Modeling incomplete longitudinal and cross-sectional data using latent growth structural models.

1991 ◽  
pp. 276-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. McArdle ◽  
Fumiaki Hamagami
Keyword(s):  
Structural Models ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals The Physical, Emotional, and Identity User-Avatar Association with Disordered Gaming: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Stavropoulos ◽  
Emma Dumble ◽  
Sandra Cokorilo ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Halley M. Pontes
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Longitudinal Change ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Core Self ◽  
Initial Intensity

Abstract Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a rapidly expanding psychopathological manifestation necessitating further research and clinical attention. Although recent research has investigated relationships between user-avatar and excessive gaming, little is known about the interplay between IGD and avatar self-presence and its dimensions (i.e., the physical, emotional, and identity bond developed between the user and the in-game character). The aim of the present pilot study was twofold: (i) to investigate the associations between physical, emotional, and identity aspects of self-presence associate and IGD severity, and (ii) to assess IGD variations longitudinally in relation to the three dimensions of self-presence (i.e., proto-self-presence, core-self-presence, and extended-self-presence). The sample comprised 125 young adults aged between 18 and 29 years who underwent either (i) three offline measurements (1 month apart, over 3 months) or (ii) a cross-sectional online measurement. Regression and latent growth analysis indicated that the initial intensity of the physical, emotional, and identity self-presence aspects associated with IGD severity, but not to its longitudinal change. Overall, young adult gamers may exhibit higher IGD risk and severity when the experience of physical, emotional, and identity bonding with their in-game character is pronounced. The implications surrounding treatment and preventative policy recommendations are further discussed.

scholarly journals Disagreeing about development: An analysis of parent-teacher agreement in ADHD symptom trajectories across the elementary school years

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aja Louise Murray ◽  
Tom Booth ◽  
Denis Ribeaud ◽  
Manuel Eisner
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptom Trajectories ◽  
Growth Mixture ◽  
Inattention And Hyperactivity ◽  
Correlated Factors ◽  
Over Time

Objectives: It is well-known that in cross-sectional analyses, agreement between informants is modest as best when rating ADHD and other disruptive behaviour disorder symptoms. We here aimed to develop recommendations for the use of multi-informant data in the context of longitudinal developmental analyses that examine symptom trajectories over time. Method: Using parallel process modelling, we estimated parent-teacher agreement in inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptom initial levels and slopes across the elementary school years (ages 7, 9 and 11) for a community sample of n=1388 youth. We also used these models to examine whether initial levels and slopes differed significantly across informants.Results: Informant agreement was low to moderate and higher for inattention slopes (r=.47) than for hyperactivity/impulsivity slopes (r=.23). Parents and teachers reported opposite developmental trends for inattention with teachers reporting declines and parents reporting increases over time. Parents reported overall higher levels of hyperactivity/impulsivity but there were no average informant differences in slopes. Conclusion: Of the options available, we recommend specifying separate but correlated factors for different informants in developmental analyses of ADHD. This can be achieved within latent growth curve and growth mixture models.

scholarly journals Evaluating Eight-Year Trajectories for Sense of Purpose in the Health and Retirement Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Hill ◽  
Sara J Weston
Keyword(s):  
Growth Models ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health And Retirement Study ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Latent Growth Models ◽  
Sense Of Purpose ◽  
Retirement Study ◽  
Over Time

Objectives: Though cross-sectional research has suggested that sense of purpose declines intoolder adulthood, it remains unclear whether inter-individual variability occurs in these trajectories, and what factors predict these trajectories. The current study provides one of the first longitudinal investigations into how individuals’ sense of purpose fluctuates in older adulthood. Method: Participants from the Health and Retirement Study (n = 4,234, mean age = 65 years), completed assessments of sense of purpose over three years, along with multiple potential predictors (health, personality, demographics) at the start.Results: Second-order latent growth models demonstrated both mean-level declines on purpose over time, as well as the capacity for inter-individual variability in change patterns for retired adults. Among this cohort, health status, educational attainment, and marital status were significant predictors of purpose trajectories over time, though broad personality trait dimensions failed to uniquely predict change in sense of purpose. However, measurement invariance tests suggest that the scale did not operate similarly across work status groups.Conclusion: Findings advance the previous literature by demonstrating inter-individual variability in sense of purpose for those participants who had retired. Future research should consider that purpose inventories may operate differently for those in the workplace versus retired adults.

scholarly journals Profiles of competence development in mathematics and reading in early secondary education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micha-Josia Freund ◽  
Timo Gnambs ◽  
Kathrin Lockl ◽  
Ilka Wolter
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Growth Mixture Modeling ◽  
Mixture Modeling ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Growth Mixture ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Educational Careers

AbstractThis article examines the development of reading and mathematical competence in early secondary education and aims at identifying distinct profiles of competence development. Since reading and mathematical competences are highly correlated both cross-sectionally and longitudinally, we expected to find a generalized profile of competence development with students developing parallel in reading and mathematical competences. Moreover, previous research confirmed individuals’ specific focus on one of the two domains, for example, in their interest, self-concept, or motivation. Also, differences in competence levels between both domains were found in cross-sectional studies. Therefore, we hypothesized that additional to the generalized profile, there are specialized profiles of competence development with students developing distinctively faster in one of the two domains. To identify both types of profiles, latent growth mixture modeling was used on a sample of 5,301 students entering secondary education from the German National Educational Panel Study. To demonstrate the robustness of the results, these analyses were repeated using different model specifications and subgroups with higher homogeneity (with students belonging to the highest track, i.e., “Gymnasium”). The results indicate only small to non-existent specialized profiles of competence development in all conditions. This finding of roughly parallel development of reading and mathematical competences throughout early secondary education indicates that potential specializations are less important at this point in students’ educational careers.

scholarly journals An Initial Investigation of the Joint Classification of Hypomania- and Neurodevelopmental Disorder-Relevant Dimensions Within the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112110556
Author(s):  
Kasey Stanton ◽  
Shereen Khoo ◽  
Christina G. McDonnell ◽  
Mara Villalongo Andino ◽  
Taylor Sturgeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Structural Models ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initial Investigation ◽  
Affective Lability ◽  
Joint Classification

We examined hierarchical structural models of psychopathology in samples of (a) adults recruited online and screened based on psychopathology history ( N = 429) and (b) undergraduates ( N = 529) to inform classification of neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD)- and hypomania-relevant dimensions within the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP). Results differed across samples in some ways, but converged to indicate that some NDD- and hypomania-relevant dimensions aligned closely with different HiTOP spectra. For example, some hypomania-relevant dimensions (e.g., affective lability) overlapped strongly with the internalizing spectrum, whereas others (e.g., self-perceived charisma) were reverse-indicators of detachment. Examination of cross-sectional and prospective correlates for emergent factors also was informative in some ways. This included NDD-relevant and disinhibited externalizing dimensions associating robustly with treatment seeking history and recent experiences of distress. These results provide initial insights into classifying NDD- and hypomania-relevant dimensions within the HiTOP and indicate a need for future research in this area.

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