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Examination of the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and worry

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Examination of the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and worry

Buhr, Kristin E. M (2001) Examination of the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and worry. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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The present paper consists of two studies intended to further the understanding of intolerance of uncertainty and its relationship to worry. The first study examined the psychometric properties of the English version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS), which has already been validated in French. Factor analysis indicated that the IUS has a 4-factor structure that represents the idea that uncertainty is stressful and upsetting, uncertainty leads to the inability to act, uncertain events are negative and should be avoided, and being uncertain is not fair. The IUS has excellent internal consistency, good test-retest reliability, and convergent and divergent validity when assessed with symptom measures of worry, depression, and anxiety. The second study attempted to assess the unique relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and worry, beyond constructs already associated with worry such as perfectionism and control. Furthermore, the study assessed the distinction between intolerance of uncertainty and intolerance of ambiguity. The results suggest that worry has a stronger relationship with intolerance of uncertainty than perfectionism, control, and intolerance of ambiguity. Moreover, the results indicate that intolerance of uncertainty and intolerance of ambiguity are distinct constructs. Overall, this study suggests that the IUS is a sound measure of intolerance of uncertainty and supports the idea that intolerance of uncertainty is an important construct involved in worry.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Psychology
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Buhr, Kristin E. M
Pagination:vii, 92 leaves ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Psychology
Date:2001
Thesis Supervisor(s):Dugas, Michel J
Identification Number:BF 575 W8B84 2001
ID Code:1504
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:27 Aug 2009 17:19
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 19:49
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