Youth Intolerance of Uncertainty – Parent-Report (YIU-PR): A Developmentally Sensitive Measure of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Children and Adolescents

Wong, Joyce X.; Caporino, Nicole E.

doi:10.1007/s10862-022-10016-6

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“…Only two articles found that IU questionnaires diverged from measures of alcohol use disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (Mcevoy & Mahoney, 2011; Rifkin & Kendall, 2020). Only the YIU-PR was found to be more connected with the IU construct than with relevant anxiety and depression symptoms (Wong & Caporino, 2023). But that different IU subscales uniquely relate to different psychological variables can also be considered evidence of discriminate validity; for example, P-IU and I-IU subscales linked to different psychopathology and personality variables (Hong & Lee, 2015).…”

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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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“…Even in the adult literature, there are mixed results regarding how IU is measured and if it is better conceptualized as a general factor versus subfactors (McEvoy et al, 2019). With regard to children and adolescents, one measure recently developed by Wong and Caporino (2023) offers four areas of IU to consider: difficulty tolerating waiting periods (related to uncertain situations), doubting and reassurance seeking, overestimation of negative events (when faced with uncertainty), and physical/behavioral responses (avoidance/physical symptoms). While these findings may still need to be replicated, they do suggest variability in measuring IU in children and adolescents from adults and propose alternative subfactors.…”

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The role of intolerance of uncertainty in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: Commentary and considerations.

Fraire

2023

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

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Knowles and Olatunji (2023) provide an overarching review in the role that intolerance of uncertainty (IU) may play in the development and maintenance of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The authors deftly highlight evidence supporting the theoretical framework of IU as a cognitive vulnerability for OCD, balanced with an outline of limitations and future directions. This area of research and clinical work has grown significantly in recent years, and yet there continues to be substantial room for growth in both research and clinical domains with regard to the role IU plays in the development and maintenance of anxiety and OCD. It is noteworthy that this review primarily focuses on IU as it relates to OCD specifically, rather than combining anxiety/OCD. OCD is a disorder that is frequently misunderstood, and if misdiagnosed or left untreated it can have a very significant impact in functioning and quality of life. Focusing specifically on OCD rather than grouping all anxiety disorders and OCD together allows for more specificity in our understanding of the role that IU may play in OCD. A more nuanced look at IU and OCD may also ultimately allow for a greater depth of understanding of IU within specific dimensions of OCD.While a majority of the IU research and literature focuses on the adult population, a better understanding of IU in children and adolescents in particular may offer specific treatment targets that could enhance the treatment of pediatric OCD and influence the trajectory of those living with OCD in general. As an extension of the Knowles and Olatunji (2023) review, this commentary primarily focuses on the role IU may play in pediatric OCD, with thoughts offered around why our efforts in research and clinical applications should specifically target pediatric OCD, as well as practical treatment considerations.Maria G. Fraire https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1374-4626 No conflicts of interest to disclose. Maria Fraire served as lead for conceptualization.

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The Association Between Distress Tolerance and Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Three-level Meta-analysis

Li,

Zhang,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Adolescent Res Rev

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Youth Intolerance of Uncertainty – Parent-Report (YIU-PR): A Developmentally Sensitive Measure of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Children and Adolescents

Cited by 4 publications

References 57 publications

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.

The role of intolerance of uncertainty in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: Commentary and considerations.

The Association Between Distress Tolerance and Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Three-level Meta-analysis

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