Table 4.
Predicted probabilities from the threshold invariance model for youth reported familism obligations
| Indicator | Response category (degree of agreement)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not at all/a little | Somewhat | Very much | Completely | |
| Time 1 | ||||
| V1T1 | 0.015 | 0.068 | 0.248 | 0.669 |
| V2T1 | 0.016 | 0.083 | 0.256 | 0.645 |
| V3T1 | 0.028 | 0.084 | 0.246 | 0.642 |
| V4T1 | 0.030 | 0.062 | 0.188 | 0.720 |
| V5T1 | 0.023 | 0.095 | 0.287 | 0.595 |
| Time 2 | ||||
| V1T2 | 0.029 | 0.109 | 0.320 | 0.542 |
| V2T2 | 0.010 | 0.103 | 0.382 | 0.505 |
| V3T2 | 0.023 | 0.113 | 0.362 | 0.503 |
| V4T2 | 0.008 | 0.048 | 0.261 | 0.683 |
| V5T2 | 0.021 | 0.118 | 0.375 | 0.486 |
| Time 3 | ||||
| V1T3 | 0.033 | 0.129 | 0.355 | 0.483 |
| V2T3 | 0.011 | 0.129 | 0.440 | 0.419 |
| V3T3 | 0.027 | 0.139 | 0.414 | 0.420 |
| V4T3 | 0.011 | 0.063 | 0.303 | 0.623 |
| V5T3 | 0.035 | 0.149 | 0.381 | 0.435 |
| Time 4 | ||||
| V1T4 | 0.053 | 0.145 | 0.333 | 0.469 |
| V2T4 | 0.011 | 0.136 | 0.460 | 0.393 |
| V3T4 | 0.035 | 0.154 | 0.410 | 0.401 |
| V4T4 | 0.008 | 0.058 | 0.321 | 0.613 |
| V5T4 | 0.032 | 0.152 | 0.399 | 0.418 |
Note. The calculation of these probabilities are based on ordered-categorical CFA output from Mplus using DWLS estimation with robust correction.
Indicators. V1: “Children should be taught that it is their duty to care for their parents when their parents get old.” V2: “If a relative is having a hard time financially, one should help him or her out if possible.” V3: “A person should share his or her home with relatives if they need a place to stay.” V4: “Older kids should take care of and be role models for their younger brothers and sisters.” V5: “Parents should be willing to make great sacrifices to make sure their children have a better life.” Source: Knight et al. (2010).