Emotional Stress Reaction Questionnaire – ESRQ
Measures individual psychological stress reaction levels in acute or field conditions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Emotional Stress Reaction Questionnaire – ESRQ was developed by Gerry Larsson (1987). It is designed to measure Emotional Stress Reaction. The scale is intended for use with Adults, military personnel, police officers, and individuals in acute stress situations.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Neutral, Positive Affect, Activation, Negative Affect.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 1 | 1 |
| Positive Affect | 2,3,4 | 3 |
| Activation | 5,6,7,8 | 4 |
| Negative Affect | 9,10,11,12,13,14 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = The word does not correspond to how you felt right then, 2 = The word partly corresponds to how you felt right then, 3 = The word fairly well corresponds to how you felt right then, 4 = The word completely corresponds to how you felt right then.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 14 to 56. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Stress Reaction: 14 – 28
- Moderate Stress Reaction: 29 – 42
- High Stress Reaction: 43 – 56
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High internal consistency reported in validation studies.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 1 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.