Can anyone tell me how should I develop indicators for latent variables that are not present in literature? I am researching on employees' intention to quit in Indian retail industry. While exploring on the factors, I came across variables that are not mentioned in previous studies. How should I include these variables in model?
http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/10141/13/13_chapter%20v.pdf
Check this paper, if it serve the purpose
Have you already collected your data? It sounds like you have done Exploratory Factor Analysis on a set of variables. If so can you tell use more about that.?
No Sir, I haven't collected the data. The non established latent variables have cropped up from focus group interviews which were conducted serially for two months. The next logical step would be going for a pilot test. But I am not sure about constructing the observed variables
Using focus groups to develop the content for a survey is a common procedure, but you are correct that there is very little written about the concrete steps involved in going from that qualitative data to the construction of actual survey items. I have attached an article that does contain some advice in this regard.
Are you trying to create a single, uni-deminsional measure, or do you think that there are inter-related sub-scales?
Thank you Sir for sharing the article
Yes, I think there are inter related sub- scales
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