Emotion Regulation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents – ERQ-CA
Measures the use of cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression emotion regulation strategies in children and adolescents.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents – ERQ-CA was developed by Gullone, E., & Taffe, J. (2011). It is designed to measure Emotion Regulation. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Cognitive Reappraisal, Expressive Suppression.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Reappraisal | 1,3,5,7,8,10 | 6 |
| Expressive Suppression | 2,4,6,9 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Half and half, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Cognitive Reappraisal Sum Range: 6 – 30
- Expressive Suppression Sum Range: 4 – 20
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.