Tihomir Asparouhov|Bengt Muthén
Multiple-Group Factor Analysis Alignment
Muthén & Muthén (United States)|Muthén & Muthén (United States)
article presents new method multiplegroup confirmatory factor analysis cfa referred alignment method alignment method used estimate groupspecific factor means variances without requiring exact measurement invariance strength method ability conveniently estimate models many groups method valuable alternative currently used multiplegroup cfa methods studying measurement invariance require multiple manual model adjustments guided modification indexes multiplegroup cfa practical many groups due poor model fit scalar model many large modification indexes contrast alignment method based configural model essentially automates greatly simplifies measurement invariance analysis method also provides detailed account parameter invariance every model parameter every group