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Longitudinal Measurement Invariance Testing

Longitudinal measurement invariance testing determines whether a psychological scale measures the same construct in the same way across two or more time points. It is a prerequisite for interpreting mean-level change scores in panel and repeated-measures studies, ensuring that observed change reflects true change in the construct rather than drift in the measurement instrument.

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  1. Meredith, W. (1993). Measurement invariance, factor analysis and factorial invariance. Psychometrika, 58(4), 525–543. DOI: 10.1007/BF02294825
  2. Vandenberg, R. J. & Lance, C. E. (2000). A review and synthesis of the measurement invariance literature: Suggestions, practices, and recommendations for organizational research. Organizational Research Methods, 3(1), 4–70. DOI: 10.1177/109442810031002

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ScholarGateLongitudinal Measurement Invariance (Longitudinal Measurement Invariance Testing). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/psychometrics/longitudinal-measurement-invariance