Table 2

Dimensions and skills assessed by the Emotional-Regulation Skill Questionnaire (ERSQ)

DimensionSkill Item
1. Emotional awarenessBecoming aware of one’s own emotions at the moment they occur.1, 2, 3
2. SensationIdentifying the physical or bodily reactions of emotions.4, 5, 6
3. ClarityIdentifying and correctly naming the emotion experienced (knowing what one feels).7, 8, 9
4. KnowledgeUnderstanding the cause or trigger of the emotion.10, 11, 12
5. AcceptanceAccepting and not judging one’s own emotion.13, 14, 15
6. Tolerance Enduring the intensity of an unpleasant emotion without acting impulsively.16, 17, 18
7. Self-support Providing comfort or encouragement to oneself when experiencing a difficult emotion.19, 20, 21
8. Willingness to confrontFacing the situation that caused the emotion instead of avoiding it.22, 23, 24
9. Modification Actively changing or regulating the emotion in a constructive manner.25, 26, 27