Mediating role of affective experiences in the link between intolerance of uncertainty and psychological adjustment problems and loneliness in emerging adults


Yıldırım M., TÜRK KURTÇA T.

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/03069885.2024.2373191
  • Dergi Adı: British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, IBZ Online, Periodicals Index Online, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, DIALNET
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Intolerance of uncertainty, loneliness, negative experiences, positive experiences, psychological adjustment problems
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study examined whether positive and negative experiences mediate the association of intolerance of uncertainty with psychological adjustment problems as well as loneliness. A total of 366 undergraduate students (50.3% females; mean age = 21.24 ± 2.96 years) completed an online survey that included measures of intolerance of uncertainty, positive experiences, negative experiences, psychological adjustment problems, and loneliness. The findings indicated that the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and psychological adjustment problems was mediated by positive and negative experiences. Similarly, the association between intolerance of uncertainty and loneliness was also mediated by positive and negative experiences. These findings suggest that emotional experiences are important in mitigating the negative effects of intolerance of uncertainty on mental health outcomes. Theoretical contributions and practical implications of the results are also discussed.