Where Did I Go Wrong with My Model? Ten Tips for Getting Results in SEM

Authors

Jason T. Newsom, Portland State UniversityFollow
Aeleah M. Granger, Portland State UniversityFollow
Zeineb A. Hachem, Portland State University
Emily C. Denning, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

SEM. Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

11-11-2022

Subjects

Structural Equations -- Modeling

Abstract

Those new to structural equation modeling (SEM) often encounter problems with convergence, software errors, or poor fitting models. Some basic suggestions are offered to help reduce these problems and avoid some common error messages encountered when first testing models. The tips concern initial data management steps, specification of latent variables, avoidance of factor identification problems, special precautions when estimating means, addressing poor measurement model fit, using multistep testing, fitting full structural models, attentiveness to interpretation pitfalls, and troubleshooting software warnings and errors. The advice provided is intended to help save time, effort, and trials and tribulations often encountered by beginner modelers.

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Copyright © 2023 Informa UK Limited

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1080/10705511.2022.2101113

DOI

10.1080/10705511.2022.2101113

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/39240

Citation Details

Newsom, J. T., Hachem, Z. A., Granger, A. M., & Denning, E. C. (2022). Where Did I Go Wrong with My Model? Ten Tips for Getting Results in SEM. Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1-10.