Research paper
Simons JS, Gaher RM. The Distress Tolerance Scale: Development and validation of a self-report measure. Motivation and Emotion. 2005 Jun;29(2):83-102. doi:10.1007/s11031-005-7955-3.
Why we cite it
Foundational scale development paper creating the Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS), a widely used self-report measure of emotional distress tolerance. Defines distress tolerance as the perceived ability to withstand negative emotional states and identifies four dimensions (tolerance, appraisal, absorption, regulation). Provides the conceptual and measurement foundation for research linking distress tolerance to eating behavior, which the project uses in its discussions of emotional eating and coping.
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