Implications of Covariance Structure Analysis (LISREL) Versus Regression Models for Counseling Research
- 1 April 1987
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Counseling Psychologist
- Vol. 15 (2) , 287-310
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000087152007
Abstract
The advent of new types of multivariate techniques, such as covariance structureanalysis, has the potential for reshaping research on counseling processes.Covariance structure analysis is more theory driven and confirmatory in naturethan regression analysis. Following a description of its strengths and weaknesses, adetailed example is provided showing how the use of covariance structure analysiscan improve research sophistication and theory development in counselingpsychology.Keywords
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