Assessment of Disgust Sensitivity in Children With an Age-Downward Version of the Disgust Emotion Scale

► We examine the psychometric properties of the Disgust Emotion Scale for Children (DES-C). ► The DES-C demonstrates good reliability and validity. ► Psychometrics compare favorable with an alternative index of disgust sensitivity. ► The DES-C is the preferred scale for measuring disgust and its role in the pathogenesis of fear and anxiety in children.