Chapter 15 Dyadic Data Analysis

This chapter introduces the concept of nonlinear change. Notes from this chapter borrow heavily from Kashy and Cook (2006), a comprehensive book on dyadic data analysis.

In this chapter we will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction
   • Interpersonal Phenomena
   • Dyadic Measurement
   • Discussion Question
2. Interdependence
   • Definition of Interdependence
   • Ignoring Interdependence
   • Linkage Types
   • Sources of Interdependence
   • Discussion Question
3. Basic Definitions
   • Distinguishability
   • Variable Types
4. Dyadic Designs
   • Standard Dyadic Design
   • Social Relations Model
   • One-with-many Model
   • Discussion Question
5. Actor Partner Interdependence Model (APIM)
   • Model
   • Conceptual Interpretations
   • Partner-Oriented Interactions
   • Actor-Partner Interactions
   • Discussion Question
6. Longitudinal APIM
   • Model
   • Estimated Parameters
   • Parameter Covariation
7. Data Example 1
   • Preliminaries
   • Modeling Scenario
   • Descriptives
   • Dyadic Data Prep
   • APIM