Table 4. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis
Model CFI RMSEA SRMR
One-factor modela 0.880 0.099 0.059
Two-factor modelb 0.927 0.079 0.052
Three-factor modelc 0.986 0.036 0.036
Acceptable criteria > 0.90 < 0.08 < 0.08

Abbreviations: CFI, comparative fit index; RMSEA, root mean square error of approximation; SRMR, standardized root mean square residual

a Factor 1: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10

b Factor 1: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5; Factor 2: Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10 (similar to the original English version)

c Factor 1: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5; Factor 2: Q8, Q9, Q10; Factor 3: Q6, Q7 (suggested by the exploratory factor analysis)

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