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The use of structural equation models in social science research, especially in psychology and educational research is a methodological and empirical promising axis antheory, based on a set of approaches and advanced techniques. Therefore, this article mainly focuses on explaining the necessity and interest of these methods in the validation of measures. After presenting an overview on the conceptual basis and procedure of carrying out a structural equation model, the second part of this article common practice of the methods adopted by researchers in psychology and educational research. Empirically, it seems important to propose concrete and illustrative example, an investigation was made in order to validate a measurement model for quality of life for primary school teachers. (Published Abstract)