4
$\begingroup$

I am currently running a second-order latent growth curve with multiple constructs. This multivariate latent growth curve demonstrates how two (or more) constructs travel together across time.

My question is, when reporting the regression/covariances among the latent growth factors (e.g. intercept growth factor A and B and slope growth factor C and D) do I report the standardized coefficients or the unstandardized coefficients?

My guess is that you report the standardized coefficients like you do for the covariance of the growth factors when running a latent growth curve with one construct. I wanted to confirm this but I couldn't find resources which clearly stated this. Thank everyone in advance for your advice!

Improve this question
$\endgroup$

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
4
$\begingroup$

The covariances between the growth factors tend to be more difficult to interpret than the correlations (standardized coefficients). Nonetheless, for the sake of completeness, reproducibility, and for meta-analytic purposes, my recommendation is to report both unstandardized and standardized coefficients.

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
1
  • $\begingroup$ Thank you so much for the incite! Also, I am terribly sorry about the late response. As you advised, I will report both standardized and unstandardized coefficients. Thank you always for your help! $\endgroup$
    – NZK
    Commented Aug 13 at 3:03

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.