I have recently carried out a series of factor analyses using a loading of 0.1. I was criticised because it was suggested I should have used 0.4. Can anyone point me in the direction of a reference which might support my decision to use 0.1 as a starting point? Many thanks, Ian Sutherland -- Ian Sutherland Lecturer in Psychology Violence Research Group Dental School University of Wales College of Medicine Heath Park Cardiff CF4 4XY