Psychometric Properties and Factor Structures of the CERQ, DERS, and RESE Measures: A Bifactor Approach

J Pers Assess. 2021 Nov-Dec;103(6):797-806. doi: 10.1080/00223891.2021.1887201. Epub 2021 Mar 11.

Abstract

This study aims to simultaneously compare the psychometric properties and examine the factor structures of 3 emotion regulation (ER) strategy scales using a bifactor approach. Due to good reliability and validity, extensive use, and the same scoring method, the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale were used to assess ER strategies in 1,036 Chinese respondents. A bifactor confirmatory factor analysis was designed to address the multidimensionality of the factor structure, and the corresponding bifactor structures were then applied in a subsequent bifactor multidimensional item response theory (MIRT) analysis. Finally, bifactor MIRT was used to compare the psychometric properties of the 3 measures. The results indicated that bifactor structures were appropriate for the 3 ER strategy measures, which performed well overall. Different measures provide the highest accuracy for specific groups and designs. Some strengths and limitations of this article are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Emotional Regulation*
  • Emotions
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Humans
  • Psychometrics
  • Reproducibility of Results