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Modeling Latent Change Score Analysis and Extensions in Mplus: A Practical Guide for Researchers

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Klopack, Eric T., Wickrama, Kandauda (K.A.S.)·2020·Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal

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Many developmental and life course researchers are interested in modeling dynamic developmental processes. Latent change score (LCS) modeling is a potentially powerful modeling technique that can be used to assess complex life course processes, as well as the direction of longitudinal bivariate associations. Advances in modeling software, like Mplus, as well as widening adoption of software by researchers has made LCS modeling simpler. Thus, in the present paper, we provide 1) a theoretical overview of LCS analysis, 2) information on the interpretation of these models, 3) a practical guid7e for estimating these models in Mplus (including example syntax), 4) illustrative examples of LCS analysis, and 5) potential caveats for researchers.

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Authors
Klopack, E. T., & Wickrama, K. (. A. S. ).
Affiliations
  • University of Georgia (US)
  • University of Georgia
Corresponding author
Klopack, Eric T.
Venue
Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal
Published
2019-04-25
Volume
27
Issue
1
Pages
97-110
ISSN
  • 1070-5511 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-8007
OpenAlex
W2941371515
Cited by
102
References
26
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 24 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 3
FWCI
5.37
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Structural Equation Modeling A Multidisciplinary Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCJ-109572)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH00567, MH051361, MH19734, MH43270, MH48165)
  • National Institute on Aging (AG043599)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (DA05347)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Mental Health Research Topics
Keywords
Mplus, developmental trajectories, model interpretation

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