Discrete-Time Survival Analysis Incorporating Time Structure in Developmental Research

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Title: Discrete-Time Survival Analysis Incorporating Time Structure in Developmental Research
Language: English
Authors: Sooyong Lee (ORCID 0000-0002-7964-4508), Kahyun Lee (ORCID 0000-0002-5497-8114), Kejin Lee (ORCID 0000-0001-6775-282X)
Source: Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal. 2025 32(5):929-940.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Time, Smoking, Longitudinal Studies, National Surveys, Age, Social Science Research, Behavioral Science Research
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth
DOI: 10.1080/10705511.2024.2432598
ISSN: 1070-5511
1532-8007
Abstract: Discrete-time survival analysis (DTSA) is a method widely used by social and behavioral researchers as it aids in the exploration of patterns in time-to-event measures. However, the traditional DTSA models often fail to adequately represent the structured dynamics of hazardous processes. This study introduces structural DTSA, an alternative approach that extends traditional DTSA by incorporating functional forms of hazard changes. With structural DTSA, a reparameterization of the functional forms is also possible for more meaningful interpretations of the results of time-to-event data analyses. This study aims to provide a detailed tutorial on structured DTSA, demonstrating its applicability in social and behavioral research. Henceforth, we demonstrate the application of structured DTSA using data on smoking initiation from the National Longitudinal Study of Youth 1997 (NLSY97). These findings highlight the potential of structured DTSA for various developmental studies.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1501485
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Discrete-time survival analysis (DTSA) is a method widely used by social and behavioral researchers as it aids in the exploration of patterns in time-to-event measures. However, the traditional DTSA models often fail to adequately represent the structured dynamics of hazardous processes. This study introduces structural DTSA, an alternative approach that extends traditional DTSA by incorporating functional forms of hazard changes. With structural DTSA, a reparameterization of the functional forms is also possible for more meaningful interpretations of the results of time-to-event data analyses. This study aims to provide a detailed tutorial on structured DTSA, demonstrating its applicability in social and behavioral research. Henceforth, we demonstrate the application of structured DTSA using data on smoking initiation from the National Longitudinal Study of Youth 1997 (NLSY97). These findings highlight the potential of structured DTSA for various developmental studies.
ISSN:1070-5511
1532-8007
DOI:10.1080/10705511.2024.2432598