Introduction to Structural Equation Models (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences) - Softcover

Shawn Bauldry

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798348846886

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2026

Synopsis

Social and behavioral scientists routinely grapple with abstract concepts—like depression, democracy, or organizational culture—that resist simple measurement and often exist within intricate webs of relationships. Introduction to Structural Equation Models by Shawn Bauldry offers a comprehensive and accessible entry point into the world of SEMs, blending statistical rigor with practical application. Designed for graduate students and researchers, this volume guides readers through the process of translating complex theoretical frameworks into testable statistical models, fitting models to data, and evaluating model fit.

The book is structured around the SEM workflow, from model specification and identification to estimation and evaluation, with each chapter building systematically on the last. Readers benefit from a balanced approach: advanced mathematical concepts are paired with concrete, worked examples, and each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading.

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About the Author

Shawn Bauldry is a professor in the Department of Sociology at Purdue University. He is co-author, with J. Micah Roos, of Confirmatory Factor Analysis and has published methodological research in sociological and psychological methodology journals, including top-tier journals such as Sociological Methodology, Psychological Methods, and Structural Equation Modeling. His methodological research focuses on the development of structural equation models, particularly measurement models and models for longitudinal data. His substantive research focuses on demographic analyses of aging and health.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798348846886
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168