This article provides a summary and discussion of major challenges and pitfalls in factor
analysis as observed in psychological assessment research, as well as our …

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a widespread approach to test substantive
hypotheses in psychology and other social sciences. However, most studies involving …

Within just four years, the blockchain-based Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem has
accumulated a peak total value locked (TVL) of more than 253 billion USD. This surge in …

Successful campaigns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic depend, in part, on people's
willingness to be vaccinated. It is therefore critical to understand the factors that determine …

In the current study we sought to extend our understanding of vulnerability and protective
factors (the Big Five personality traits, health anxiety, and COVID-19 psychological distress) …

Pandemics are affecting tourism in many ways. Being a niche research field before, the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic created a strong urgency to develop this topic. For …

High levels of stress in the parenting domain can lead to parental burnout, a condition that
has severe consequences for both parents and children. It is not yet clear, however, whether …

This book presents powerful tools for integrating interrelated composites--such as
capabilities, policies, treatments, indices, and systems--into structural equation modeling …

The logistics and supply chain management (SCM) field is experimenting with the
integration of blockchain, a cutting-edge, and highly disruptive technology. Yet, blockchain is …

In structural equation modeling, application of the root mean square error of approximation
(RMSEA), comparative fit index (CFI), and Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) highly relies on the …