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Difficulty in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)

73 Shared Subjects

Child self-report measure that assesses trait-level perceived emotion regulation ability as defined by the Gratz and Roemer (2004) clinical-contextual framework https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOBA.0000007455.08539.94
Clinical Assessments
Emotions
06/14/2021
diffemrs01
06/27/2023
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Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR* guid
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported
der_q1 Integer Recommended I am clear about my feelings. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q2 Integer Recommended I pay attention to how I feel. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf1
der_q3 Integer Recommended I experience my emotions as overwhelming and out of control. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q4 Integer Recommended I have no idea how I am feeling. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf2
der_q5 Integer Recommended I have difficulty making sense out of my feelings. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf3
der_q6 Integer Recommended I am attentive to my feelings. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q7 Integer Recommended I know exactly how I am feeling. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q8 Integer Recommended I care about what I am feeling. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf4
der_q9 Integer Recommended I am confused about how I feel. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf5
der_q10 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I acknowledge my emotions. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf6
der_q11 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I become angry with myself for feeling that way. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q12 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I become embarrassed for feeling that way. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf7
der_q13 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I have difficulty getting work done. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf8
der_q14 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I become out of control. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf9
der_q15 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I believe that I will remain that way for a long time. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q16 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I believe that I'll end up feeling very depressed. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf10
der_q17 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I believe that my feelings are valid and important. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q18 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I have difficulty focusing on other things. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf11
der_q19 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I feel out of control. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q20 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I can still get things done. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q21 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I feel ashamed with myself for feeling that way. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q22 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I know that I can find a way to eventually feel better. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q23 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I feel like I am weak. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q24 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I feel like I can remain in control of my behaviors. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q25 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I feel guilty for feeling that way. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf12
der_q26 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I have difficulty concentrating. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf13
der_q27 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I have difficulty controlling my behaviors. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf14
der_q28 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I believe that there is nothing I can do to make myself feel better. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf15
der_q29 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I become irritated with myself for feeling that way. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf16
der_q30 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I start to feel very bad about myself. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q31 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I believe that wallowing (staying) in it is all I can do. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q32 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I lose control over my behaviors. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf17
der_q33 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I have difficulty thinking about anything else. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q34 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, I take time to figure out what I'm really feeling. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q35 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, it takes me a long time to feel better. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing derssf18
der_q36 Integer Recommended When I'm upset, my emotions feel overwhelming. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q37 Integer Recommended When I am upset, I have difficulty making sense out of my feelings. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
der_q38 Integer Recommended When I am upset, I am attentive to my feelings. 0::4;999 0 = Almost Never; 1 = Sometimes; 2 = About Half of the Time; 3 = Most of the Time; 4 = Always; 999 = Missing
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label timepoint
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