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Psychologists label these reactions as ‘intolerance of uncertainty’ (IU). The Intolerance Of Uncertainty information handout describes IU in the context of worry, and outlines some of the unhelpful strategies that people high in IU tend to use to control how they feel.
Jul 12, 2024 · Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) refers to a tendency to react negatively to uncertain situations or events. IU can be understood as the idea that people need guarantees in life and may struggle to cope with unpredictability.
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Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a characteristic predominantly associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); however, emerging evidence indicates that IU may be a shared element of emotional disorders.
Oct 15, 2021 · Intolerance of uncertainty is a state of distress caused by an inability to tolerate uncertainty. Intolerance of uncertainty is highly associated with pathological worrying.
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Nov 22, 2020 · The highly related concept—intolerance of uncertainty (IU)—emerged in the early 1990s, which is further developed into a transdiagnostic risk factor in multiple forms of anxiety disorders.
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a transdiagnostic cognitive vulnerability factor that contributes to the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavior models suggest that individuals with elevated IU hold underlying negative core beliefs about uncertainty, have biased information processing in the context of ambiguity ...
Jul 22, 2024 · Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is the tendency to react negatively on affective, cognitive and behavioural levels to uncertain situations and to harbour negative beliefs about the implications of uncertainty. IU has been linked to psychopathology and shown to impact treatment outcomes. This study systematically reviewed the literature and ...
Apr 1, 2023 · Intolerance of uncertainty, a transdiagnostic factor manifested across emotional disorders, has been associated with difficulties in regulating emotions. This meta-analysis addresses the lack of synthesis of this relationship.
Jul 10, 2024 · Chapter. Information. The Cambridge Handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders , pp. 196 - 226. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108140416.008. Publisher: Cambridge University Press. Print publication year: 2019. Access options. Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below.
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Aug 12, 2022 · Research indicates that Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) is associated with COVID-19 emotional responses, but not necessarily with engaging in COVID-19 preventative behaviors. The current study was designed to further evaluate this discrepancy.
