Introduction to Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis (3rd Edition)

By Andrew F. Hayes

Introduction to Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis, Third Edition is the definitive guide to applying regression-based methods for analyzing indirect effects, interactions, and complex conditional relationships. Widely adopted across the social sciences, this text is the authoritative companion for researchers using Hayes’ PROCESS macro.

Known for its clarity and applied focus, the book makes advanced statistical concepts accessible through step-by-step explanations, annotated outputs, and real research examples. The 3rd Edition reflects the latest PROCESS updates and expanded modeling capabilities across SPSS, SAS, and R.

What This Book Does

This book teaches readers how to conceptualize, estimate, interpret, and report mediation, moderation, and conditional process models using regression. It focuses on practical implementation while maintaining strong conceptual foundations.

Key Features of the 3rd Edition

• Fully updated for the latest versions of the PROCESS macro
• Clear, regression-based approach to mediation and moderation
• Annotated PROCESS output for step-by-step interpretation
• Expanded examples and applied datasets
• Support for SPSS, SAS, and R users

Topics Covered

• Mediation Models and Indirect Effects
• Moderation and Interaction Effects
• Conditional Process Modeling
• Bootstrapping and Effect Estimation
• Moderated Mediation
• Multicategorical Moderators
• Advanced PROCESS Applications
• Interpretation and Reporting of Results

The gold-standard guide for mediation and moderation analysis.
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