The results of the final trimmed model are depicted in Figure 2. Overall, the trimmed multiple group model showed a good fit to the data, χ2(10) = 9.87, ns; CFI = 1.00; TLI = 1.00; RMSEA = .00; SRMR = .03. Individual directional paths were constrained be equal across groups and resulted in significant model misfit, Δχ2(8) = 15.56, p < .05, suggesting differences across groups (also evidenced by the Box’s M above). To describe results from the trimmed model, we will highlight first the direct effects and group differences in direct effects, followed by indirect effects.
