Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ)
Assess your use of cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression
Based on Gross & John (2003), the ERQ measures two core emotion regulation strategies: Cognitive Reappraisal (changing how you think) and Expressive Suppression (hiding emotional expression). 10 items, takes about 3 minutes. Note: This is a self-report measure, not a clinical diagnostic instrument.
Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) was developed by Gross & John (2003) to measure two core emotion regulation strategies:
- Cognitive Reappraisal: Changing how you think about a situation to alter its emotional impact. 6 items, score range 6-42. Higher reappraisal use is associated with better psychological well-being.
- Expressive Suppression: Inhibiting the outward expression of emotions. 4 items, score range 4-28. Higher suppression use is associated with lower well-being and reduced social support.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 10 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed instantly on screen. No account, email, or login required.