Comparing typological structures across cultures by multigroup latent class analysis

The advantages of latent class analysis for cross-cultural research in psychology are discussed. The basic principles of multigroup latent class analysis are described and illustrated by an empirical study comparing satisfaction-with-life-domain profiles across two nations (China, United States). In...

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Published in:Journal of cross-cultural psychology 2003-03, Vol.34 (2), p.195
Main Authors: Eid, Michael, Langeheine, Rolf, Diener, Ed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross cultural studies
Measurement
Social classes
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Summary:The advantages of latent class analysis for cross-cultural research in psychology are discussed. The basic principles of multigroup latent class analysis are described and illustrated by an empirical study comparing satisfaction-with-life-domain profiles across two nations (China, United States). In particular, it is shown how various assumptions of measurement invariance across cultures can be tested statistically in the latent class framework. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0022-0221
1552-5422