JIAB-2026-2D4M
Structural Equation Modeling Best Practices for Confirmatory Factor Analysis
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Abstract
We review common misuses of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in psychology and management research, propose a decision tree for model specification, and illustrate best-practice reporting with three empirical examples. A checklist for reviewers and a companion R package are provided as supplementary materials.
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2 itemsR1 Jack Thompson Submitted Aug 1, 2026
The revision resolves my concerns about model comparison and the reviewer checklist. I support acceptance after routine copyediting.
R2 Kate Okonkwo Submitted Aug 3, 2026
The package documentation is now sufficient for readers to reproduce the examples. I recommend acceptance.
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2 messagesA Author Cover letter
We hope this practical guide will improve the quality of CFA reporting across disciplines.
A Author Re: Revision required
Dear Editors,
We have revised the decision tree, added model-comparison guidance, and expanded the companion package documentation with installation instructions and a vignette.
Sincerely,
Franco Rossi
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