Form: Intolerance of Uncertainty Inventory, IUI-15

1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me
4 – Very characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
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1
I have difficulty accepting that the future is uncertain.
2
I find it unbearable to not have guarantees in life.
3
Others seem to better tolerate uncertainty that me.
4
I find it intolerable that certain aspects of life are not determined in advance.
5
I have difficulty tolerating the possibilitythat a negative event may happen to me.
6
When I am waiting for important news, I find it hard to remain in the dark.
7
I find it intolerable to have to deal with unpredictable situations.
8
I do not really tolerate situations in which I do not know what is going to happen.
9
Not knowing what will happen in advance is often unacceptable for me.
10
Waiting periods are unbearable for me when I do not know what is going to happen.
11
I have difficulty tolerating life's uncertainties.
12
When I think that something negative might happen, I have difficulty remaining in uncertainty.
13
I would rather know everything right away rather than remain uncertain.
14
I have difficulty dealing with the possibility that something unexpected may occur.
15
I need to be sure of what I take on.

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