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Validating a Short Version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12)
Somin Lee, Myoung-Ho Hyun, Jaeeun Shin
STRESS. 2023;31(3):97-105.   Published online September 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2023.31.3.97
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Background
This study aims to validate the short version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12).
Methods
A comprehensive set of questionnaires, including the IUS-12, STAI-T, PSWQ, CES-D, and K-CSI, was administered and completed by 404 participants. The average age of the participants was 31.29 years (SD=9.18), comprising 114 men, 287 women, and 3 individuals identifying with the other gender. We conducted a factor analysis on the collected data and compared the fit indices of one-factor, two-factor, and bifactor models. Furthermore, a multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis evaluated measurement invariance between the men’s and women’s groups. Correlational analyses were also conducted.
Results
Data from the study show that the bifactor model was the most appropriate, demonstrating good internal consistency. The Omega coefficients and explained common variance were computed to evaluate the dimensionality of the IUS-12, validating the use of the total score of the scale. Its factor model also showed that the measurement invariance sustained between two gender groups. The correlation analyses between the IUS-12 and other scales assessing attributes such as trait anxiety, worry, depression, and avoidance coping strategy supported convergent validity.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that the IUS-12 is a reliable and valid measure for assessing the intolerance of uncertainty. The study also discusses its limitations and offers recommendations for future research endeavors.
The Mediating Effect of Self-Compassion in the Relationship between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Worry
Jaeyeon Woo, Myoung-Ho Hyun
STRESS. 2020;28(4):195-201.   Published online December 31, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2020.28.4.195
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  • Predictors of anxiety and depression in Korean adults during COVID-19 pandemic
    Jung Nam Sohn
    The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2022; 28(3): 328.     CrossRef
Intolerance of Uncertainty, Negative Problem Orientation on Worry
Hae Ran Suh, Bong-Keon Lee
STRESS. 2018;26(4):350-355.   Published online December 31, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2018.26.4.350
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Background:

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of negative problem orientation in the association between intolerance uncertainty and worry.

Methods:

Participants who were 531 undergraduate students in Chungbuk were administered Intolerance Uncertainty Scale (IUS), Negative Problem Orientation (NPO; SPSI-R), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ).

Results:

The results are as follows. Intolerance of uncertainty had statistically significant positive correlation with worry. Negative problem orientation had a partial mediating effect in the association between intolerance uncertainty and worry.

Conclusions:

This result suggested the importance of intolerance of uncertainty and negative problem orientation in psychological approach to university students who have difficulty in worry.

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  • The heterogeneity of negative problem orientation in Chinese adolescents: A latent profile analysis
    Rong-Mao Lin, Xia-Xin Xiong, Yi-Lin Shen, Nan Lin, Yan-Ping Chen
    Frontiers in Psychology.2022;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • The Mediating Effect of Self-Compassion in the Relationship between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Worry
    Jaeyeon Woo, Myoung-Ho Hyun
    Stress.2020; 28(4): 195.     CrossRef
Effect of Uncertainty and Resilience on Stress for Cancer Patients
Unjong Choi, Young Sim Kim, Ji Sook Kang
STRESS. 2018;26(3):250-256.   Published online September 30, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2018.26.3.250
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Background:

This study was conducted to identify factors affecting perceived stress for cancer patients.

Methods:

A total of 104 cancer patients in a university hospital located in J province were participated. After IRB approval, the study period was between April and September, 2017, and the data were collected using by structured questionnaires. Collected data were analyzed by descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression using SPSS 22.0 statistical program.

Results:

The average score of uncertainty, resilience, and stress were 96.17, 88.54, and 17.76. As resilience, there were significant differences by spouse (t=−2.042, p=.044) and pain. As stress perceived, there were significant differences by spouse (t=−2.304, p=.023) and pain (t=2.097, p=.038). There were significantly positive correlations stress and uncertainty (r=.286, p=<.001). In addition there were significantly negative correlation between stress resilience (r=−.287, p=.003). In this study factors affecting stress perceived were spouse (β=.337, p<.001),resilience (β=−.335, p<.001), pain (β=.206, p=.023) and uncertainty (β=.204, p=.022). The factors explained 32% of perceived stress.

Conclusions:

Therefore, it is suggested that strategies of pain management and nursing intervention for strengthening emotional support including uncertainty and resilience management for cancer patients.

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  • Factors Influencing Resilience in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: A Cross-Sectional Study
    Hae-Lyeon Jeon, Hye-Ah Yeom
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2024; 36(1): 41.     CrossRef
  • Effects of Post Traumatic Growth on Successful Aging in Breast Cancer Survivors in South Korea: The Mediating Effect of Resilience and Intolerance of Uncertainty
    Su Jeong Yi, Ku Sang Kim, Seunghee Lee, Hyunjung Lee
    Healthcare.2023; 11(21): 2843.     CrossRef
  • The Effects of a Tripod Approach for Cancer Patients on Illness Stress, Health-Promoting Lifestyle, Hope, and Resilience
    Kyung Mi Sung, Mi Yu, Young Sil Kang, Mee Ock Gu, Myun Sook Jung, Young Eun, Mi Yang Jeon
    Cancer Nursing.2021; 44(2): 125.     CrossRef
  • The Relationships among Social Support, Bowel Function Symptoms and Uncertainty in Rectal Cancer Patients
    Kyungmi Lee, Semi Lim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2021; 28(4): 421.     CrossRef
  • The Influence of Resilience on the Quality of Life of Patients with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    Soon Hee Shim, Jeong Hye Kim
    Asian Oncology Nursing.2019; 19(1): 47.     CrossRef
The Relationship between Evaluative Concerns Perfectionism, and Speech Anxiety in College Students: The Serial Multiple Mediation Effects of Internalized Shame and Intolerance of Uncertainty
Hye-Ryeong Park, Jong-Sun Lee
STRESS. 2017;25(4):246-254.   Published online December 31, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2017.25.4.246
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Background:

The aim of the present study was to investigate the psychological mechanisms of the variables affecting speech anxiety.

Methods:

A total of 550 undergraduate and graduate students, who agreed to take part in the current study, participated and data were collected through online survey. A serial multiple mediated model was tested using the SPSS macro by Hayes.

Results:

Internalized shame and intolerance of uncertainty completely mediated the relationship between evaluative concerns perfectionism and speech anxiety. Serial multiple mediating effects of internalized shame, and intolerance of uncertainty were also verified.

Conclusions:

These results suggest that intervention on trait variable that targets the internalized shame and intolerance of uncertainty may be helpful in reducing speech anxiety in undergraduate and graduate students.

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  • The Sequential Mediating Effects of Dietary Behavior and Perceived Stress on the Relationship between Subjective Socioeconomic Status and Multicultural Adolescent Health
    Youlim Kim, Hyeonkyeong Lee, Mikyung Lee, Hyeyeon Lee, Sookyung Kim, Kennedy Diema Konlan
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(7): 3604.     CrossRef
  • Emotional Experiences of Nursing Student's College Life
    Ju Eun Hong, Myeong Kyeong Song
    Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2019; 28(1): 12.     CrossRef
A Study on the personality, uncertainty and way of coping of breast cancer patients
Kae-Hwa Jo*
Korean J Str Res. 2004;12(2):43-54.
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The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship among personality characteristics, uncertainty and way of coping of breast cancer patients. The subjects of the study were the 113 breast cancer patients treated at 3 university hospitals in Daegu and Busan from June 1 to Sep. 30, 2003. Personality characteristics was measured by using Personality Inventory(NEO-PI), uncertainty measured by using Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale(MUIS), and coping by using a questionnaire developed by Forkman & Lazarus(1984), corrected by Lee(1997). Data were analyzed with SPSS program by frequency, range, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients. The findings of this survery indicate 1) The mean personality characteristics item score was 2.64, uncertainty was 2.81, and way of coping was 3.35. 2) There was a significant difference between personality characteristics and uncertainty according to demographic factor. 3) There was a positive correlation between personality characteristics and way of coping(r=.35). Among subitem of coping were positively correlated with personality characteristics expecially extroversion, openness and conscientiousness. 4) There was a positive correlation between neuroticism and uncertainty(r=.36). it was found that personality characteristics, uncertainty and way of coping were essential concept for qualitative care of breast cancer patients. This study suggests that there would be further study to find out the importance and relationship between individual differences in personality characteristics and coping strategy of breast cancer patients.

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