Replicating the essentially unidimensional model of the MACE work-to-family enrichment scale: Going beyond goodness-of-fit indices

Orientation: Overreliance on goodness-of-fit (GoF) indices in confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model fit evaluations appears to negatively influence the integrity and replicability of research findings general, develop work-to-family enrichment (WFE) theory particular.Research purpose: The purpose this study was test for conceptual essentially unidimensional CFA MACE Work-to-Family Enrichment scale (MACE-W2FE) using Bayesian structural equation modelling.Motivation study: Multidimensional second-order models are commonly reported WFE instruments, but more tenable has remained largely untested, because limitations GoF indices.Research approach/design method: Two independent cross-sectional samples 627 346 employees from various industry sectors used. modelling (BSEM) applied assess whether misspecifications at local indicator level were substantive terms classical theory, justified rejection an (the breadth factor) different MACE-W2FE versions.Main findings: In it found that conceptually replicated across studies, samples, versions statistical theorems.Practical/managerial implications: can be univocally scored as a single use future research.Contribution/value-add: This demonstrated value misspecification BSEM countering deficient testing studies.