Using LISREL analysis for drug research

J Sch Health. 1983 Apr;53(4):277-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1983.tb01143.x.

Abstract

LISREL Analysis is suggested as a method of modeling relationships among variables to determine causality. LISREL is a computer program that uses a maximum-likelihood procedure to analyze structural equations. The variables in the tested hypotheses can be both directly observed variables and latent variables. LISREL was applied to the findings of a study in drug education research in order to provide a model. The constructed LISREL model was contrasted with the ANOVA-based model. The LISREL had greater explanatory value for dealing with antecedent variables present in complex human health behaviors.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attitude to Health
  • Computers*
  • Health Education / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Research Design
  • Smoking Prevention
  • Software*
  • Statistics as Topic
  • Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control*