The models presented here are for 2-level, multilevel latent class analysis. Code for marginal approaches and conditional approaches are available.

MLCA: Marginal approach with covariates at day-level and person-level

This model estimates six day-level latent classes of substance use consequences using a marginal modeling approach to account for the nested data structure. One one day-level covariate (daily positive affect) and person-level covariate (student is under legal drinking age) are included to predict consequence latent class membership.

MLCA: Non-parametric approach with covariates at the day-level and person-level

This code fits a 2-level latent-class model with covariates using a “non-parametric approach.” This model simultaneously estimates day-level classes of substance-related consequences and person-level classes that group individuals based on proportion of each type of day. This model includes covariates at each level to estimate associations with both the day-level and person-level classes.

MLCA: Non-parametric approach without covariates

This code fits a 2-level latent-class model without covariates using a “non-parametric approach.” This model simultaneously estimates day-level classes of substance-related consequences and person-level classes that group individuals based on proportion of each type of day.

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