Get Difficulties In Emotion Regulation Scale (ders)

Filling out the Difficulties In Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) online can help you better understand your emotional regulation abilities. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist you in completing the form effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the DERS accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the DERS and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Review the scale provided at the top of the form. You will use this scale to indicate how often each statement applies to you by writing the appropriate number next to each item.
3. Begin filling out the items by reading each statement carefully. Consider how each statement matches your feelings and experiences.
4. For each statement, select a number from the following scale: 1 for almost never, 2 for sometimes, 3 for about half the time, 4 for most of the time, and 5 for almost always. Write the number on the line next to the statement.
5. Pay special attention to the reverse-scored items, which are indicated with an 'R'. For these items, you will need to place a subtraction sign in front of the score you give them.
6. Once you have completed all statements, calculate your total score by adding together the scores from each item. Higher scores indicate greater difficulties with emotion regulation.
7. Additionally, calculate your scores for each of the six subscales as indicated in the instructions. This will help you gain a more nuanced understanding of your emotional regulation.
8. After completing the form and calculations, you can save your changes, download the document, print it, or share it as needed.

Start filling out the Difficulties In Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) online today to enhance your emotional understanding.