Emotion Regulation Measures
Emotion Regulation Measures CommunityAffective Style Questionnaire (ASQ)
Affective Style Questionnaire (ASQ)ASQ: Hofmann, S.G. & Kashdan, T.B. (2010) The affective style questionnaire: Development and psychometric properties. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 32 (2), 255-263. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-009-9142-4 The Affective Style Questionnaire is in the Appendix.
ASQ for Youth (ASQ-y): Graser, J., Heimlich, C., Kelava, A., Hofmann, S.G., Stangier, U. & Schreiber, S. (2019). Erfassung der Emotionsregulation bei Jugendlichen anhand des Affective Style Questionnaire – Youth (ASQ-Y). Diagnostica, 65, 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1026/0012-1924/a000210 The ASQ-Y Translation is in the article's supplemental material.
ASQ - Chinese Version
ASQ - Chinese VersionWang, J., Xu, W., Fu, Z., Yu, W., He, L., Sun, L., He, J., & Hofmann, S. G. (2019). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Affective Style Questionnaire and its role as a moderator of the relationship between stress and negative affect. Journal of Health Psychology, 24(5), 613–622. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316679722
ASQ - Dutch Translation
ASQ - Dutch TranslationErreygers, S., & Spooren, P. (2017). Factor Structure of the Affective Style Questionnaire in Flemish Adolescents. Psychologica Belgica, 57(2), 112–122. https://doi.org/10.5334/pb.369 The ASQ Dutch translation is in the Appendix.
ASQ - French Version
ASQ - French VersionMakowski, D., Sperduti, M., Lavallée, S. et al. (2020) Adaptation and Validation of a Short French Version of the Affective Style Questionnaire. J Cogn Ther,13, 146–158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-019-00060-8
ASQ - German
ASQ - GermanGraser, J., Bohn, C., Kelava, A., Schreiber, F., Hofmann, S.G, and Stangier, U. (2012). Der „Affective Style Questionnaire (ASQ)”: Deutsche Adaption und Validitäten. Diagnostica, 58(2), 100-111. https://doi.org/10.1026/0012-1924/a000056
ASQ - Japanese
ASQ - JapaneseIto, M. & Hofmann, S.G. (2014) Culture and affect: the factor structure of the affective style questionnaire and its relation with depression and anxiety among Japanese. BMC Res Notes, 7, 590. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-590
ASQ - Korean
ASQ - Korean하정민, 조용래 (2015) Reliability and Validity of an Korean Version of the Affective Style Questionnaire. Korean Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 15(2), 401 - 431.
ASQ - Swedish
ASQ - SwedishCecilia Tunberger (2011) Översättning och validering av Affective Style Questionnaire och samband med depression och ångest. Retrieved from https://lup.lub.lu.se/luur/download?func=downloadFile&recordOId=2026867&fileOId=2026868
The Swedish ASQ is at the end of the document.
ASQ - Turkish
ASQ - TurkishÖz Soysal, F. & Bakalım, O. (2021). Duygu Stilleri Anketi’nin Beliren Yetişkinlik Dönemindeki Bireylerde Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması. Yükseköğretim ve Bilim Dergisi, 11(1) , 49-55 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/higheredusci/issue/62177/909406
ASQ-Y - German Version
ASQ-Y - German VersionGraser, J., Heimlich, C., Kelava, A., Hofmann, S.G., Stangier, U. & Schreiber, S. (2019). Erfassung der Emotionsregulation bei Jugendlichen anhand des Affective Style Questionnaire – Youth (ASQ-Y). Diagnostica, 65, 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1026/0012-1924/a000210 The ASQ-Y Translation is in the article's supplemental material.
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)Gratz, K. L., & Roemer, L. (2004). Multidimensional assessment of emotion regulation and dysregulation: Development, factor structure, and initial validation of the difficulties in emotion regulation scale. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 26(1), 41-54. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:JOBA.0000007455.08539.94
Kaufman, E. A., Xia, M., Fosco, G., Yaptangco, M., Skidmore, C. R., & Crowell, S. (2016). The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form (DERS-SF): validation and replication in adolescent and adult samples. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 38(443). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-015-9529-3 The English and Spanish versions of the DERS-SF can be found on miami.edu.
Skutch, J. M., Wang, S. B., Buqo, T., et al. (2019). Which Brief Is Best? Clarifying the Use of Three Brief Versions of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 41, 485–494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-019-09736-z
DERS - Chinese
DERS - ChineseLi, J., Han, Z. R., Gao, M. M., Sun, X., & Ahemaitijiang, N. (2018). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS): Factor structure, reliability, and validity. Psychological Assessment, 30(5), e1–e9. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000582
Zhao, Y., Wu, K., Wang, Y. et al. (2021) Construct validity of brief difficulties in emotion regulation scale and its revised version: evidence for a general factor. Curr Psychol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02056-0
DERS - Czech
DERS - CzechBenda, J. (2017) The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form: a pilot study of the Czech version. E-psychologie, Electronic Journal of CMPS, 11(1). Retrieved from https://www.e-psycholog.eu/article/279
The Czech translation of the DERS-SF items is in table 3.
DERS - Finnish
DERS - FinnishWesterlund, M. & Santtila, P. (2018) A Finnish adaptation of the emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ) and the difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS-16). Nordic Psychology, 70(4), 304-323. http://doi.org/10.1080/19012276.2018.1443279
Sami J. Eloranta, Riittakerttu Kaltiala, Nina Lindberg, Matti Kaivosoja & Kirsi Peltonen (2020) Validating measurement tools for mentalization, emotion regulation difficulties and identity diffusion among Finnish adolescents. Nordic Psychology. http://doi.org/10.1080/19012276.2020.1863852
DERS - French
DERS - FrenchGuylaine Côté, Patrick Gosselin, Isabel Dagenais (2013) Évaluation multidimensionnelle de la régulation des émotions : propriétés psychométriques d’une version francophone du Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale [Psychometric properties of a French version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale]. Journal de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive, 23(2), 63-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcc.2013.01.005
Dan-Glauser, E. S., & Scherer, K. R. (2013). The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS): Factor structure and consistency of a French translation. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 72(1), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.1024/1421-0185/a000093
DERS - German
DERS - GermanRaphael Gutzweiler and Tina In-Albon (2018) Überprüfung der Gütekriterien der deutschen Version der Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale in einer klinischen und einer Schülerstichprobe Jugendlicher. Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, 47(4), 274-286. https://doi.org/10.1026/1616-3443/a000506
Ehring, T., Svaldi, J., Tuschen-Caffier, B., & Berking, M. (2013) Validierung der Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale–deutsche Version. Manuskript. Universität Münster.
DERS - Greek
DERS - GreekKoushiou, M., & Karekla, M. (2016). Eating disorder risk: The role of sensitivity to negative affect and body-image inflexibility (Doctoral dissertation, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus). Retrieved from https://gnosis.library.ucy.ac.cy/handle/7/39530
The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) Greek Translation is in Appendix B.
Mitsopoulou, E., Kafetsios, K., Karademas, E. et al. (2013) The Greek Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale: Testing the Factor Structure, Reliability and Validity in an Adult Community Sample. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 35, 123–131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-012-9321-6
DERS - Gujarati
DERS - GujaratiSnow, N., Ward, R., Becker, S. & Raval, V. (2013). Measurement Invariance of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale in India and the United States. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 3(1), 147-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jedp.v3n1p147
DERS - Hebrew
DERS - HebrewReferences:
Segal, A. & Golan, M. (2016). Differences in emotion regulation along the eating disorder spectrum: Cross sectional study in adolescents out patient care. Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, 6(1), 00314. DOI: 10.15406/jpcpy.2016.06.00314
Reuveni, I., Dan, R., Segman, R. et al. (2016). Emotional regulation difficulties and premenstrual symptoms among Israeli students. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 19, 1063–1070. Doi: 10.1007/s00737-016-0656-y
DERS - Hindi
DERS - HindiBhatnagar Prachi, Shukla Meenakshi, & Pandey Rakesh (2020) Validating the Factor Structure of the Hindi Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 42(2), 377-396. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-020-09796-6
DERS - Italian
DERS - ItalianGiromini, L., Velotti, P., de Campora, G., Bonalume, L. & Cesare Zavattini, G. (2012). Cultural Adaptation of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale: Reliability and Validity of an Italian Version. J. Clin. Psychol., 68, 989-1007. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.21876
Sighinolfi, C., Norcini Pala, A., Chiri, L. R., Marchetti, I., & Sica, C. (2010). Difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS): the italian translation and adaptation. PSICOTERAPIA COGNITIVA COMPORTAMENTALE, 16(2), 141–170. http://hdl.handle.net/1854/LU-1148235
DERS - Japanese
DERS - JapaneseKeiji TAKATA, Yoshitake TAKEBAYASHI, Keisuke TANAKA, Ayame TAMURA, Yoshinori SUGIURA (2013) The convergent validity of Japanese version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). The Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, Volume 77, The 77th Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, Session ID 2EV-038, Pages 2EV-038. https://doi.org/10.4992/pacjpa.77.0_2EV-038
DERS - Korean
DERS - KoreanCho, Y., & Hong, S. (2013). The new factor structure of the Korean Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (K-DERS) incorporating method factor. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 46(3), 192–201. https://doi.org/10.1177/0748175613484033
조용래 (2007) 정서조절곤란의 평가 한국판 척도의 심리측정적 속성 [Assessing Emotion Dysregulation: Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale.] Korean Journal of Clinical Psychology, 26(4), 1015 - 1038.
DERS - Lithuanian
DERS - LithuanianŠeibokaitė, L., Endriulaitienė, A., Sullman, M. J., Markšaitytė, R., & Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė, K. (2017). Difficulties in emotion regulation and risky driving among Lithuanian drivers. Traffic Injury Prevention, 18, 688-693. https://doi.org/10.1080/ 15389588.2017.1315109
DERS - Norwegian
DERS - NorwegianEndre Visted, Lin Sørensen, Berge Osnes, Julie L. Svendsen, Per-Einar Binder, & Elisabeth Schanche (2017) The Association between Self-Reported Difficulties in Emotion Regulation and Heart Rate Variability: The Salient Role of Not Accepting Negative Emotions. Front Psychol. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00328
DERS - Persian
DERS - PersianShahabi, M., Hasani, J., & Bjureberg, J. (2020). Psychometric Properties of the Brief Persian Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (The DERS-16). Assessment for Effective Intervention, 45(2), 135–143. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534508418800210
kermani mamazandi, Z., Tale Pasand, S. (2018). Psychometric Characteristics of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale in Semnan University Students. Journal of Instruction and Evaluation, 11(42), 117-142.
Mazaheri M. (2015). Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale) DERS-6 & DERS-5- Revised (in an Iranian Clinical Sample. Iranian journal of psychiatry, 10(2), 115–122.
DERS - Portuguese
DERS - PortugueseCancian, A.C.M. et al. (2019) Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 41(01), 18-26. https://doi.org/10.1590/2237-6089-2017-0128
Miguel, F.K., Giromini, L., Colombarolli, M.S., Zuanazzi, A.C., & Zennaro, A. (2017). A Brazilian Investigation of the 36- and 16-Item Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scales. J. Clin. Psychol., 73, 1146-1159. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22404
Coutinhom, J. et al. (2010) Versão portuguesa da escala de dificuldades de regulação emocional e sua relação com sintomas psicopatológicos. Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 37 (4). https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832010000400001
DERS - Romanian
DERS - RomanianBostan, M.C. & Zaharia, D.V. (2016). Emotional dysregulation – factor structure and consistency in the Romanian version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii, Alexandru Ioan Cuza, din Iaşi. Psihologie, 2, 57-77.
DERS - Spanish
DERS - SpanishHervas, G., & Jodar, R. (2008). Adaptacion al castellano de la Escala de Dificultades en la Regulacion Emocional. Clınica y Salud, 19, 139156.
Isabel Gómez-Simón, Eva Penelo & Nuria de la Osa (2014) Factor structure and measurement invariance of the Difficulties Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) in Spanish adolescents. Psicothema, 26(3), 401-408. https://doi.org/10.7334/psicothema2013.324 The Spanish translation is in Table 2.
Reivan-Ortiz, G. G., Rodas, P. E. O., & Reivan Ortiz, P. N. (2020). A Brief Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS): Validity Evidence in Ecuadorian Population. International Journal of Psychological Research, 13(2), 14–24. https://doi.org/10.21500/20112084.4325
Navarro, O., Restrepo-Ochoa, D., Rommel, D., Ghalaret, J-M., & Fleury-Bahi, G. (2021). Validation of a brief version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale with a Spanish speaking population (DERS-S SF). Revista CES Psicología, 14(2), 71-88. https://doi.org/10.21615/cesp.5360
The Spanish translation of the Difficulties Emotion Regulation Scale-Short Form (DERS-SF) can be found at miami.edu.
DERS - Swedish
DERS - SwedishOlsson, S. (2010). Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale -ett instrument för att undersöka svårigheter med känsloreglering vid Borderline personlighetsstörning. Thesis: Stockholms Universitet/University of Stockholm. Retrieved from https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?dswid=7400&pid=diva2%3A325427
The DERS Swedish Version is in the Appendix.
DERS - Turkish
DERS - TurkishYiğit, İ. &Guzey Yiğit, M. (2019). Psychometric Properties of Turkish Version of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-Brief Form (DERS-16). Current Psychology, 38, 1503–1511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-017-9712-7
Rugancı, R.N. & Gençöz, T. (2010). Psychometric properties of a Turkish version of the difficulties in emotion regulation scale. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 66, 442-455. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20665
DERS - Urdu
DERS - UrduZafar, H., Debowska, A., & Boduszek, D. (2021). Emotion regulation difficulties and psychopathology among Pakistani adolescents. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 26(1), 121–139. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104520969765
State Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (S-DERS)
State Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (S-DERS)Lavender, J.M, Tull, M.T., DiLillo, D., Messman-Moore, T., & Gratz, K.L. (2017). Development and validation of a state-based measure of emotion dysregulation: The State Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (S-DERS). Assessment, 24 (2), 197-209. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191115601218