Triangulation does not support reported prospective effects on work engagement: Simulated reanalyses of twelve cross-lagged panel models
Опубликована: Май 17, 2024
Studies
using
cross-lagged
panel
models
(CLPM)
have
shown
prospective
effects
of
initial
scores
on
various
predictors,
e.g.,
job
control
and
depressive
symptoms,
subsequent
work
engagement
when
adjusting
for
engagement.
However,
it
is
well
established
that
may
be
spurious
due
to
correlations
with
residuals
regression
the
mean.
Here,
we
reanalyzed
data
simulated
resemble
in
twelve
studies
CLPM,
suggesting
increasing/decreasing
Through
triangulation,
show
all
these
suggested
appear
been
rather
than
truly
increasing/decreasing.
Researchers
need
aware
correlations,
including
models,
do
not
prove
causality.
For
improved
causal
inference,
recommend
researchers
triangulate
scrutinize
by
fitting
complementary
their
data.
Язык: Английский
Experimentally established expected effects in random-intercept cross-lagged panel models when causality holds
Опубликована: Май 28, 2024
There
are
indications
that
findings
from
random-intercept
cross-lagged
panel
models
(RI-CLPM)
may
be
biased
and
spurious,
similarly
to
traditional
models.
The
objective
of
the
present
study
was
establish
what
effects
expect
in
analyses
with
RI-CLPM
when
causality
holds.
We
generated
experimental
data
truly
causal
by
estimating
weight
a
container
after
adding
or
removing
stones
to/from
container.
Data
were
analyzed
three
complementary
RI-CLPMs
as
well
corresponding
multilevel
model
(MLM)
person-mean
centered
scores.
results
suggested
if
prior
level
on
predictor
X
has
within-individual
increasing
effect
an
outcome
Y,
we
should
show
has:
(1)
A
positive
subsequent
Y
adjusting
for
Y;
(2)
negative
(3)
-
difference.
Corresponding
scores
MLM
yield
similar
effects.
In
case
decreasing
effects,
opposite
signs
(i.e.,
negative,
positive,
respectively).
These
experimentally
established
expected
holds
can
help
researchers
triangulate
scrutinize
order
observed
might
they
appear
spurious.
Язык: Английский
Inconclusive prospective effect of sleep delay on problematic smartphone use: A simulated reanalysis and comment on Zhao et al. (2024)
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024
Based
on
findings
from
analyses
with
cross-lagged
panel
models,
Zhao
et
al.
(2024)
concluded
that
sleep
delay
may
increase
problematic
smartphone
use
(PSU).
Here,
we
simulated
data
to
resemble
the
used
by
We
triangulation
and
fitted
complementary
models
found
contradicting
increasing
decreasing
effects
of
initial
subsequent
change
in
PSU.
These
divergent
suggest
it
is
premature
assume
an
effect
PSU
conclusion
this
regard
can
be
challenged.
It
important
for
researchers
aware
correlations,
including
adjusted
effects,
do
not
prove
causality
order
overinterpret
findings,
something
appears
have
happened
recommend
triangulate
fitting
their
evaluate
if
observed
due
true
causal
or
they
appear
spurious.
Язык: Английский
Detecting spurious effects in cross-lagged panel models: Triangulation is not a valid test
European Journal of Personality,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
The
cross-lagged
panel
model
(CLPM)
is
an
analytic
technique
used
to
examine
the
reciprocal
causal
effects
of
two
or
more
variables
assessed
on
occasions.
Although
widely
used,
CLPM
has
been
criticized
for
relying
implausible
assumptions,
violation
which
can
often
lead
biased
estimates
effects.
Recently,
a
triangulation
method
proposed
identify
spurious
in
simple
analyses
(e.g.,
Sorjonen,
Melin,
&
2024).
We
use
simulations
and
discussion
formulas
underlying
regression
coefficients
show
that
this
does
not
provide
valid
indicator
spuriousness.
This
identifies
true
as
realistic
situations
should
be
diagnose
whether
effect
estimated
from
not.
There
are
clear
reasons
doubt
CLPM,
but
results
do
add
information
about
such
spurious.
Язык: Английский
Spurious prospective effect of physical activity on problematic smartphone use: A simulated reanalysis and comment on Zhao et al. (2024)
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024
Based
on
findings
from
analyses
with
cross-lagged
panel
models,
Zhao
et
al.
(2024)
concluded
that
physical
activity
can
reduce
problematic
smartphone
use
(PSU)
among
adolescents.
Here,
we
simulated
data
to
resemble
the
used
by
We
triangulation
and
fitted
complementary
models
found
contradicting
decreasing,
increasing,
null
effects
of
initial
subsequent
change
in
PSU.
These
divergent
suggest
it
is
premature
assume
a
decreasing
effect
PSU
conclusion
this
regard
be
challenged.
It
important
for
researchers
aware
correlations,
including
adjusted
effects,
do
not
prove
causality
order
overinterpret
findings,
something
appears
have
happened
recommend
triangulate
fitting
their
evaluate
if
observed
may
due
true
causal
or
they
appear
spurious.
Язык: Английский
Questionable prospective decreasing effect of internet use on depression: A simulated reanalysis and comment on Liu et al. (2024)
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024
Based
on
findings
from
analyses
with
cross-lagged
panel
models,
Liu
et
al.
(2024)
concluded
that
internet
use
can
prevent
depression
among
older
adults.
Here,
we
simulated
data
to
resemble
the
used
by
We
triangulation
and
fitted
complementary
models
found
contradicting
decreasing,
increasing,
null
effects
of
initial
subsequent
change
in
depressive
symptoms.
These
divergent
suggest
it
is
premature
assume
a
decreasing
effect
conclusion
this
regard
be
challenged.
It
important
for
researchers
aware
correlations,
including
adjusted
effects,
do
not
prove
causality
order
overinterpret
findings,
something
appears
have
happened
recommend
triangulate
fitting
their
evaluate
if
observed
may
due
true
causal
or
they
appear
spurious.
Язык: Английский