Mediation Analysis

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David P. MacKinnon · Arizona State University

Amanda J. Fairchild · Arizona State University

Matthew S. Fritz · Arizona State University

Abstract

Mediating variables are prominent in psychological theory and research. A mediating variable transmits the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable. Differences between mediating variables and confounders, moderators, and covariates are outlined. Statistical methods to assess mediation and modern comprehensive approaches are described. Future directions for mediation analysis are discussed.

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Psychometric Methodologies and Testing Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

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Published in: Annual Review of Psychology

Volume 58, Issue 1, pp. 593-614

DOI: 10.1146/annurev.psych.58.110405.085542

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