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Notes to Factor Analysis Techniques for Construct Validity.
Alavi, Mousa; Biros, Erik; Cleary, Michelle.
Affiliation
  • Alavi M; Department of Mental Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Biros E; College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
  • Cleary M; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Can J Nurs Res ; 56(2): 164-170, 2024 Jun.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37801518
ABSTRACT
This paper introduces and discusses factor analysis techniques for construct validity, including some suggestions for reporting using the evidence to support the construct validity from exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis techniques. Construct validity is a vital part of psychological testing and a prerequisite to every measurement instrument, including aptitude, achievement, and interests. Research, particularly in nursing and the health sciences, depends on reliable and valid measurements. Therefore, a growing emphasis is on assessing validity regarding the structure of test variables commonly estimated by factor analysis techniques. However, it is not always clear how to report the analysis and use it to support the construct validity. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis techniques provide vital evidence to support the construct validity. However, these are not the only available evidence for construct validity, and the researcher should always consider other sources of evidence to develop and support the construct validity of their intended measures. In addition, the collection and presentation of this evidence are not limited to a time, but the validity of constructs is a continuous process that leads to validating the underlying theories from which constructs have emerged.
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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Can J Nurs Res Journal subject: ENFERMAGEM Year: 2024 Type: Article Affiliation country: Iran

Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Can J Nurs Res Journal subject: ENFERMAGEM Year: 2024 Type: Article Affiliation country: Iran