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Mediation Analysis with Multiple Mediators [PDF]

open access: yesEpidemiologic Methods, 2014
Recent advances in the causal inference literature on mediation have extended traditional approaches to direct and indirect effects to settings that allow for interactions and non-linearities. In this paper, these approaches from causal inference are further extended to settings in which multiple mediators may be of interest.
Stijn Vansteelandt, Tyler Vanderweele
exaly   +4 more sources

mediation: R Package for Causal Mediation Analysis [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Statistical Software, 2014
In this paper, we describe the R package mediation for conducting causal mediation analysis in applied empirical research. In many scientific disciplines, the goal of researchers is not only estimating causal effects of a treatment but also understanding
Dustin Tingley   +4 more
doaj   +6 more sources

Mediation analysis with graph mediator. [PDF]

open access: yesBiostatistics
Summary This study introduces a mediation analysis framework when the mediator is a graph. A Gaussian covariance graph model is assumed for graph presentation. Causal estimands and assumptions are discussed under this presentation.
Xu Y, Zhao Y.
europepmc   +5 more sources

On the Interpretation and Use of Mediation: Multiple Perspectives on Mediation Analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2017
Mediation analysis has become a very popular approach in psychology, and it is one that is associated with multiple perspectives that are often at odds, often implicitly.
Paul de Boeck
exaly   +3 more sources

Tutorial on Causal Mediation Analysis for Pharmacometricians [PDF]

open access: yesCPT: Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology
Mediation analyses can support biomarker development by quantifying the part of the total treatment effect on clinical outcome that is mediated by the biomarker.
Sebastiaan Camiel Goulooze   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Introduction to Mediation Analysis and Examples of Its Application to Real-world Data [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 2021
Traditional epidemiological assessments, which mainly focused on evaluating the statistical association between two major components-the exposure and outcome-have recently evolved to ascertain the in-between process, which can explain the underlying ...
Sun Jae Jung
doaj   +1 more source

A Practical Guide to Causal Mediation Analysis: Illustration With a Comprehensive College Transition Program and Nonprogram Peer and Faculty Interactions

open access: yesFrontiers in Education, 2022
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs have been increasingly employed in education. Mediation analysis has long been used to measure the role of mediators.
W. Edward Chi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role of covariates in the analysis of causal mediation effects

open access: yesSichuan jingshen weisheng, 2022
The purpose of this paper was to introduce the theoretical basis of the causal mediation effect analysis and the specific method to realize an example by the causal mediation effect analysis with SAS.
Hu Chunyan, Hu Liangping
doaj   +1 more source

Mediation Analysis [PDF]

open access: yesAnnual Review of Psychology, 2007
Abstract  Mediating variables are prominent in psychological theory and research. A mediating variable transmits the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable. Differences between mediating variables and confounders, moderators, and covariates are outlined. Statistical methods to assess mediation and modern comprehensive approaches are
MacKinnon, D. P.   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Mediation analysis methods used in observational research: a scoping review and recommendations

open access: yesBMC Medical Research Methodology, 2021
Background Mediation analysis methodology underwent many advancements throughout the years, with the most recent and important advancement being the development of causal mediation analysis based on the counterfactual framework.
Judith J. M. Rijnhart   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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