
Differential paths for juvenile delinquents and students for proposed model
Path name | Juveniles beta | Students beta | Difference in betas | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
EA → EM | 0.58 |
0.53 |
0.05 |
The positive relationship between EA and EM is stronger for juveniles. |
EM → Lie | 0.39 |
0.48 |
-0.09 |
The positive relationship between EM and Lie is stronger for students. |
EA → PVA | 0.09 | 0.20 |
-0.11 | The positive relationship between EA and PVA is only significant for students. |
Lie → PVA | 0.31 |
0.36 |
-0.05 | There is no difference. |
EM → PVA | 0.44 |
0.22 |
0.22 |
The positive relationship between EM and PVA is stronger for juveniles. |
EM → DT | 0.32 |
0.09 | 0.23 |
The positive relationship between EM and DT is stronger for juveniles. |
Lie → DT | 0.29 |
0.35 |
-0.06 | There is no difference. |
PVA → DT | 0.31 |
0.40 |
-0.09 | There is no difference. |
*p<0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001. DT, delinquent tendencies; EA, emotional abuse; EM, emotional maturity; PVA, physical and verbal aggression