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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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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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