The punchline of the BMI path analysis example in the textbook was that BMI…
A) had a direct effect on happiness among women, but an indirect effect among men
B) had both direct and indirect effects on happiness for both men and women
C) had both direct and indirect effects on happiness for women, but only a direct effect for men
D) had both direct and indirect effects on happiness for men, but only a direct effect for women

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The path analysis showed that BMI had both direct and indirect effects on happiness for women, while it only had a direct effect on men's happiness. This is indicated by the significant paths from BMI to happiness for both genders, as well as the significant indirect pathway from BMI to happiness through self-esteem for women only. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

The Punchline of the BMI Path Analysis Example in the Textbook