Introductory And Intermediate Growth Models - Mplus

Piecewise Growth Modeling• Can be used to represent different phases of development• Can be used to capture non-linear growth• Each piece has its own growth factor(s)• Each piece can have its own coefficients for covariates201510501 2 3 4 5 6One intercept growth factor, two slope growth factorss1: 0 1 2 2 2 2 Time scores piece 1s2: 0 0 0 1 2 3 Time scores piece 2119Piecewise Growth Modeling (Continued)201510501 2 3 4 5 6Two intercept growth factors, two slope growth factors0 1 2 Time scores piece 10 1 2 Time scores piece 2Sequential model12060