Subject: Clarification on Negative Path Coefficient in SEM Model

[Ravinder Pant]

Respected Neeraj Sir and group members,

I hope this message finds you well. I am currently analyzing my structural equation model and have encountered an unexpected result that I would greatly appreciate your insight on.
PFA CFA and Path ANALYSIS  Results.

The path coefficient from 7 → 11 is negative (-0.58), even though, theoretically, the relationship should be positive. Other relationships, such as 7 → 8, 7 → 9, and 7 → 12, are all positive, and these mediators also have positive effects on 11.
I suspect that this negative sign might be due to a suppression effect, given the strong intercorrelations among the mediating variables. However, I would like to confirm whether this interpretation is correct and understand the best way to report it — for instance, whether it would be more appropriate to remove the direct path and present 7s effect on 11 as being fully mediated through 8, 9, and 12.
Could you please advise on how to interpret and handle this situation correctly? I have attached the path diagrams for your reference.
Thank you very much for your time and guidance.
Warm regards,

Ravinder Pant

[Neeraj Kaushik]

Dear RP

Plz do share the p-value alongwith the beat values.

If p>0.05 then that beta value (irrespective of its sign), shd be considered as zero.

Best wishes

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[Ravinder Pant]

Respected sir , 

P values and Beta Values are mentioned below

Regression Weights: (Group number 1 - Default model)

			Estimate	S.E.	C.R.	P	Label
12	<---	7	.770	.029	26.460	***	par_2
9	<---	7	.713	.029	24.923	***	par_3
8	<---	7	.549	.032	17.025	***	par_4
11	<---	7	-.418	.045	-9.209	***	par_1
11	<---	8	.370	.031	11.930	***	par_5
11	<---	9	.477	.035	13.643	***	par_6
11	<---	12	.344	.034	10.002	***	par_7

 

Standardized Regression Weights: (Group number 1 - Default model)

			Estimate
12	<---	7	.780
9	<---	7	.761
8	<---	7	.625
11	<---	7	-.565
11	<---	8	.438
11	<---	9	.603
11	<---	12	.458

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[Ravinder Pant]

Respected sir,

Does it mean that in my case 

P value is less than 0.05 then that beta value is relevant?

Sir please guide how to proceed further regarding its interpretation and reporting for the purpose of PhD thesis.

Thank you