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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Concept Mapping-Based Dimensions of Faith-Based Substance Abuse Treatment



Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) techniques are used to evaluate the fit of a seven-dimensional concept mapping-based model of key dimensions of faith-based substance abuse treatment, using data from 310 staff and clients of 12 faith-based Teen Challenge programs. 

The initial seven-dimensional model fit poorly (fit indices of .62-.64), though, after trimming items with low loadings or redundant item content, model fit was increased substantially (fit indices of .87-.89). 

Overall, the current analyses provide preliminary support for the meaningfulness of the seven-dimensional model of faith-based treatment programs, despite different statistical approaches. 



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