Multiple Group Structural Equation Modeling of the Social Relations Model. Issue 5 (3rd September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jendryczko, David
• Is Part Of: Structural equation modeling. Volume 29:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 791
• Page End: 799
• Publication Date: 2022-09-03
• Subjects: Dyadic data -- group dynamics -- Lagrange-multiplier -- multiple groups -- social relations model; Multivariate analysis -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Statistical methods -- Periodicals; 519.535
• DOI: 10.1080/10705511.2022.2032715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-5511

Abstract

Abstract: The social relations model is a statistical tool that allows the analysis of group dynamics as dyadic interactions between individuals. Within a multiple group structural equation modeling framework, Wald-tests and likelihood ratio tests based on (1) equality constraints among model parameters and (2) Lagrange multipliers for restrictions among non-linear parameter transformations are presented as methods for group-comparisons of various quantifications of group dynamics that hold different interpretations. The methods are illustrated with an empirical example. A simulation study investigates the performance of the methods with regard to Type I error-rate recoverability and statistical power and displays overall promising results. Implications and limitations are discussed.