Psychometric analysis of a simplified version of the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire in Mexican adults: The ERQ-CA-9

Background: The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) is the most widely used measure of cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, two core emotion regulation strategies. However, original ERQ has complex wording, which may make it difficult for readers lower educational levels. Objective: We aimed to examine psychometric properties a simplified version ERQ, initially designed children adolescents: ERQ-CA. Method: A sample 397 Mexican adults was studied (77.3% women, 22.7% men; mean age = 22.84). confirmatory factor analysis, as well graded response model, were study internal functioning instrument. In addition, its associations with three psychopathological variables (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation) examined. Results: 9-item ERQ-CA showed adequate fit (CFI .95, RMSEA .06), good reliability (ωreappraisal .76; ωsuppression .75). Both subscales performed better at levels closer their respective constructs. Finally, significant correlations found between both variables. Conclusion: constitutes promising alternative suppression in adult population.