Table 4 Comparison of factor loading unstandardized parameter estimates: maximum likelihood versus Bayesian estimation
Estimation approach | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Measurement (CFA) model | ML | Bayesian | |
Parent rejection | →Warmth | 1 | 1 |
→Aggression | 2.732 | 2.75 | |
→Neglect | 1.867 | 1.70 | |
→Rejection | 1.715 | 1.73 | |
Family Factors | →Aggression of Mom, Present | 0.912 | 0.86 |
→Aggression of Dad Present | 0.706 | 0.65 | |
→Aggression of Mom, Past | 0.261 | 0.26 | |
→Aggression of Dad Past | 1 | 1 | |
→Number of people living in the home | 1.492 | 1.48 | |
→Number of siblings | 1 | 1 | |
Cognitive Factors | →Verbal IQ | 3.344 | 3.42 |
→Performance IQ | 2.883 | 2.65 | |
→School success | 1 | 1 | |
Aggression at Home | →Verbal aggression | 5.474 | 5.65 |
→Aggression against objects | 1 | 1 | |
→Provoked aggression | 2.292 | 2.15 | |
→Initiated aggression | 1.948 | 1.93 | |
→Weapon use | 0.035 | 0.04 | |
Aggression at School | →Verbal aggression | 2.535 | 2.40 |
→Aggression against objects | 1 | 1 | |
→Provoked aggression | 1.582 | 1.66 | |
→Initiated aggression | 1.251 | 1.25 | |
→Weapon use | 0.035 | 0.03 | |
Structural model | |||
Parent rejection | →Aggression at Home | 0.101 | 0.11 |
Parent rejection | →Aggression at School | 0.051 | 0.06 |
Family Factors | →Aggression at Home | 6.129 | 6.13 |
Family Factors | →Aggression at School | 4.959 | 4.59 |
Cognitive Factors | →Aggression at Home | -0.043 | -0.03 |
Cognitive Factors | →Aggression at School | -0.024 | -0.04 |