Maximum Likelihood in factor analysis ?

[Mbaye Fall Diallo]

Hi Dear all,

I'using factor analysis with Maximum Likelihood as an extraction method. A professor told me that ML would be better when we want to perform CFA after EFA. 

I would like to know if somesone can post references on the use of ML in factor analysis. In what case ML is better than PCA according to you?

NB : Data are normally distributed. However, kurtosis and skewness values are in recommanded interval [-1.5   +1.5]

Your help is appreciated.

Best,

Mbaye,