Considering a Bifactor Model of Children’s Subjective Well-Being Using a Multinational Sample

• DOI: 10.1007/s12187-023-10058-6
• Publication Date: 2023-09-02T08:01:57Z
• Authors: Shazly Savahl; Ferran Casas; Sabirah Adams
• Keywords: Subjective Well-Being; Affect; Factor Analysis

Abstract In the current study, we consider viability of a bifactor model children’s subjective well-being (SWB) by contributing to discussion on dimensionality SWB. We specify general factor SWB and four group factors (context-free cognitive life satisfaction, domain-based positive affect, negative affect) using structural equation modelling parceling. used data from Children’s Worlds International Survey Well-Being ( N = 92 782). Our analysis strategy included confirmatory analysis. found good fit for specified model, with all items loading onto factors. For analysis, after controlling factor, loadings were substantially lower, did not meet criteria acceptability indices thresholds. The common variance is largely explained factor; thus, specification cannot be justified. Further, an excellent parceling approach. From measurement perspective, construct can potentially measured as unidimensional construct. Thus, it may feasible report total score SWB, opposed scores individual subscales (group factors). Applied researchers thus confidently use or follow approach in context.