CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention

This paper compares different structural equation modeling approaches in estimating the predictors of investment intention. Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) techniques were compared in the estimation of the model...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marija Vuković
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Croatian Operational Research Society 2024-01-01
Series:Croatian Operational Research Review
Subjects:
Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/464225
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1850284395498307584
author Marija Vuković
author_facet Marija Vuković
author_sort Marija Vuković
collection DOAJ
description This paper compares different structural equation modeling approaches in estimating the predictors of investment intention. Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) techniques were compared in the estimation of the model according to the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Additionally, the consistent PLS algorithm (PLSc) was taken into consideration in the methods comparison. To determine which factors affect stock investment intention, a TPB model with attitude towards behavior, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm as independent variables was estimated using three different approaches. The factors in the model were measured using survey indicators and the final sample included 200 Croatian residents. The results mostly show matching conclusions about the investment intention predictors, with a small difference observed in the PLS-SEM method. It can also be concluded that the factor loadings are higher according to PLS-SEM, as well as the indicators of convergent validity and reliability. On the other hand, CB-SEM shows stronger structural paths than PLS-SEM, and PLSc results are closer to those of CB-SEM. While CB-SEM shows better model fit, PLS-SEM shows high predictive power. This research further provides explanations of the differences and guidelines on when to use which approach.
format Article
id doaj-art-9b3d52ef40664769a1b4484d88c81249
institution OA Journals
issn 1848-0225
1848-9931
language English
publishDate 2024-01-01
publisher Croatian Operational Research Society
record_format Article
series Croatian Operational Research Review
spelling doaj-art-9b3d52ef40664769a1b4484d88c812492025-08-20T01:47:34ZengCroatian Operational Research SocietyCroatian Operational Research Review1848-02251848-99312024-01-0115213114410.17535/crorr.2024.0011CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intentionMarija Vuković0University of Split, Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, Department of Quantitative Methods, Cvite Fiskovića 5, 21000 Split, CroatiaThis paper compares different structural equation modeling approaches in estimating the predictors of investment intention. Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) techniques were compared in the estimation of the model according to the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Additionally, the consistent PLS algorithm (PLSc) was taken into consideration in the methods comparison. To determine which factors affect stock investment intention, a TPB model with attitude towards behavior, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm as independent variables was estimated using three different approaches. The factors in the model were measured using survey indicators and the final sample included 200 Croatian residents. The results mostly show matching conclusions about the investment intention predictors, with a small difference observed in the PLS-SEM method. It can also be concluded that the factor loadings are higher according to PLS-SEM, as well as the indicators of convergent validity and reliability. On the other hand, CB-SEM shows stronger structural paths than PLS-SEM, and PLSc results are closer to those of CB-SEM. While CB-SEM shows better model fit, PLS-SEM shows high predictive power. This research further provides explanations of the differences and guidelines on when to use which approach.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/464225CB-SEMinvestment intentionPLS-SEMstructural equation modeling
spellingShingle Marija Vuković
CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
Croatian Operational Research Review
CB-SEM
investment intention
PLS-SEM
structural equation modeling
title CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
title_full CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
title_fullStr CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
title_full_unstemmed CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
title_short CB-SEM vs PLS-SEM comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
title_sort cb sem vs pls sem comparison in estimating the predictors of investment intention
topic CB-SEM
investment intention
PLS-SEM
structural equation modeling
url https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/464225
work_keys_str_mv AT marijavukovic cbsemvsplssemcomparisoninestimatingthepredictorsofinvestmentintention