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Finding latent groups in observed data: A primer on latent profile analysis in Mplus for applied researchers
Abstract
The present guide provides a practical guide to conducting latent profile analysis (LPA) in the Mplus software system. This guide is intended for researchers familiar with some latent variable modeling but not LPA specifically. A general procedure for conducting LPA is provided in six steps: (a) data inspection, (b) iterative evaluation of models, (c) model fit and interpretability, (d) investigation of patterns of profiles in a retained model, (e) covariate analysis, and (f) presentation of results. A worked example is provided with syntax and results to exemplify the steps.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Ferguson, S. L., G. Moore, E. W., & Hull, D. M.
- Venue
- International Journal of Behavioral Development
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2019-11-22
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 458-468
- ISSN
- 0165-0254 (ISSN-L)
- 1464-0651
- OpenAlex
- W2991271416
- Cited by
- 911
- References
- 46
- FWCI
- 27.72
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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