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Kosuke Imai1, Luke Keele, Dustin Tingley

  • 1Department of Politics, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA. kimai@princeton.edu

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This study introduces a new, general framework for causal mediation analysis, moving beyond traditional linear models. This approach offers a unified method for defining, identifying, estimating, and analyzing causal mediation effects across various statistical models.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Statistics
  • Causal Inference

Background:

  • Causal mediation analysis traditionally relies on linear structural equation models.
  • This reliance presents limitations in defining mediation effects, specifying identification assumptions, and extending to nonlinear models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a general, model-agnostic framework for causal mediation analysis.
  • To overcome the limitations of traditional approaches by providing unified definitions, identification strategies, estimation methods, and sensitivity analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a general definition of causal mediation effects independent of specific statistical models.
  • Integrated definition, identification, estimation, and sensitivity analysis within a single framework.
  • Accommodated linear/nonlinear relationships, parametric/nonparametric models, and diverse outcome/mediator types.

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework is applicable to a wide range of statistical models and data types.
  • Enabled formal assessment of empirical conclusion robustness via sensitivity analysis.
  • Demonstrated the approach using the Job Search Intervention Study data.

Conclusions:

  • The novel framework offers a more flexible and comprehensive approach to causal mediation analysis.
  • Provides researchers with tools to rigorously evaluate mediation effects and their robustness.
  • Facilitates broader application of causal mediation analysis in social sciences and beyond.