Factor Structures of the Emotional Contagion Scale (ECS) across the United States and India
Author(s): Naureen Bhullar, Ravneet B. Bains
Abstract: The factor structure of the Emotional Contagion Scale (ECS) was assessed across two cultures- US and India. ECS completed by American (N=124) and Indian (N=113) college students was subjected to principal component analyses (PCA) with promax rotations and 1-, 2- and 5-factor solutions were examined. One-dimensional factor structure of ECS was not supported in either the American or the Indian sample. A 2-factor solution of ECS showed separate loadings of positive and negative emotions together in both cultures for most, but not all of the items of ECS. A 5-factor solution in both American and Indian sample showed loading of love items together onto a single factor. The other items of the ECS designed for happiness, anger, fear and sadness did not load clearly onto these basic emotions. Implications of these mixed findings are discussed.
Keywords: Emotional contagion; College graduates; Emotions; Principal components analysis; Indians (Asians); Americans; Cross-cultural research
Pages: 159-169
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