Analysis

The Emotional State Questionnaire is designed to record various emotional responses, offering a snapshot of an individual’s current emotional condition.

Objective

The main objective of the ESQ is to provide a quick and reliable measure of a person’s emotional state at a specific moment in time.

Scoring

The ESQ consists of a series of statements assessing a range of emotional states, such as joy, sadness, anger, anxiety, calmness, and excitement. Participants are asked to rate the extent to which they are experiencing each emotional state using a Likert scale, typically ranging from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very much).

References

Gross, J. J., & John, O. P. (2003). Individual differences in two emotion regulation processes: implications for affect, relationships, and well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85(2), 348–362.
Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The Satisfaction with Life Scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71–75.
Thayer, R. E. (1989). The Biopsychology of Mood and Arousal. Oxford University Press.