Intolerance of Uncertainty, Aging, and Anxiety and Mental Health Concerns: A Scoping Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Anxiety Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
110, P. 102975 - 102975
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Although
intolerance
of
uncertainty
(IU)
is
associated
with
negative
outcomes,
studies
focusing
on
older
adults
are
still
emerging.
Specifically,
the
relationship
between
IU
and
psychological
health
in
this
population
remains
unclear.
Moreover,
no
review
has
focused
understanding
unique
contributions
aging
to
anxiety
mental
adults.
This
scoping
meta-analysis
addressed
gap
provided
a
comprehensive
IU,
aging,
health.
Among
45
reviewed,
37
were
included
using
mixed
effect
analysis
examine
age
across
adulthood.
The
remaining
eight
studies,
along
seven
selected
from
meta-analysis,
evaluate
anxiety,
these,
12
late
adulthood,
two
overall
one
both
Results
revealed
an
significant
difference
throughout
results
indicated
direct
correlation
other
issues
elderly.
These
findings
provide
insights
for
future
research
interventions
aimed
at
reducing
improving
among
Language: Английский
The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Alcohol Use in First Responders: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Direct, Mediating and Moderating Role of Generalized Resistance Resources
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 383 - 383
Published: March 6, 2025
Intolerance
of
uncertainty
(IU)
refers
to
the
disproportionate
propensity
react
negatively
uncertain
events,
and
it
has
been
associated
with
negative
psychological
outcomes
such
as
depression
anxiety.
The
current
study
examined
role
resilience,
hardiness,
self-efficacy
self-compassion
in
relationship
between
IU
alcohol
use
a
sample
South
African
first
responders.
These
variables
are
examples
what
is
referred
generalized
resistance
resources,
which
enable
individuals
deal
challenges
life.
A
429
responders
completed
Uncertainty
Scale-12,
Connor–Davidson
Resilience
Scale-10,
Self-Compassion
Scale-Short
Form,
General
Self-Efficacy
Scale,
Short
Hardiness
Scale
Alcohol
Use
Disorders
Identification
Test.
results
PROCESS
analyses
found
direct
mediating
effects
for
resilience
self-efficacy,
no
hardiness
moderating
self-compassion.
In
this
regard,
graph
interaction
intolerance
showed
that
at
low
levels
self-compassion,
was
strong
significant,
while
high
non-significant.
addition,
Johnson–Neyman
plot
exact
value
point
ceased
be
significant
36.37.
obtained
confirm
important
resources
wellbeing
provide
basis
tailored
interventions.
Language: Английский
The Effect of Psychological Inflexibility on Social-Distancing Phobia Mediated by Preoccupation With Sleep and Intolerance of Uncertainty in the Elderly Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychiatry Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 151 - 158
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
explore
whether
psychological
inflexibility
in
the
elderly
population
is
related
social-distancing
phobia,
and
examine
their
viral
anxiety,
preoccupation
with
sleep,
or
intolerance
uncertainty
may
mediate
relationship.
Language: Английский
Intolerance of Uncertainty Mediates the Influence of Viral Anxiety on Social Distancing Phobia Among the General Korean Population During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Psychiatry Investigation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(9), P. 712 - 721
Published: Sept. 22, 2022
We
aimed
to
examined
the
reliability
and
validity
of
Korean
version
Social
Distancing
Phobia
scale,
whether
intolerance
uncertainty
mediates
association
general
population's
social
distancing
phobia
with
viral
anxiety
depression.Through
this
anonymous
online
survey,
we
collected
responses
from
400
individuals
in
population.
Participants'
demographic
information
rating
scales
scores,
including
Stress
Anxiety
Viral
Epidemics-6
items,
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9,
Intolerance
Uncertainty-12
items.Confirmatory
factor
analysis
showed
a
good
model
fit,
scale
internal
consistency.
was
significantly
correlated
age
(r=0.213,
p<0.001),
(r=0.390,
depression
(r=0.244,
(r=0.323,
p<0.001).
A
linear
regression
that
(β=0.235,
(β=0.281,
(β=0.121,
p=0.009),
(β=0.200,
p<0.001;
adjusted
R2=0.246,
F=33.6,
p<0.001)
predicted
phobia.
Mediation
revealed
directly
influenced
(z=6.48,
partially
mediated
(z=2.92,
p=0.003).Social
may
cause
psychological
stress
but
also
increase
adherence
physical
measures
prevent
spread
viruses.
Language: Английский
Interpersonal Factors and Resilience Mediate the Association Between Work-Related Stress in Response to a Viral Epidemic and Depression Among Healthcare Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychiatry Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(11), P. 1221 - 1227
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Objective
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
association
between
work-related
stress
of
healthcare
workers
in
response
coronavirus
disease-2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
and
their
depressive
symptoms.
Additionally,
it
focuses
on
impact
insomnia
symptoms,
interpersonal
factors,
resilience
symptoms.Methods
The
results
an
anonymous
survey
329
were
analyzed,
including
Stress
Anxiety
Viral
Epidemics-3
items,
Insomnia
Severity
Index,
Interpersonal
Needs
Questionnaire,
Connor–Davidson
Resilience
Scale-2
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9
items.
Mediation
analysis
assessed
whether
resilience,
factors
mediate
symptoms.Results
Work-related
directly
influenced
symptoms
(standardized
estimator=0.11,
p=0.010,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.03–0.19).
former
latter
was
positively
mediated
by
estimator=0.10,
p<0.001,
CI
0.05–0.14),
thwarted
belongingness
estimator=0.04,
p=0.006,
0.01–0.07),
perceived
burdensomeness
estimator=0.05,
p=0.002,
0.02–0.08)
negatively
estimator=0.02,
p=0.041,
0.0001–0.04).Conclusion
highlights
connection
heightened
experienced
amid
COVID-19
subsequent
development
insomnia,
resilience.
Interventions
that
focus
building
could
be
pivotal
mitigating
detrimental
mental
health
consequences
workplace
among
a
viral
epidemic.
Language: Английский
Psychometric properties of the Korean version of questionnaires on adherence to physical distancing and health beliefs about COVID-19 in the general population
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: July 6, 2023
We
aimed
to
examine
the
psychometric
properties
of
Korean
version
questionnaires
on
adherence
physical
distancing
and
health
beliefs
about
COVID-19
in
general
population
South
Korea.
In
addition,
we
investigated
how
various
sections
interacted
with
each
other
viral
anxiety
depression,
ultimately
affected
distancing.An
anonymous
online
survey
was
conducted
among
members
Korea
between
10
18
January
2022.
recruited
400
respondents
measured
their
demographic
information,
symptoms,
responses
questions
COVID-19.
First,
examined
reliability
validity
questionnaires,
which
included
people's
guidelines
COVID-19-related
beliefs.
Second,
relationship
or
as
assessed
using
six-item
Stress
Anxiety
Viral
Epidemics
(SAVE-6)
scale
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9
(PHQ-9).All
participants
(204
men,
age
41.6
±
10.8)
completed
survey.
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
revealed
a
good
model
fit
for
(CFI
=
1.000,
TLI
1.019,
RMSEA
0.000,
SRMR
0.034)
0.993,
0.991,
0.030,
0.052).
It
also
showed
Factor
I
(Cronbach's
α
0.826)
II
(α
0.740).
Four
categories
questionnaire
perceived
susceptibility
0.870),
severity
0.901),
benefit
0.935),
barriers
following
0.833).
Structural
equation
models
that
effects
depression
were
mediated
mostly
by
personal
injunctive
norms.
Goodness-of-fit
measures
indicated
fit.
(Chi-square
24.425,
df
7,
p
<
0.001;
CFI
0.966;
0.079).The
population.
beliefs,
along
mainly
Language: Английский
Influence of Intolerance of Uncertainty on Preoccupation With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among Frontline Nursing Professionals: Mediating Role of Reassurance-Seeking Behavior and Adherence to Physical Distancing
Journal of Korean Medical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(36)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
study
investigated
the
relationship
between
preoccupation
with
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
reassurance-seeking
behavior,
viral
anxiety,
intolerance
of
uncertainty,
and
adherence
to
physical
distancing
among
frontline
nursing
professionals
working
in
COVID-19
inpatient
wards.
Additionally,
aimed
determine
whether
commitment
mediates
influence
uncertainty
on
anxiety.Frontline
healthcare
wards
at
three
tertiary-level
affiliated
hospitals
Korea
were
surveyed
April
7
26,
2022.
The
survey
included
scales-such
as
Obsession
Scale,
Coronavirus
Reassurance-Seeking
Behaviors
Fear
Intolerance
Uncertainty
Scale-12
a
questionnaire
distancing.
A
total
256
responses
analyzed
after
excluding
inappropriate
or
incomplete
responses.Pearson's
correlation
analysis
found
that
age
was
significantly
associated
Scale
(r
=
-0.12,
P
<
0.05)
0.27,
0.01).
Linear
regression
ascertained
(β
-0.07,
0.002),
0.35,
0.001),
0.24,
0.001)
predictors
obsession
(Adjusted
R²
0.60,
F
78.1,
0.001).
indirect
pathway
by
mediation
showed
anxiety
mediated
effect
COVID-19.During
pandemic,
there
may
be
strong
association
heightened
workers.
Thus,
from
early
stages
infectious
disease,
psychological
support
team
for
medical
staff
responding
should
established,
periodic
evaluations
conducted
identify
high-risk
groups.
Language: Английский
Pandemic Grief Reaction and Intolerance of Uncertainty on the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of COVID-Related Hypochondriasis Among Firefighters
Psychiatry Investigation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(9), P. 826 - 833
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
feasibility
of
cognitive-behavioral
model
hypochondriasis
regarding
coronavirus
disease-2019
(COVID-19)
among
firefighters.
In
addition,
we
examined
possible
role
their
grief
reaction
and
intolerance
uncertainty
in
COVID-related
hypochondriasis.An
anonymous
online
survey
was
done
on
October
27-28,
2022,
firefighters
who
witnessed
people's
death.
Demographic
characteristics
were
collected,
psychological
states
assessed
using
rating
scales
such
as
Obsession
with
COVID-19
Scale
(OCS),
Coronavirus
Reassurance-Seeking
Behaviors
(CRBS),
Fear
(FCV-19S),
Pandemic
Grief
(PGS),
Intolerance
Uncertainty
Scale-12
(IUS-12).Their
OCS
score
expected
by
CRBS
(β=0.30,
p<0.001),
FCV-19S
(β=0.10,
PGS
(β=0.29,
IUS12
(β=0.04,
p=0.024)
(F=134.5,
p<0.001).
The
feasible
Their
pandemic
directly
influenced
preoccupation
coronavirus,
viral
anxiety
reassurance-seeking
behavior
mediated
relationship.Firefighters'
influence
or
coronavirus.
Language: Английский
Adherence to Physical Distancing and Health Beliefs About COVID-19 Among Patients With Cancer
Journal of Korean Medical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(43)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
validate
questionnaires
on
adherence
physical
distancing
and
health
beliefs
about
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
among
patients
with
cancer
explore
their
interaction
depression
or
viral
anxiety
them.Through
an
online
survey,
data
from
154
(female:
82.5%,
breast
cancer:
66.2%,
current
treatment,
presence:
65.6%)
were
collected
March
June
2022.
The
survey
gathered
responses
distancing,
COVID-19,
perceived
social
norms,
Stress
Anxiety
Viral
Epidemics-6
items,
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-2.
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
(CFA)
for
construct
validity
structural
equation
model
(SEM)
performed.The
CFA
showed
a
good
fit
(comparative
index
[CFI]
=
1.000,
Tucker-Lewis
[TLI]
0.930,
root-mean-square-error
of
approximation
[RMSEA]
0.000,
standardized
root-mean-square
residual
[SRMR]
0.050)
satisfactory
COVID-19
(CFI
0.978,
TLI
0.971,
RMSEA
0.061,
SRMR
0.089).
Through
SEM,
we
found
that
personal
injunctive
norms
the
main
mediators
linking
in
cancer.
Depression
also
mediated
effects
severity
(χ²
20.073,
df
15,
P
0.169;
CFI
0.984;
0.047).The
are
reliable
valid.
Patients
may
be
able
adhere
by
addressing
severity,
anxiety,
benefits,
self-efficacy,
barriers,
as
well
norms.
Language: Английский