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

Purpose: This study develops a checklist with guidelines for the methods and important factors to consider in research using structural equation modeling (SEM). Method: The paper discusses the factors to consider in the process across the three stages of 1) model setting, 2) model evaluation and mod...

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Main Authors: Hyuncheol Kang, Jung-Won Ahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Asian Nursing Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1976131721000426
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Summary:Purpose: This study develops a checklist with guidelines for the methods and important factors to consider in research using structural equation modeling (SEM). Method: 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. Results: 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. Conclusion: A checklist will help to improve the reporting quality of SEM-based studies.
ISSN:1976-1317