Factor structure and validation of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire

Introduction: This study aimed to measure the validity and factor analysis of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ).Method: The ۳۶-item CERQ was translated, credited by experts, and completed by ۲۵۰ ۱۵–۱۷-year-old adolescents.Results: The data was subjected to a factor analysis, which resulted in the Persian version of CERQ consisting of ۲۶ items. Only ۴ components out of ۹ remained in the Persian version.Conclusion: The present study was conducted in order to validate the CERQ in the adolescent population. The ۲۶-item emotion regulation questionnaire with ۴-factor solution had an appropriate validity for future studies.

Keywords:

Cognitive emotion regulation , Cognition Emotion Regulation Questionnaire , Factor analysis , Validity