Validation of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-Short Form in a sample of Italian adolescents

IF 2.5 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Journal of Clinical Psychology Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI:10.1002/jclp.23732

Elisa Mancinelli, Manuela Cottu, Silvia Salcuni

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Abstract

Objective

The primary objective of the present study is to validate the Difficulty in Emotion Regulation Scale-Short Form (DERS-SF) in a sample of Italian adolescents. Additionally, we aim to evaluate its factorial structure by examining the contribution of each subscale (i.e., Nonacceptance, Clarity, Awareness, Goals, Impulse, Strategy) on the general factor using bi-factor models by replicating a past study.

Method

The sample comprises N = 704 adolescents aged 11–17 years (M = 13.38, SD = 1.37; 53.12% females). To establish external validity, correlation and path analyses were conducted between the DERS-SF sub-scales, the total score, and measures of internalizing and externalizing symptoms, as well as Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU). Measurement invariance was tested comparing males versus females and pre-adolescents and adolescents.

Results

Overall, results supported the multidimensional nature of the DERS-SF, confirming its original six-factor structure. However, bi-factor models analysis revealed that the Awareness subscale should be excluded when calculating the total score. Furthermore, findings indicated that the Strategy subscale variance is largely accounted for by the general factor rather than the specific subscale. In terms of external validity, significant positive associations between the DERS-SF sub-scales, the total score, and PSU, internalizing and externalizing symptoms were observed. Measurement invariance was supported.

Conclusions

Altogether, findings support the validity of the DERS-SF among Italian Adolescents and provide insights relevant to the understanding of the multifaceted facets of emotion regulation, emphasizing its relevance as a transdiagnostic process.

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在意大利青少年样本中验证情绪调节困难量表-简表。

研究目的本研究的主要目的是在意大利青少年样本中验证情绪调节困难量表-简表（DERS-SF）。此外，我们还旨在通过复制过去的一项研究，使用双因素模型来检查每个子量表（即不接受、清晰、意识、目标、冲动、策略）对总因素的贡献，从而评估其因子结构：样本包括 N = 704 名 11-17 岁青少年（M = 13.38，SD = 1.37；女性占 53.12%）。为了建立外部效度，我们对 DERS-SF 分量表、总分、内化症状和外化症状以及智能手机使用问题（PSU）进行了相关性和路径分析。对男性与女性、学龄前儿童与青少年进行了测量不变量测试：总体而言，结果支持 DERS-SF 的多维性，证实了其最初的六因素结构。然而，双因素模型分析表明，在计算总分时应排除 "认知 "子量表。此外，研究结果表明，"策略 "子量表的方差主要由一般因子而非特定子量表来解释。在外部效度方面，我们观察到 DERS-SF 分量表、总分与 PSU、内化和外化症状之间存在显著的正相关。结论：总之，研究结果支持 DERS-SF 在意大利青少年中的有效性，并为理解情绪调节的多面性提供了相关见解，强调了情绪调节作为一种跨诊断过程的相关性。

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Journal of Clinical Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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5.40

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3.30%

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177

期刊介绍： Founded in 1945, the Journal of Clinical Psychology is a peer-reviewed forum devoted to research, assessment, and practice. Published eight times a year, the Journal includes research studies; articles on contemporary professional issues, single case research; brief reports (including dissertations in brief); notes from the field; and news and notes. In addition to papers on psychopathology, psychodiagnostics, and the psychotherapeutic process, the journal welcomes articles focusing on psychotherapy effectiveness research, psychological assessment and treatment matching, clinical outcomes, clinical health psychology, and behavioral medicine.