Table 3.
Variable Loadings for Externalizing and Internalizing Latent Factors at Ages 14 and 16
| Variable | Reporter | β (SE) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 14 | Age 16 | ||
| Internalizing Latent Factor | |||
| Internalizing | PC | .56 (.06) | .50 (.05) |
| Internalizing | AC | .46 (.07) | .34 (.05) |
| Internalizing | Teacher | .52 (.05) | |
| Depression | Youth | .59 (.07) | .77 (.05) |
| Anxiety | Youth | .42 (.07) | .57 (.05) |
| Externalizing Latent Factor | |||
| Externalizing | PC | .64 (.05) | .54 (.08) |
| Externalizing | AC | .45 (.06) | .50 (.08) |
| Externalizing | Teacher | .60 (.04) | |
| Antisocial behavior | Youth | .69 (.04) | .70 (.10) |
| Marijuana use | Youth | .39 (.08) | |
| Tobacco use | Youth | .39 (.08) | |
| Vape use | Youth | .30 (.08) | |
| Alcohol use | Youth | .30 (.08) | |
| No condom last time | Youth | .37 (.08) | |
| Sex with stranger | Youth | .36 (.07) | |
Note. PC = primary caregiver. AC = alternate caregiver.
All factor loadings are significant at p < .001.