Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) reflects the perception of uncertainty as threatening, regardless of the true probability of threat. IU is elevated in various forms of psychopathology, uniquely associated with anxiety and depression symptoms after controlling for related constructs, and prospectively predicts symptoms. Given the ubiquity of uncertainty in daily life and the clinical implication...

A recently developed cognitive-behavioral treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) targets intolerance of uncertainty by the reevaluation of positive beliefs about worry, problem-solving training, and cognitive exposure. As previous studies have established the treatment's efficacy when delivered individually, the present study tests the treatment in a group format as a way to enhance i...

Analyzing political conservatism as motivated social cognition integrates theories of personality (authoritarianism, dogmatism-intolerance of ambiguity), epistemic and existential needs (for closure, regulatory focus, terror management), and ideological rationalization (social dominance, system justification). A meta-analysis (88 samples, 12 countries, 22,818 cases) confirms that several psycho...

Abstract Intolerance of uncertainty (IoU) is important in the development and maintenance worry generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; Dugas et al ., 1997). However, it remains unclear why some people respond so negatively to have poor clinical outcomes. We adapted IoU model include influence developmental and/or attachment factors, their possible importance intolerability associated hypothetical w...

Entrepreneurship education has been employed broadly in higher education, and one of the most popularly targeted outcomes is enhancing entrepreneurial mindset. However, role mindset not examined relation to career adaptability, which acknowledged as an important resource for adjustment, especially with increased uncertainty caused by COVID-19. The current study investigated relations among into...