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Brief version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale

Authors

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 (2016)

The DERS-16 is a brief version of the DERS, developed for when a shorter assessment of emotion dysregulation is needed.

What this tool is good for:

The DERS-16 offers a valid and brief method for the assessment of overall emotion regulation difficulties.

Bjureberg, J., Ljótsson, B., Tull, M.T. et al. (2016) Development and Validation of a Brief Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale: The DERS-16. J Psychopathol Behav Assess 38, 284–296. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-015-9514-x

Kaufman, E.A., Xia, M., Fosco, G. et al. (2016) The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form (DERS-SF): Validation and Replication in Adolescent and Adult Samples. J Psychopathol Behav Assess 38, 443–455. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-015-9529-3;

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Emotion regulation

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

16

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Finnish, Persian, Brazilian Portuguese , Spanish, Italian

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Emotion regulation

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

16

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Finnish, Persian, Brazilian Portuguese , Spanish, Italian