Multidimensional Constructs M Structural Equation Analysis: An Illustration Using the Job Perception and Job Satisfaction Constructs
对比了多维构念与其维度之间关系的两种观点（复合观与因子观），并通过实证研究说明这两种观点会导致不同的协方差结构分析结论，帮助研究者选择更合适的理论视角。
This article contrasts the composite view of the relationship between multidimensional constructs and their facets/dimensions with the factor view. The composite view assumes that facets are components of the composite constructs, while the factor view assumes that facets are manifestations of latent constructs. An empirical study is used to illustrate the fact that these two views will lead to different conclusions about the relationship of constructs in covariance structure analyses. It is suggested that researchers must examine the theoretical basis of their topic in order to determine whether the factor or composite view is more suitable for the multidimensional construct of interest.