Alternative Factor Models and Factorial Invariance of the GHQ-12: A Large Sample Analysis Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Autor/inn/en	Shevlin, Mark; Adamson, Gary
Titel	Alternative Factor Models and Factorial Invariance of the GHQ-12: A Large Sample Analysis Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Quelle	In: Psychological Assessment, 17 (2005) 2, S.231-236 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1040-3590
Schlagwörter	Models; Factor Analysis; Factor Structure; Mental Health; Questionnaires; Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Self Esteem; Interpersonal Competence + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Analogiemodell; Faktorenanalyse; Faktorenstruktur; Psychohygiene; Fragebogen; Angst; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Interpersonale Kompetenz
Abstract	This study tested alternative factor models of the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), based on previous research findings, with a large sample using confirmatory factor analysis. An alternative models framework was used to test 6 factor analytic models. A 3-factor model was the best explanation of the sample data. The 3 factors were labeled Anxiety-Depression, Social Dysfunction, and Loss of Confidence. The model was found to be factorially invariant between men and women. The utility of the 3 subscales, as opposed to the total GHQ-12 score, is questioned as they appear to provide little information beyond that of a general factor. (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10