Multiple-group structural equation modeling (MGSEM) (L. K. Muthén & Muthén, 1998–2004) was used to determine if the observed parenting constructs were more predictive of antisocial behaviors and beliefs among African American or European American youth. Models were analyzed in pairs so that differences in model fit could be assessed between constrained and unconstrained models using a χ2 difference test, Δ CFI test, and fit indices. Model estimation methods, fit indices, and cutpoints were identical to those used in the CFA models.
