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Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment

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Development and Validation of a Brief Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale: The DERS-16

Auteurs: Johan Bjureberg, Brjánn Ljótsson, Matthew T. Tull, Erik Hedman, Hanna Sahlin, Lars-Gunnar Lundh, Jonas Bjärehed, David DiLillo, Terri Messman-Moore, Clara Hellner Gumpert, Kim L. Gratz

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | Uitgave 2/2016

Abstract

The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) is a widely-used, theoretically-driven, and psychometrically-sound self-report measure of emotion regulation difficulties. However, at 36-items, the DERS may be challenging to administer in some situations or settings (e.g., in the course of patient care or large-scale epidemiological studies). Consequently, there is a need for a briefer version of the DERS. The goal of the present studies was to develop and evaluate a 16-item version of the DERS – the DERS-16. The reliability and validity of the DERS-16 were examined in a clinical sample (N = 96) and two large community samples (Ns = 102 and 482). The validity of the DERS-16 was evaluated comparing the relative strength of the association of the two versions of the DERS with measures of emotion regulation and related constructs, psychopathology, and clinically-relevant behaviors theorized to stem from emotion regulation deficits. Results demonstrate that the DERS-16 has retained excellent internal consistency, good test-retest reliability, and good convergent and discriminant validity. Further, the DERS-16 showed minimal differences in its convergent and discriminant validity with relevant measures when compared to the original DERS. In conclusion, the DERS-16 offers a valid and brief method for the assessment of overall emotion regulation difficulties.

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Titel: Development and Validation of a Brief Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale: The DERS-16
Auteurs: Johan Bjureberg
Brjánn Ljótsson
Matthew T. Tull
Erik Hedman
Hanna Sahlin
Lars-Gunnar Lundh
Jonas Bjärehed
David DiLillo
Terri Messman-Moore
Clara Hellner Gumpert
Kim L. Gratz
Publicatiedatum: 14-09-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment / Uitgave 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-015-9514-x

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