderation analysis in PLS-SEM for SmartPLS 4 software users...
Currently, I am writing a research gap on a certain topic. I have found that three latent variables, X, Y, and Z, have been modeled differently in existing studies. Some studies have modeled the effect of X on Y, others Z on X, others Z on Y, and others Z moderated the effect of X on Y. My novel idea is to combine these variables in a single model (as shown in the attachment).
My question is, can I draw this model as it is in SmartPLS4 and proceed with validation and estimation, or are there steps that I have to follow? My main worry is the moderation part and mediation, as the X now takes the mediator position in this model.
Edmundi Rutaigwa I think possible in Smart PLS 4. Here, X is the mediator and Z is the independent and moderating variable.
You can draw this model but do you have sufficient literature support?
Moreover, only drawing the model is not the unique issue unless your analysis is saisfy the CTA, Measurement model, structural model and robust. So, my suggestion is go for trail and check for validations. Thank you.
Hi Edmundi! Yes, it's very easy to draw this model in SmartPLS 4. As, Arif said, it is very important to have literature support. I recommend you to download the Corporate Reputation case studies for SmartPLS 4 from this website https://www.pls-sem.net/. The case study of Chapter 7 is the one that explains how to use SmartPLS 4 to perform mediation and moderation analysis.
Vasilica Maria Margalina Thank you very much, Professor for acknowledging me.
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