Beyond the Surface: Harnessing Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Modeling (MASEM) as a Methodological Compass for Global Challenges
Methods for Researching Global Challenges: An Interdisciplinary Guide, Taylor & Francis Ltd, ss.342-360, 2026
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.4324/9781003677604-27
- Yayınevi: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.342-360
- İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Research on global challenges increasingly relies on empirical evidence generated across diverse contexts over time. Synthesizing such findings requires methodological approaches that can integrate multiple relationships. Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) provides such a framework for testing theoretically based models across independent studies. MASEM synthesizes correlation structures from studies, enabling the examination of complex networks of relationships, including mediating mechanisms and theoretical models. Furthermore, this approach facilitates cumulative evidence synthesis and allows for the comparison of theoretical explanations while preserving the structural logic of multivariate models. Unlike traditional meta-analysis, MASEM does not focus solely on the magnitude of individual relationships but allows for the simultaneous interaction of multiple variables within an integrated analytical framework. This study introduces the methodological foundations of MASEM and presents a step-by-step practical application using an example model. Through this model, it demonstrates how MASEM can be used to synthesize empirical findings and test mediating structures across studies.