Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale – Short Form
IUS-12Intolerance of Uncertainty
12 items
2007
α 0.85–0.93
Free
Carleton, R.N., Norton, M.A.P.J., & Asmundson, G.J.G.
What it measures
Measures the tendency to react negatively to uncertain or ambiguous situations. Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a transdiagnostic risk factor implicated in GAD, OCD, depression, and health anxiety.
Representative items
- Uncertainty stops me from having a strong opinion.
- When it's time to act, uncertainty paralyses me. (Inhibitory)
- When I am uncertain, I can't function very well.
- The smallest doubt can stop me from acting. (Inhibitory)
- I always want to know what the future has in store for me. (Prospective)
Citation
Carleton, R.N., Norton, M.A.P.J., & Asmundson, G.J.G. (2007). Fearing the unknown: A short version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale. Anxiety, Stress, & Coping, 20(3), 241–256.