| Literature DB >> 16968208 |
David P MacKinnon1, Amanda J Fairchild, Matthew S Fritz.
Abstract
Mediating variables are prominent in psychological theory and research. A mediating variable transmits the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable. Differences between mediating variables and confounders, moderators, and covariates are outlined. Statistical methods to assess mediation and modern comprehensive approaches are described. Future directions for mediation analysis are discussed.Mesh:
Year: 2007 PMID: 16968208 PMCID: PMC2819368 DOI: 10.1146/annurev.psych.58.110405.085542
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Annu Rev Psychol ISSN: 0066-4308 Impact factor: 24.137