Finding latent groups in observed data: A primer on latent profile analysis in Mplus for applied researchers

• Published in: International journal of behavioral development Vol. 44; no. 5; pp. 458 - 468
• Main Authors: Ferguson, Sarah L., G. Moore, E. Whitney, Hull, Darrell M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.09.2020; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Computer Software; Data Analysis; Data Interpretation; Goodness of Fit; Researchers; Statistical Analysis; Syntax; Latent profile analysis; latent variable modeling; teaching paper

The present guide provides a practical guide to conducting latent profile analysis (LPA) in the Mplus software system. This guide is intended for researchers familiar with some latent variable modeling but not LPA specifically. A general procedure for conducting LPA is provided in six steps: (a) dat...