Metainformation
| Tag | Value |
|---|---|
| file | Inferential_Statistics_uu-mediation-802-en_uu-mediation-802-en |
| name | uu-mediation-802-en |
| section | Inferential Statistics/Regression/Multiple linear regression/Mediation |
| type | schoice |
| solution | TRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE |
| Type | Interpretating output |
| Program | SPSS |
| Language | English |
| Level | Statistical Literacy |
Question
The table below is from the article by Boelen and Klugkist (2011), Cognitive behavioral variables mediate the associations of neuroticism and attachment insecurity with Prolonged Grief Disorder
A psychologist formulates the following conclusion based on the above table: Unrealness does not fully mediate the relationship between Attachment Avoidance and PGD. Is this correct?
- TRUE: Yes, because the direct effect is significant
- FALSE: Yes, because the total effect is significant
- FALSE: No, because the total indirect effect is significant
- FALSE: No, because the unique indirect effect is significant
Solution
The table shows that the direct effect is also significant. If the direct effect is also significant (direct effect of X on Y), there is not full mediation, but partial mediation. Thus, in this case, the effect of X on Y is not completely through the mediator.