Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-SF (DERS-SF)

The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form (DERS-SF) (Kaufman et al., 2015) is an 18-item measure used to identify emotional regulation issues in adults. The measure covers 4 dimensions of emotional regulation: awareness and understanding of emotions; acceptance of emotions; the ability to engage in goal-directed behavior and refrain from impulsive behavior when experiencing negative emotions; and access to emotion regulation strategies perceived as effective. The measure has six subscales: Nonacceptance of emotional responses, difficulty engaging in goal-directed behavior, impulse control difficulties, lack of emotional awareness, limited access to emotion regulation strategies, and lack of emotional clarity.

Measure Source Article:

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

 

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Translation Information:

The DERS-SF measure is available in the following languages: English and Spanish. Translation was acquired by the Computer Assisted Culturally Informed and Flexible Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents (CA CIFFTA) (Grant #R01DA027920-01) study team. Method for translation was the following: translation, back translation, and comparison/reconciliation by a third party in consultation with other native speakers as needed.

 

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