Abstract
Interpersonal emotional regulation has been gaining research interest. There are several theoretical models and assessment instruments available, among which one of the most widely studied has been the Interpersonal Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (IERQ) developed by Hofmann et al. (2016). The objective of this study was to translate the IERQ into Spanish and to analyse its psychometric properties in a non-representative sample of 323 Uruguayan university students (M = 23.16; SD = 6.59). The evaluation of the construct validity through a confirmatory factor analysis reflected the same factorial structure as the original study and other adaptations (𝜒2(164, N = 323) = 452.10, p < .000; 𝜒2/df = 2.76; RMSEA = 0.074, 95% [0.066, 0.082], CFI = 0.96; TLI = 0.95) and the reliability analyses using Cronbach’s Alpha showed indices ranging from acceptable to good (0.73 − 0.89). In addition, discriminant and convergent validity analyses found congruent associations with related constructs (e.g., personal emotional regulation), even though they were weak. Overall, the results showed that, in its Spanish version, the IERQ holds good psychometric properties, supporting its utility in various cultural groups.
Resumen
La regulación emocional interpersonal representa un tema de investigación de interés creciente en los últimos tiempos. Si bien existen diversos instrumentos de evaluación y distintos modelos teóricos, uno de los más estudiados ha sido el desarrollado por Hofmann et al. (2016) en torno a la escala Interpersonal Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (IERQ). Este estudio tuvo como objetivo la traducción al español y el estudio de las propiedades psicométricas de esta escala con una muestra no representativa de 323 estudiantes universitarios uruguayos (M = 23.16; DE = 6.59). La evaluación de validez de constructo mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio refleja la misma estructura factorial que el estudio original y los otros estudios de adaptación (𝜒2(164, N = 323) = 452.10, p < .000; 𝜒2/df = 2.76; RMSEA = 0.074, 95% [0.066, 0.082], CFI = 0.96; TLI = 0.95) y los análisis de confiabilidad mediante Alfa de Cronbach muestran valores entre aceptables y buenos (73 − 0.89). Por su parte, los estudios de validez convergente encuentran vínculos esperados con otros constructos afines (e.g., regulación emocional personal) si bien en una fuerza débil. A nivel general, se encuentra que en español del IERQ presentaría adecuadas propiedades psicométricas que hacen viable su aplicación en el contexto estudiado y aportan a la evidencia de su utilidad en diversas culturas.
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This research did not receive any specific grant or funding. Dr. Hofmann receives financial support by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (as part of the Alexander von Humboldt Professur), the Hessische Ministerium f?r Wissenschaft und Kunst (as part of the LOEWE Spitzenprofessur), NIH/NIMH R01MH128377, NIH/NIMHU01MH108168, Broderick Foundation/MIT, and the James S. McDonnell Foundation 21st Century Science Initiative in Understanding Human Cognition ? Special Initiative. He receives compensation for his work as editor from SpringerNature. He also receives royalties and payments for his work from various publishers.
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A continuación, encontrará una lista de afirmaciones que describen cómo las personas recurren a otros para regular sus emociones. Por favor, marque con un círculo cuán cierta es para usted cada afirmación utilizando la siguiente escala:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No es cierto para mí en absoluto | Un poco cierto | Moderadamente Cierto | Bastante Cierto | Totalmente cierto para mi |
1 | Me hace sentir mejor saber cómo otras personas manejan sus emociones. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
2 | Me ayuda a lidiar con la tristeza que otros me hagan ver que las cosas no son tan malas como parecen. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
3 | Me gusta estar con otras personas cuando estoy contento para compartir mi alegría. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
4 | Busco a otras personas para que me ofrezcan compasión cuando me siento mal. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
5 | Escuchar lo que piensan otras personas sobre cómo manejar las cosas, me ayuda cuando estoy preocupado. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
6 | Estar en presencia de ciertas personas se siente bien cuando estoy muy contento. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
7 | Que otras personas me recuerden que hay otros que están peor que yo me ayuda cuando me siento mal. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
8 | Me gusta estar junto a otros cuando me siento bien porque aumenta los sentimientos positivos. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
9 | Sentir malestar me hace buscar frecuentemente a otras personas que me expresen compasión. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
10 | Cuando me siento mal, me hace sentir mejor que otras personas me hagan ver que las cosas podrían ser mucho peores. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
11 | Ver cómo otros manejarían la misma situación me ayuda cuando estoy frustrado. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
12 | Busco consuelo en los demás cuando me siento mal. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
13 | Como la felicidad es contagiosa, busco a otras personas cuando estoy contento. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
14 | Cuando estoy irritado, otros pueden calmarme diciéndome que no me preocupe. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
15 | Cuando estoy triste, me ayuda saber cómo otros han lidiado con sentimientos similares. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
16 | Busco a otras personas cuando estoy deprimido para saber que soy querido. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
17 | Tener gente que me diga que no me preocupe puede calmarme cuando estoy ansioso. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
18 | Cuando estoy muy feliz busco a otras personas para ponerlas contentas. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
19 | Cuando me siento triste, busco a otros para que me consuelen. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
20 | Si me siento mal, me gusta saber qué harían otras personas si estuvieran en mi situación. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Anselmi, A., Cordero, S., Costa-Ball, D. et al. Adaptation of the Interpersonal Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (IERQ) to Spanish in a Sample of Uruguayan University Students. Int J Ment Health Addiction (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01166-z
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