välittäjätekijät
Välittäjätekijät, often translated as mediating factors or mediators, are variables that explain the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable. In essence, they act as a bridge or pathway through which the independent variable influences the dependent variable. A mediator variable is not simply correlated with the outcome; it is hypothesized to be causally involved in the process.
The concept of mediation is crucial in understanding complex causal relationships across various fields, including psychology,
Identifying mediating factors helps researchers to not only understand why a relationship exists but also to