Validation of a French version of the DERS-SF and creation of a super short form (DERS-F SSF) for measuring emotion regulation difficulties.

ABSTRACT: Difficulties in regulating emotions, i.e., struggling to manage emotions and pursuing goals despite emotions, is a predominant symptom in many diagnoses. In the general population, this variable can be measured with rather comprehensive questionnaires. This is the case of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS, 36 items), resulting in a total score and six different sub-scores. In most cases, however, the length and complexity of scale long versions compromise valid recordings. This is the reason why shorter versions of the DERS are available, such as the DERS-SF (18 items). However, when dealing with specific populations, and in particular clinical ones, 18 items remain burdensome. The creation of a Super Short Form seemed necessary in the field. With the present work, we aime

SUBMITTER: Thuillard S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12630587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature