Multiple-group SEM results indicate that maternal depressive symptoms (MD) at 7 months (T1) predict more externalizing behavior (EXT) at 33 months (T3) among only boys (Standardized estimates in parentheses, n = 115). Girls’ estimates precede parentheses (n = 133). Covariances, residuals, and nonsignificant paths not shown. Regression coefficients that differ by group are in bold. χ2(25) = 30.54, p = .205. RMSEA = .04 [.00, .09]. CFI = .99. T2 = 15 months.
*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.