The current review and synthesis serves to define and contextualize fear of the unknown
relative to related constructs, such as intolerance of uncertainty, and contemporary models …

The current review and synthesis was designed to provocatively develop and evaluate the
proposition that “fear of the unknown may be a, or possibly the, fundamental fear”(Carleton …

Intolerance of uncertainty is a dispositional trait associated with a range of psychological
disorders, but the influence of methodological factors on theses associations remains …

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had a significant impact on public health,
economic activity, and mental health as it spread across the globe. Research from past …

Uncertainty and affect are fundamental and interrelated aspects of the human condition.
Uncertainty is often associated with negative affect, but in some circumstances, it is …

We highlight the role of neuroticism in the development and course of emotional disorders
and make a case for shifting the focus of intervention to this higher-order dimension of …

Background Cyberchondria (CYB) has been described relatively recently as a behaviour
characterized by excessive online searching for medical information that is associated with …

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU)–a dispositional characteristic resulting from negative beliefs
about uncertainty and its implications–may be an important construct in anxiety disorders …

Modern anxiety disorder models implicitly include intolerance of uncertainty (IU) as a critical
component for the development and maintenance of these pervasive social and economic …

The association between intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety has proved robust in
neurotypical populations and has led to effective interventions targeting intolerance of …