Table 3

Cross-lagged dynamic panel models examining intensity of IPV perpetration (n=2479)

Model 1Model 2*
CoefSEP valueCoefSEP value
Time variant variables
Food insecurity0.070.040.0450.090.040.031
Housing status0.120.050.009
Relationship status0.120.040.153
Time invariant variables
Age at baseline−0.100.03<0.001
Childhood abuse0.210.03<0.001
Alpha0.770.05<0.0010.590.06<0.001
Fit indices
Chi26.567.64
Chi2 p value0.0100.106
Df1Lower boundUpper bound4Lower boundUpper bound
RMSEA0.0440.0150.0820.0160.0000.035
CFI0.9840.994
  • Models account for past use of violence and bidirectional nature of association (ie, IPV perpetration leading to later food insecurity).

  • CFI, comparative fit index; Coef, standardised coefficient; IPV, intimate partner violence; RMSEA, root mean squared error of approximation.