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Clarifying conditions and decision points for mediational type inferences in Organizational Behavior

Mathieu, John E., Taylor, Scott R.·2006·Journal of Organizational Behavior

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Although mediational designs and analyses are quite popular in Organizational Behavior research, there is much confusion surrounding the basis of causal inferences. We review theoretical, research design, and construct validity issues that are important for drawing inferences from mediational analyses. We then distinguish between indirect effects, and partial and full mediational hypotheses and outline decision points for drawing inferences of each type. An empirical illustration is provided using structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques, and we discuss extensions and directions for future research. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“However, it has been suggested that in cases where mediation hypotheses are rejected, alternative hypothesis of indirect effects should be examined (Mathieu & Taylor, 2006).”
Background
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“…of these two theoretical frameworks helps to recognize underlying mechanisms linking physical self-discrepancies and physical activity behavior (Mathieu & Taylor, 2006), and to identify modifiable factors (e.g., physical self-discrepancy perceptions) that could be targeted in interventions…”
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“We carried out a cross-sectional study that does not allow for causal connections between variables (52).”
Background
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“It is agreed that three types of meditational interference should be identified [70]; [49]: (a) indirect effects, where no direct relationship exists between the independent and the dependent variable, (b) partial mediation, where a direct relationship is present together with the mediated effect, and (c) a fully medi…”
Background
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“There was a significant indirect effect (in the absence of a direct effect 20 ) of availability of peer support systems on distress through perceived colleague support, although the size of the effect was small (figure 1).”
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“Other researchers (e.g., MacKinnon et al., 2000) advocate that excluding the significant IV → DV relationship as a precondition and assert that “competing effects might mitigate total X → Y relationships, when opposite signed direct and indirect effects are present” (Mathieu & Taylor, 2006, p.1038).”
Background
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“As displayed in Table 2, overall, the MCFA results showed acceptable to satisfactory fit (Hu & Bentler, 1999; MacCallum et al., 1996; Mathieu & Taylor, 2006).”
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“, 1999) was conducted followed by mediation analysis using causal and intervening variable methodology techniques (Baron and Kenny, 1986; MacKinnon et al., 2002; Mathieu and Taylor, 2006).”
Method
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“This measurement model shows an appropriate fit, as the value of CFI is higher than 0.90, although the value of RMSEA is 0.09 (Mathieu and Taylor, 2006).”
BackgroundMethodInfluential
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Method
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“Mathieu & Taylor (2006) suggested a decision tree framework to test the covariance relationships among three variables: an independent variable (IV), a potential mediating variable (M), and a dependent variable (DV).”
Background
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“[40], [41]).”
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Authors: Mathieu, J. E., & Taylor, S. R.
Affiliations: University of Connecticut (US)
Corresponding author: Mathieu, John E.
ORCID: Mathieu, John E.
Taylor, Scott R.
Venue: Journal of Organizational Behavior
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2006-09-07
Volume: 27
Issue: 8
Pages: 1031-1056
ISSN: 0894-3796 (ISSN-L)
1099-1379
DOI: 10.1002/job.406
OpenAlex: W2127597797
Cited by: 961
References: 79
Citations by year: 2026: 20 · 2025: 27 · 2024: 34 · 2023: 41 · 2022: 59 · 2021: 52 · 2020: 42 · 2019: 62 · 2018: 52 · 2017: 65 · 2016: 61 · 2015: 66 · 2014: 65 · 2013: 82 · 2012: 63
FWCI: 19.92
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of Organizational Behavior (publishedVersion)
Funders: Old Dominion University
Topics: Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Keywords: mediation analysis, causal inference, indirect effects, partial mediation, construct validity, research design, structural equation modeling, organizational behavior

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