The same goodness-of-fit indices used to test the measurement model are used to assess the fit of the data to the path analytic model, and appear at the bottom of Fig. 1. The chi-square statistic was nonsignificant (p=0.47) and the GFI, CFI and NNFI were 0.98, 0.99 and 1.00, respectively. These findings, along with an examination of the normalized residuals, indicate an acceptable model fit.
The absence of a statistical relationship is represented by a dotted line in Fig. 1, while a solid line represents a significant relationship and support for a hypothesis. H2 and H3 are supported and H1a is supported for the Deceitful Practices dimension. H1b and H4 are rejected. The implications of the scale development and the findings from the path analysis are discussed next. Afterwards, the limitations of the current research are considered, and suggestions for future research provided.