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Abstract
This chapter presents a review of applications of structural equation modeling (SEM)
published in psychological research journals in recent years. We focus first on the
variety of research designs and substantive issues to which SEM can be applied productively.
We then discuss a number of methodological problems and issues of concern that characterize
some of this literature. Although it is clear that SEM is a powerful tool that is
being used to great benefit in psychological research, it is also clear that the applied
SEM literature is characterized by some chronic problems and that this literature
can be considerably improved by greater attention to these issues.