Table 2 Factor loadings and goodness of fit for the Japanese AELS

AELS total

 Sensing

.925

.910

  1 I am sensitive to what others are not saying.

.458

.462

  2 I am aware of what others imply but do not say.

.589

.596

  3 I understand how others feel.

.529

.526

  4 I listen for more than just the spoken words.

.644

.639

 Processing

.955

.970

  5 I assure others that I will remember what they say.

.565

.565

  6 I summarize points of agreement and disagreement when appropriate.

.547

.556

  7 I keep track of points others make.

.645

.638

 Responding

.933

.998

  8 I assure others that I am listening by using verbal acknowledgements.

.568

.459

  9 I assure others that I am receptive to their ideas.

.634

.657

  10 I ask questions that show my understanding of others’ positions.

.579

.584

  11 I show others that I am listening by my body language (e.g., head nods).

.552

.439

Χ²

303.405***

128.980***

df

41

40

CFI

.828

.942

TLI

.769

.920

RMSEA

.094

.055

90 Percent C.I.

.084–.104

.045–.066

SRMR

.058

.040

AIC

27,080.457

26,872.207

BIC

27,245.707

27,042.048

ABIC

27,131.396

26,924.562