The sequence of analysis took the following order: firstly, exploratory
factor analysis (EFA) was performed on each measurement model to
assess unidimensionality in terms of the parameter estimates, the statistical
significance of the parameter estimates and overall fit. Upon inspecting the
results, at this point the researcher then decided whether to retain or delete
any ill-fitting items. Secondly, CFA was performed on those measurement
models that comprised of purified measures derived from the first step.
Finally, all pertinent results on the measurement models were reported