Trajectory modelling techniques have been developed to determine subgroups within a
given population and are increasingly used to better understand intra-and inter-individual …

Background: Research on resilience in the aftermath of potentially traumatic life events
(PTE) is still evolving. For decades, researchers have documented resilience in children …

This practical introduction to second-order and growth mixture models using Mplus
introduces simple and complex techniques through incremental steps. The authors extend …

Objective: Although recent statistical and computational developments allow for the
empirical testing of psychological theories in ways not previously possible, one particularly …

Initial research on loss and potentially traumatic events (PTEs) has been dominated by
either a psychopathological approach emphasizing individual dysfunction or an event …

Longitudinal data analysis has long played a significant role in empirical research within the
developmental sciences. The past decade has given rise to a host of new and exciting …

Previous studies revealed that low self-esteem is prospectively associated with depression.
However, self-esteem has been shown to change over time. We thus hypothesized that not …

Modeled after Barbara Byrne's other best-selling structural equation modeling (SEM) books,
this practical guide reviews the basic concepts and applications of SEM using Mplus …

Disasters typically strike quickly and cause great harm. Unfortunately, because of the
spontaneous and chaotic nature of disasters, the psychological consequences have proved …

With its emphasis on practical and conceptual aspects, rather than mathematics or formulas,
this accessible book has established itself as the go-to resource on confirmatory factor …