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Person-Centered Modeling

Techniques for Studying Associations Between People Rather than Variables

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ID15735486
AuthorsSang Eun Woo (0000-0002-3232-5913, Purdue University West Lafayette, corresponding author), Joeri Hofmans (0000-0001-6619-0706, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Bart Wille (0000-0003-0800-2732, Ghent University), Louis Tay (0000-0002-5522-4728, Purdue University West Lafayette)
Year2023
Volume11
Issue1
Pages453-480
Publication date2023-11-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnnual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2327-0608 • E-ISSN: 2327-0616
PublisherAnnual Reviews (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-110721-045646
OpenAlexW4388662059
LanguageEN
Citations received31
References cited108

The goal of person-centered methods is to identify subpopulations of individuals based on within-group similarity of data relative to between-group variability. In this article, we provide an overview of specific person-centered methods, thus shifting the attention from studying relations between variables to studying relations between people or entities of interest. Next, we present a selective and critical review of recent research utilizing person-centered modeling approaches, highlighting key trends in the organizational psychology and organizational behavior literature from both the methodological and the conceptual perspectives. Lastly, we conclude with reflections and recommendations, highlighting several areas that need careful consideration when conducting person-centered research

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