Clarifying conditions and decision points for mediational type inferences in Organizational Behavior
梳理了组织行为学研究中中介分析的理论、研究设计和构念效度问题，区分了间接效应、部分中介和完全中介假设，并给出了每种推断的决策点，附有结构方程模型实证示例。
Abstract Although mediational designs and analyses are quite popular in Organizational Behavior research, there is much confusion surrounding the basis of causal inferences. We review theoretical, research design, and construct validity issues that are important for drawing inferences from mediational analyses. We then distinguish between indirect effects, and partial and full mediational hypotheses and outline decision points for drawing inferences of each type. An empirical illustration is provided using structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques, and we discuss extensions and directions for future research. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.