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A new factor rotation method, FSP (factor structural paths) rotation, improves exploratory factor analysis (EFA) by allowing directional paths among factors. This approach addresses common structural equation modeling (SEM) issues like inadmissible estimates and poor model fit.

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  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical Modeling

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  • Structural equation modeling (SEM) applications face challenges including inadmissible parameter estimates, nonconvergence, and inadequate model fit.
  • Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) traditionally models factors as exogenous, limiting the representation of complex relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel factor rotation method, FSP (factor structural paths) rotation, for EFA.
  • To reparameterize the factor correlation matrix in EFA, enabling factors to be modeled as either exogenous or endogenous.
  • To facilitate the integration of theoretical expectations regarding both factor loadings and structural parameters within an EFA framework, effectively translating SEM models.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an oblique rotation method for EFA that permits directional structural paths among factors.
  • Implemented the FSP rotation by reparameterizing the factor correlation matrix.
  • Illustrated the method with an empirical example and evaluated its statistical properties using simulated data.

Main Results:

  • Exploratory factor analysis using FSP rotation demonstrated superior data fit and reduced Heywood cases compared to SEM, particularly with cross-loadings and numerous small nonzero loadings.
  • FSP rotated parameter estimates yielded satisfactory results for smaller models.
  • For larger models, FSP rotated parameter estimates were more reliable when structural parameter matrices were sparse.

Conclusions:

  • FSP rotation offers a viable alternative to traditional SEM, especially in scenarios with complex factor structures and theoretical directional paths.
  • The method enhances the utility of EFA by incorporating endogenous factor relationships, addressing limitations of standard SEM applications.
  • FSP rotation provides a robust approach for parameter estimation in EFA, offering improved model fit and parameter stability in various model complexities.