The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychological research: conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations.
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- 10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173
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- 1986 Dec
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- Journal of personality and social psychology
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@article{allodium:10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173,
title = {The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychological research: conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations.},
author = {Baron RM and Kenny DA},
year = {1986},
journal = {Journal of personality and social psychology},
doi = {10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychological research: conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations. AU - Baron RM AU - Kenny DA PY - 1986 JO - Journal of personality and social psychology DO - 10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173 UR - https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173 ER -
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RM, B., & DA, K. (1986). The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychological research: conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations.. Journal of personality and social psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.51.6.1173
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