IV to MV & MV to DV significant, but no mediating effect
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:39 pm
I have a question, i need to know in sem pls analysis, if the direct effect of an independent variable (iv) to a mediating variable (mv) is significant and mv to dependent variable (dv) is also significant. (V -> MV (sig), MV --> DV (sig)
But after bootstrapping test , the result shows the mediating variable is no longer significant to mediate IV and DV.
It is a full mediation if we follow barron n kenny method.
I know a lot of limitations if using Barron and Kenny's method.
But how to justify the roles of mediation here. Is the mv really a mediator or not? any explanation for this result? and how should i interpret the results?
Any reading can I refer to?
Thank you
But after bootstrapping test , the result shows the mediating variable is no longer significant to mediate IV and DV.
It is a full mediation if we follow barron n kenny method.
I know a lot of limitations if using Barron and Kenny's method.
But how to justify the roles of mediation here. Is the mv really a mediator or not? any explanation for this result? and how should i interpret the results?
Any reading can I refer to?
Thank you