“…Originally, the GHQ-12 was developed as a unidimensional scale (Winefield, Goldney, Winefield & Tiggemann, 1989). However, alternative two-and three-factor models have also been proposed because these models may indicate different psychological problems encountered by individuals (Najarkolaei et al, 2014;Padrón et al, 2012). Werneke, Goldberg, Yalcin and Ustun (2000) showed that a two-factor model, consisting of 'Social Dysfunction' and 'Anxiety/Depression' factors, was supported.…”