[Knowledge Sharing] Guideline 2: Selecting and Specifying the Mediation Testing Model
当代中介分析:常见问题 二：是否仅列出 SEM、PLS-SEM 或软体名称，却未说明中介分析使用之微观或宏观模型？
by Shiau et al.(2026) Source from: Shiau, W.-L., Shih, C.-H., Qureshi, I., Yuan, Y., & Teng, C.-I. (2026). Do matched and mismatched null hypothesis significance testing of mediators matter? An example of fintech continuance and guidelines for the future. Decision Support Systems, 211, 114764.Guideline 2: Selecting and Specifying the Mediation Testing Model
Researchers should explicitly identify the model used to test each mediation hypothesis. Naming SEM, PLS-SEM, or a software package does not specify whether the mechanism is tested separately or within the entire model. The testing model should match the hypothesis's scope. When both micro and macro analyses are presented, researchers should explain their purposes in advance and identify the model supporting each conclusion. Clear model specification allows readers to understand which theoretical claim the analysis evaluates.
指引二：选择中介检定模型
建议研究者说明中介假设使用的检定模型。仅列出SEM、PLS-SEM或软体名称，无法让读者判断中介机制是单独检定，还是在整体模型中检定。模型选择应对应假设的范围；若同时呈现micro与macro分析，则需要预先交代各自的目的，并标明每项结果依据的模型。
研究者应该/不应该做的事
应做事项 | 不应做事项 |
1. Clearly label the adopted testing model as (Micro model vs. Macro model) 1. 标示采用的检定模型 (微观模型与宏观模型)。 | 1. Mention the tool or software, but do not state whether the testing model. 1. 提及工具或软体，却未说明所采用的检定模型。 |
2. If both micro and macro are presented, declare the purpose in advance. 2. 若同时呈现微观与宏观分析，应事先说明其目的。 | 2. Mix micro and macro, but not stating the model that the conclusions are based. 2. 混用微观与宏观分析，却未说明结论所依据的模型。 |
Reference
Shiau, W.-L., Shih, C.-H., Qureshi, I., Yuan, Y., & Teng, C.-I. (2026). Do matched and mismatched null hypothesis significance testing of mediators matter? An example of fintech continuance and guidelines for the future. Decision Support Systems, 211, 114764.
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