Exploratory factor analysis in validation studies: Uses and recommendations

被引：322

作者：

Izquierdo, Isabel ^{[1
]}

Olea, Julio ^{[1
]}

Jose Abad, Francisco ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Autonoma Madrid, E-28049 Madrid, Spain

来源：

PSICOTHEMA | 2014年 / 26卷 / 03期

关键词：

Exploratory Factor Analysis; factor extraction; number of factors retained; factor rotation; SAMPLE-SIZE; COMPONENTS; NUMBER;

D O I：

10.7334/psicothema2013.349

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

Background: The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) procedure is one of the most commonly used in social and behavioral sciences. However, it is also one of the most criticized due to the poor management researchers usually display. The main goal is to examine the relationship between practices usually considered more appropriate and actual decisions made by researchers. Method: The use of exploratory factor analysis is examined in 117 papers published between 2011 and 2012 in 3 Spanish psychological journal with the highest impact within the previous five years. Results: Results show significant rates of questionable decisions in conducting EFA, based on unjustified or mistaken decisions regarding the method of extraction, retention, and rotation of factors. Conclusions: Overall, the current review provides support for some improvement guidelines regarding how to apply and report an EFA.

引用

页码：395 / 400

页数：6

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