The article "Why the Items versus Parcels Controversy Needn’t Be One" by Todd D. Little, Mijke Rhemtulla, Kimberly Gibson, and Alexander M. Schoemann reviews the debate surrounding the use of item parcels in factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The authors argue that the controversy need not persist due to the availability of empirical evidence on the performance of parcels. They emphasize that parcels, when properly constructed, can provide efficient, reliable, and valid indicators of latent constructs. The article discusses the advantages of parcels, such as reduced sampling variability and smaller nuisance parameters, and highlights potential problems that can arise from ill-informed use. The authors also review various strategies for parcel building and suggest directions for future research. They conclude that parcels are an analytic tool like any other, and their effectiveness depends on the specific circumstances and proper precautions.The article "Why the Items versus Parcels Controversy Needn’t Be One" by Todd D. Little, Mijke Rhemtulla, Kimberly Gibson, and Alexander M. Schoemann reviews the debate surrounding the use of item parcels in factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The authors argue that the controversy need not persist due to the availability of empirical evidence on the performance of parcels. They emphasize that parcels, when properly constructed, can provide efficient, reliable, and valid indicators of latent constructs. The article discusses the advantages of parcels, such as reduced sampling variability and smaller nuisance parameters, and highlights potential problems that can arise from ill-informed use. The authors also review various strategies for parcel building and suggest directions for future research. They conclude that parcels are an analytic tool like any other, and their effectiveness depends on the specific circumstances and proper precautions.