Emotional Reaction Scale (ERS)
Measures an individual's level of emotional reactivity, sensitivity, and stability in response to daily stressors and situations.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Emotional Reaction Scale (ERS) was developed by Unknown (Unknown). It is designed to measure Emotional Reactivity. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Emotional Reactivity, Emotional Stability and Resilience.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional Reactivity | 3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,19 | 13 |
| Emotional Stability and Resilience | 1,2,7,15,17,18,20 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
The scale includes 7 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Emotional Reactivity (High Stability): 0 – 6
- Moderate Emotional Reactivity: 7 – 13
- High Emotional Reactivity (Low Stability): 14 – 20
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.