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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the intolerance of uncertainty scale: a multinational study.

Roni Chaaya, Rabih Hallit, Alvaro Postigo, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Amthal Alhuwailah, Hanaa Ahmed Mohamed Shuwiekh, Sahar Obeid, Feten Fekih-Romdhane and 1 more

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Roni ChaayaSchool of Arts and Sciences, Social and Education Sciences Department, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon.
Rabih HallitSchool of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, P.O. Box 446, Lebanon. hallitrabih@hotmail.com.
Alvaro PostigoDepartment of Psychology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
Diana MalaebCollege of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Fouad SakrSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mariam DabbousSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Amthal AlhuwailahDepartment of Psychology, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Hanaa Ahmed Mohamed ShuwiekhDepartment of Psychology, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
Sahar ObeidSchool of Arts and Sciences, Social and Education Sciences Department, Lebanese American University, Jbeil, Lebanon.
Feten Fekih-RomdhaneThe Tunisian Center of Early Intervention in Psychosis, Department of Psychiatry "Ibn Omrane", Razi hospital, 2010, Manouba, Tunisia.
Souheil HallitSchool of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, P.O. Box 446, Lebanon. souheilhallit@usek.edu.lb.

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Abstract

introductionIt is common for people to experience anxiety when contemplating their unknown future. Studies have shown that those who tend to worry more about their future are more likely to be intolerant of uncertainty. In order to study the way people from the Middle East tackle uncertainty, a valid and reliable scale is needed. In this context, the present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the 12-item Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS-12) in a community sample of native Arabic-speaking participants from Lebanon, Egypt, and Kuwait.

methodsA sample of 2038 university students answered the survey, with a mean age of 22.30 ± 4.15 years and 77.5% females. A Google Form link was dissipated among participants that included some demographic questions, the IUS-12 and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-8).

resultsFollowing the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), a bi-dimensional model of the Arabic version of the IUS-12 was found. The scale showed an excellent internal reliability for the prospective anxiety (ω = 0.85 / α = 0.85) and inhibitory anxiety (ω = 0.87 / α = 0.87). Additionally, the results illustrated configural, metric, and scalar invariance across genders and countries. Furthermore, Egypt and Lebanon were seen to have statistically significant higher levels of inhibitory anxiety compared to Kuwait, while only Egypt showed statistically significant higher prospective anxiety compared to Kuwait. Finally, higher psychological distress was significantly and positively associated with higher prospective and inhibitory anxiety.

conclusionThe results of this study provide support for the psychometric reliability and validity of the Arabic version of the IUS-12, allowing for its generalizability and suitability for use among individuals from different Arabic-speaking nations.

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AnxietyAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesUncertaintyYoung AdultArabicInhibitory anxietyIntolerance of uncertaintyIUS-12Prospective anxietyPsychometric properties

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