Using criteria specified in Holmbeck (1997), we followed a set of steps to test
the hypothesized mediational models.
The two
hypothesized mediational models for both peers and friends were tested using robust maximum - likelihood estimation method in LISREL 8.54.
Not exact matches
In addition, we investigated a cascading
mediational model in which the association between self - esteem and depressive symptoms was
hypothesized to be mediated by approach and avoidance motivation and social factors.
The results of
mediational analyses of both the
hypothesized and the alternative
models offer support for the
hypothesized model: Participation in Home - Start was related to changes in maternal sense of competence, which in turn predicted changes in parenting.