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    • Structural equation models (SEMs) are widely used in various scientific disciplines.
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    • Imposing equality constraints on all or no parameters preserves model equivalence in multigroup SEMs.
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    • The findings highlight the importance of constraint selection for maintaining equivalence.

    Conclusions:

    • Model equivalence in multigroup structural equation models is preserved when models are identical across groups or when no constraints are imposed.
    • Careful consideration of parameter constraints is necessary to avoid introducing nonequivalence in multigroup SEMs.
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