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reference to claim that mono-level relationships are stronger than multi-level ones?

  • 1.  reference to claim that mono-level relationships are stronger than multi-level ones?

    Posted 03-18-2019 21:47

    Dear all,


    I vaguely recall reading a claim in an article/book chapter on multilevel issues, stating that mono-level relationships between independent and dependent variables can be expected to be stronger in magnitude than multi-level relationships (e.g., same-level antecedent impacts focal construct more strongly than higher- or lower-level antecedent). I was wondering whether you could point me to the source of this claim (Kozlowski & Klein 2000 perhaps)? In addition, I'm wondering whether there is any evidence for this claim.


    Looking forward to hearing from you!


    Best regards,

    Bart de Jong


    Associate Professor

    Australian Catholic University