Psychometric Properties of Two Independent Measures Evaluating Uncertainty and Ambiguity

Nagel, Kaitlyn M.; Grant, DeMond M.; Hahn, Burkhart J.; Deros, Danielle E.; Walker, Ebony A.

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“…To examine whether the IU questionnaires reflect the IU concept, previous articles compared the seven IU questionnaires with relevant clinical variables, such as worry, anxiety, OCD, and depression (Carleton et al, 2007; Cowie et al, 2018; Huntley et al, 2020; Moulding et al, 2011; Osmanağaoğlu et al, 2021; Rifkin & Kendall, 2020). Several articles also investigated the associations between these IU measures and other cognitive, emotional, and behavioral variables, such as metacognitive beliefs, anxiety sensitivity, fear and obsessive behaviors, and personality variables (Bredemeier et al, 2019; Gagné et al, 2018; Hong & Lee, 2015; Khawaja & Yu, 2010; Nagel et al, 2023; Rodgers et al, 2016; Wilson et al, 2020). Although different articles used different instruments to test the convergent validity of the IU questionnaires, the associations found suggest reasonable convergent validity.…”

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“…Due to the indeterminate structural validity, however, use of the subscale scores remains questionable for some of the IU dedicated questionnaires. For example, the IUS-27 reported various factor models (Berenbaum et al, 2008;Buhr & Dugas, 2002;Freeston et al, 1994;Hong & Lee, 2015;Nagel et al, 2023;Sexton & Dugas, 2009), and the utilization of different factor scores in different articles led to difficulty comparing underlying aspects of IU. For the most commonly used IU questionnaire, IUS-12, although the Prospective IU (P-IU) and Inhibitory IU (I-IU) factors have been found to associate with distinct relevant constructs (Hong & Lee, 2015), and the factor scores of P-IU and I-IU have been commonly used in recent studies to explore the underlying mechanism of different aspects of IU (e.g., D. Johnson et al, 2023), the use of subscale scores remains questionable.…”

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How is “intolerance of uncertainty” (IU) measured? A systematic review of assessment tools for IU and the psychometric properties of IU questionnaires.

Lin,

Mason,

Zhong

et al. 2024

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

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Objective: Intolerance of uncertainty (IU), a negative cognitive, emotional, and behavioral response to uncertainties, is a transdiagnostic trait associated with a wide range of mental health conditions. To clarify which IU assessment tools are best used in clinical or nonclinical populations, the present study aimed to systematically identify all IU measures and synthesis the psychometric properties of IU questionnaires. Method: Six databases including PubMed, Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched in two stages. All the evidence of psychometric properties were extracted, assessed, and summarized following the adapted COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments guidelines by two independent reviewers. Results: Forty-seven questionnaire names relevant to the concepts of IU or uncertainty were identified in Stage 1. Fifty-four IU-relevant articles and seven IU questionnaires were identified in Stage 2. There was no best measure for IU that reported the best psychometric properties with the best quality measure. Most of the IU questionnaires only reported sufficient internal consistency and convergent validity with good quality. Discussion: Recommendations for the choice of IU questionnaire to be used in the general population, specific populations, different age groups, and assessing distinct aspects of IU are given. Future research could develop or adapt IU measures to address the issues around the psychometric properties raised in this study. Public Health Significance StatementIntolerance of uncertainty (IU)-extremely negative response to uncertainties-is a trait associated with poor mental health. Measuring IU accurately is vital for understanding a wide range of mental health conditions and for interventions. In this study, we identified all IU assessment tools and evaluated the psychometric properties of IU questionnaires (the most commonly used type of IU measure). Suggestions are given for clinicians and researchers to help them select the most suitable IU questionnaire for specific purposes, situations, and target populations.

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How is “intolerance of uncertainty” (IU) measured? A systematic review of assessment tools for IU and the psychometric properties of IU questionnaires.

Lin,

Mason,

Zhong

et al. 2024

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

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Uncertainty Response Scale: The Assessment Tool for Adolescent Interaction with Multidimensional Stress

Odintsova,

Radchikova,

Sorokova

2024

Clinical Psychology and Special Education

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<p>The adaptation of the Uncertainty Response Scale (URS) aimed at studying the ways in which adolescents interact with uncertainty stress situations is described. The scale contains 25 questions and includes three subscales: “Emotional uncertainty,” “Cognitive uncertainty,” and “Desire for change”. The questionnaire has good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha for scales 0.85-0.93; CFI=0.93; TLI=0.92; RMSEA=0.060 [0.057; 0.062]; SRMR=0.06) in a sample of adolescents from different regions of the Russian Federation (N=1718; age from 12 to 18 years; average age 14±1 years; 53.8% female). The URS validity is confirmed by the expected correlations with the scales of the “Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale” and “Multidimensional School Engagement Scale”. The validity is also supported by the fact that the URS allows to differentiate respondents in different stressful situations: if a teenager finds himself in a maximally stressful situation, emotional reactions to uncertainty increase, while cognitive reactions to uncertainty are quite stable, and readiness for change decreases. The “Response to Uncertainty Scale” can be used to conduct large-scale longitudinal studies, studies of adolescents from different groups, including vulnerable groups, as well as individual studies to build subsequent practice of psychological assistance.</p>

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Psychometric Properties of Two Independent Measures Evaluating Uncertainty and Ambiguity

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How is “intolerance of uncertainty” (IU) measured? A systematic review of assessment tools for IU and the psychometric properties of IU questionnaires.

How is “intolerance of uncertainty” (IU) measured? A systematic review of assessment tools for IU and the psychometric properties of IU questionnaires.

Uncertainty Response Scale: The Assessment Tool for Adolescent Interaction with Multidimensional Stress

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