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Factor Analyses of Measures of Home EnvironmentNorthern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University This study employed exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis techniques to probe the dimensionality of measures of home environment. Thirty-five (35) demographic, attitudinal, and behavioral indicators were derived from telephone interviews with a probability sample of 2000 parents of seventh-graders participating in a national longitudinal study. The measures included such frequently used indicators as socioeconomic status, home resources, parent expectations, and parent-child communication. LISREL analysis with cross-validation supported a two-factor structure over alternative specifications. The factors were interpreted as family resources and communication-interaction. Results indicate that comprehensive measures of home environment are needed in studies of familial influence on educational and psychological outcomes.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, Vol. 51, No. 1,
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