Emotional Processing Scale

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In conducting a research project into emotional processing and panic, our research team had major problems in finding an adequate measure of emotional processing.  Measures of emotional control, emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, frequency and intensity of emotions and alexithymia were all relevant but each only measured one aspect of processing.  We thought that if a simple self administered measure of emotional processing could be devised, it could be useful to studies looking at different types of psychotherapy.  It could also be used in experimental studies trying to understand emotional change and for basic research in emotions.  It might also be helpful for psychological therapists and counsellors seeking to formulate clients’ problems in terms of psychological coping mechanisms rather than diagnostic categories.  From 2000 to 2012 we sought to develop such a simple but psychometrically sound measure of emotional processing called the ’emotional processing scale’.

Emotional wellbeing in the workplace

The Emotional Processing Scale – Wellbeing (EPS-W) is a workplace measure that helps organisations understand how employees process and respond to emotions, providing valuable insights to support psychological wellbeing.

Overview

The EPS-W is a 25-item questionnaire for identifying vulnerabilities to stress, improving wellbeing, and building resilience in the workplace.

Those looking to use the EPS clinically should please visit this page.

Suitable for

Use in coaching and development across all organisational levels, or as part of a wellbeing intervention.