Overview
The Emotion Efficacy Scale (EES2) assesses the degree to which people can respond to a full range of emotions in a contextually adaptive, values-consistent manner. This scale has been validated for adults ages 18 and older.
Scoring/ Interpretation
10 items total
Items 3-8 are reverse scored
Score can range from 10-50
Items are summed; a higher score indicates higher emotion efficacy
Percentile Rankings
Based on a validation study (n=24) with a clinical population:
Total score >19: 25th percentile
Total score >25: 50th percentile
Total score >31: 75th percentile
Total score >37: 90th percentile
Use of this scale
No permission is needed to use this scale for clinical purposes. If you are using this scale in conjunction with research, please notify aprilia@drapriliawest.com.
Developer
Aprilia West, PsyD, MT
Learn More:
Shannon, M. (2018). Measuring emotion regulation, psychological flexibility and valued living through the Emotion Efficacy Scale: A validation study. (doctoral dissertation)
McKay, M., & West, A. (2016). Emotion efficacy therapy: A brief, exposure-based treatment for emotion regulation integrating ACT & DBT. Oakland, CA: Context Press.
www.emotionefficacytherapy.com