Document Description
Calculate total score by adding everything up. Higher scores suggest greater problems with emotion regulation.
SUBSCALE SCORING**: The measure yields a total score (SUM) as well as scores on six sub-scales:
1. Nonacceptance of emotional responses (NONACCEPT): 11, 12, 21, 23, 25, 29
2. Difficulty engaging in Goal-directed behavior (GOALS): 13, 18, 20R, 26, 33
3. Impulse control difficulties (IMPULSE): 3, 14, 19, 24R, 27, 32
4. Lack of emotional awareness (AWARENESS): 2R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 17R, 34R
5. Limited access to emotion regulation strategies (STRATEGIES): 15, 16, 22R, 28, 30, 31, 35, 36
6. Lack of emotional clarity (CLARITY): 1R, 4, 5, 7R, 9
Total score: sum of all subscales
**”R” indicates reverse scored item
REFERENCE:
Gratz, K. L. & Roemer, L. (2004). Multidimensional assessment of emotion regulation and dysregulation:
Development, factor structure, and initial validation of the Difficulties