Can someone please explain how to do a path analysis within a structure equation model in AMOS when having only latent variables and within the research model 3 moderators and 1 mediator? I am struggling to build it in AMOS to test the structural model. I would be grateful for any hint. Thank you.
Maddy,
there are several options for modeling latent moderators in AMOS.
They are compared here:
Article Three Approaches to Estimate Latent Interaction Effects: Int...
As far as I remember, the residual centering approach is recommended.
General recommendations for integrating moderation and mediation are available here:
Article Integrating Moderation and Mediation: A Structural Equation ...
Article Review and Recommendations for Integrating Mediation and Moderation
However, do keep in mind that inferences about mediation are limited depending on the research design:
Article Guidelines for the Investigation of Mediating Variables in B...
See also:
Article The Mediation Myth
Heiko Breitsohl Thank you very much for your reply and the links to the papers. My problem is how to draw the structural model in Amos when having latent variables and also three moderations and one mediation. Do you know how to draw the moderation in Amos with latent variables?
Maddy,
I have answered this question before, you can find more in this link:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_test_moderation_effect_in_AMOS
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