The Children's Dual Emotion Regulation Strategy scale: An integrated perspective of Western and East Asian cultures

Li fei Wang, Meifen Wei, Jen Ho Chang*, Hung Chiao

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Abstract

The literature on emotion regulation in general lacks cultural and contextual sensitivity and is mainly focused on adult participants. Therefore, we developed the Children's Dual Emotion Regulation Strategy (CDERS) scale as a scenario-based measurement that integrates Western and East Asian cultural perspectives. In Study 1 (N = 1120), six interpersonal conflict scenarios were generated, and each scenario consisted of four emotion regulation strategies (i.e., expression, forbearance, impulsiveness, and suppression), thereby including 24 items in total. A confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the four-factor structure. Concurrent validity revealed that the four strategies in the CDERS accounted for 18%–20% of the variance in predicting positive self-concept and life adjustment. In Study 2 (N = 319), predictive validity revealed that CDERS accounted for 12%–16% of the variance in predicting six outcomes. Incremental validity showed that the CDERS significantly accounted for an additional 3%–11% of the variance in predicting all outcomes above and beyond the existing Western and East Asian emotion regulation measures. The CDERS subscales showed acceptable internal and test–retest reliability. In summary, these studies suggest that the CDERS is a reliable and valid measure. The implications of the results point out suggestions for culturally sensitive practices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)461-474
Number of pages14
JournalAsian Journal of Social Psychology
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023 Dec

Keywords

  • children and adolescence
  • dual emotion regulation model
  • emotional expression and impulsiveness
  • forbearance and suppression
  • scenario-based measure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • General Social Sciences

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The Children's Dual Emotion Regulation Strategy scale: An integrated perspective of Western and East Asian cultures'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this