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Mediational screening in theory and in practice.

R E Emery1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville 22903.

American Journal of Community Psychology
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Mediational selection offers early risk identification for prevention research. However, practical challenges in correlating mediational and outcome variables limit its application as a sole strategy.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Prevention Science

Background:

  • Mediational selection is a strategy proposed by Pillow et al. (1991).
  • The strategy's potential for early risk identification in developmental processes has been underexplored.
  • Understanding developmental trajectories is crucial for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the advantage of early risk identification in mediational selection.
  • To discuss the theoretical benefits of identifying developmental processes for prevention.
  • To examine the practical limitations of mediational selection.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of mediational selection strategy.
  • Review of the correlation between mediational and outcome variables.
  • Consideration of practical application in prevention research.

Main Results:

  • Mediational selection's primary benefit is the early identification of developmental risk.
  • Theoretical advantages exist for prevention by understanding developmental processes.
  • Practical limitations arise in establishing and interpreting correlations between mediational and outcome variables.

Conclusions:

  • Mediational selection provides a valuable tool for early risk identification in prevention.
  • The strategy's utility is tempered by practical challenges in variable correlation.
  • Mediational selection should be considered alongside other strategies in prevention research.

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