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  • Social Sciences
  • Educational Science
  • Statistics

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  • Latent variable modeling is a standard tool in social sciences.
  • Structural equation models have evolved to include non-linear and multilevel components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a general non-linear multilevel structural equation mixture model (GNM-SEMM).
  • To combine semiparametric non-linear structural equation models with multilevel structural equation mixture models.

Main Methods:

  • The GNM-SEMM framework is proposed for clustered and non-normally distributed data.
  • It allows for semiparametric relationships at both within and between levels.
  • Illustrative examples from educational science are provided.

Main Results:

  • The GNM-SEMM offers a flexible approach to modeling complex data.
  • It integrates advanced statistical techniques for social science applications.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed GNM-SEMM is a versatile tool for researchers in social and educational sciences.
  • It advances the capabilities of structural equation modeling for complex data structures.