Emotion Regulation in Parents, PERI2 Test - the question form

1. I change the way I think about my child’s behavior so that I feel fewer negative emotions (e.g., anger, sadness).

2. I do something to appear less upset.

3. I try to do something—such as go out for a walk or talk to someone—to appear less upset.

4. I need to step away (e.g., leave the room, take a walk) in order to keep showing positive emotions (e.g., joy or cheerfulness).

5. I manage my feelings by changing the way I think about my child's behavior.

6. I try to step away from my child to calm myself down.

7. I give in to my child so that I do not show how upset I am.

8. I try to do something (for example, go out for a walk or talk to someone) to feel less upset.

9. I control the emotions I show by changing how I think about my child’s behavior.

10. I change how I think about my child’s behavior so that I show more positive emotions.

11. I try to get away from my child so that I feel better.

12. I control my emotions by not showing them.

13. I give in to my child to feel less upset.

14. I keep my emotions to myself.

15. I try to reframe my child’s behavior in a different way to maintain inner calm.

16. I leave (for example, step out of the room or go for a walk) so I do not show that I am upset.

17. I let my child get what they want so that I can show more positive emotions.

18. I reappraise my child’s behavior to help myself feel better.

19. I try not to show my negative emotions.

20. I change the way I interpret my child’s behavior so that I show fewer negative emotions.

21. If I start to feel upset, I try to hide or forget that feeling.

22. I encourage myself to think about my child’s behavior differently so that I appear calm on the outside.

23. I let my child have what they want so that I can feel better.