Testing criminological theory through causal mediation analysis: Current status and future directions

Glenn D. Walters and Jon T. Mandracchia

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2017, vol. 49, issue C, 53-64

Abstract: The purpose of this paper was three-fold: 1. Present an overview of the core requirements of causal mediation analysis; 2. Evaluate the quantity and quality of current mediation research in criminology and criminal justice; 3. Demonstrate the proper use of causal mediation analysis in testing criminological theory.

Keywords: Causal mediation analysis; Core requirements; Theory-building (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2017.02.002

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