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 …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and nationally mandated restrictions to control the
virus have been associated with increased mental health issues. However, the differential …

This comprehensive resource reviews structural equation modeling (SEM) strategies for
longitudinal data to help readers see which modeling options are available for which …

Objective: The stress response is a dynamic process that can be characterized by
predictable biochemical and psychological changes. Biomarkers of the stress response are …

Multilevel modelling is a data analysis method that is frequently used to investigate
hierarchal data structures in educational, behavioural, health, and social sciences …

Using piece-wise longitudinal trajectory analysis, this study investigated trajectories of
teacher-reported warmth and conflict in their relationships with students 4 years prior to and …

Objective Alcohol use is a leading cause of burden of disease among young people.
Prevention strategies can be effective in the short-term; however little is known about their …

Extensive evidence has suggested mathematical skill in early childhood is a robust predictor
of children's later academic skills and eventual labor market outcomes; however, there is …

Recent European and global trends in education have been to promote inclusive education
and expand education, resulting in the increased provision of special education. In …

Hydropower plants are generally recognized as a climate-friendly approach to meeting
growing energy demand, whereas the greenhouse gases from reservoirs and their …