Selection of the Appropriate Number of Factors
A Case of Questionable Dimensions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13667446 |
|---|---|
| Authors | J J Cyr (Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, corresponding author), Lucy Atkinson (0000-0003-1265-3298, Whitby Hospital) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 251-256 |
| Publication date | 1986-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1986.58.1.251 |
| PMID | 3961069 |
| OpenAlex | W1982279614 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 14 |
Based on a factor analysis of the SCL-90, Evenson, et al. in 1980 suggested that a 12-factor solution best described their data. In light of previous literature and a close examination of the Evenson, et al. data, it is suggested by the present authors that only five factors should have been interpreted. Selection of the appropriate number of factors should be based on multiple indicators prior to labeling and interpretation
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0.03 |
| Citation span | 1993 - 1993 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |