Scale Overview
The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire – ERQ was developed by James J. Gross & Oliver P. John (2003). It is designed to measure Emotion Regulation. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
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 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha: .79 for Reappraisal, .73 for Suppression.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.