Table 2

Results of four cross-lagged structural regression models between a hostile work climate and workplace bullying

Test statisticsModel comparison
χ2dfCFITLIRMSEA (90% CI)Comparison(df) χ2
M1Stability model1,127.14***3240.930.920.052 (0.049–0.055)  
M2Forward model (Hostile T1 → Bullying T2)1,116.72***3230.930.920.052 (0.048–0.055)M2 vs M1(1) 10.43**
M3Reversed model (Bullying T1 → Hostile T2)1,114.90***3230.930.920.052 (0.048–0.055)M3 vs M1
M3 vs M2
(1) 12.24***
(−) 1.83 ns
M4Reciprocal model (Hostile T1 → Bullying T2 and Bullying T1 → Hostile T2)1,107.79***3220.930.920.052 (0.048–0.055)M4 vs M1
M4 vs M2
M4 vs M3
(2) 19.35***
(1) 8.92**
(1) 7.11**

Note(s): *p < 0.05. **p < 0.01. ***p < 0.001. ns = not significant

Source(s): Created by the authors

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