Research Article

Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data

Volume: 58 Number: 2 August 16, 2025
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Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data

Abstract

Many variables studied in social and behavioral science researches inherently involve at least two individuals and the concept of dyad is used for these pairs with a certain relationship and connection between them and the concept of dyadic data is used for the data collected from these pairs. Analyzing the data obtained from these individuals (dyadic data) thinking that they are independent of each other may present misleading findings. In addition, complex models need to be established and tested to reveal how the pairs affect each other. Although programs such as LISREL, AMOS, MPLUS, R can be used to test various models established with dyadic data, many of these programs are paid or require researchers to know coding. The purpose of this article is to introduce the MEDYAD macro, which allows testing the mediation model (APIMeM) in distinguishable dyadic data without the need for coding. Within the scope of this study, the mediation model in dyadic data is first briefly explained, then the installation of the macro, preparation of the data file, and data analysis steps are given. Finally, how to interpret the analysis outputs is briefly explained.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Measurement and Evaluation in Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 16, 2025

Submission Date

January 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 58 Number: 2

APA
Örs Özdil, S. (2025). Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), 58(2), 651-687. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.1618770
AMA
1.Örs Özdil S. Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data. JFES. 2025;58(2):651-687. doi:10.30964/auebfd.1618770
Chicago
Örs Özdil, Selda. 2025. “Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 58 (2): 651-87. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.1618770.
EndNote
Örs Özdil S (August 1, 2025) Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 58 2 651–687.
IEEE
[1]S. Örs Özdil, “Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data”, JFES, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 651–687, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.30964/auebfd.1618770.
ISNAD
Örs Özdil, Selda. “Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 58/2 (August 1, 2025): 651-687. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.1618770.
JAMA
1.Örs Özdil S. Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data. JFES. 2025;58:651–687.
MLA
Örs Özdil, Selda. “Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), vol. 58, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 651-87, doi:10.30964/auebfd.1618770.
Vancouver
1.Selda Örs Özdil. Using MEDYAD Macro to Test the Mediation Effect in Dyadic Data. JFES. 2025 Aug. 1;58(2):651-87. doi:10.30964/auebfd.1618770

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