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Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale

4,074 Shared Subjects

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Clinical Assessments
Questionnaire
12/12/2014
ius01
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR* guid
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY lab_interview_date
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. lab_interview_age
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query ius1 Integer Recommended Uncertainty stops me from having a firm opinion 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_1, iusc_child_1, iusc_parent_1
Query ius2 Integer Recommended Being uncertain means that a person is disorganized 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_2, iusc_child_2, iusc_parent_2
Query ius3 Integer Recommended Uncertainty makes life intolerable. 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_3, iusc_child_3, iusc_parent_3
Query ius4 Integer Recommended It is unfair not having any guarantees in life 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_4, iusc_child_4, iusc_parent_4
Query ius5 Integer Recommended My mind can't be relaxed if I don't know what will happen tomorrow 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_5, iusc_child_5, iusc_parent_5
Query ius6 Integer Recommended Uncertainty makes me uneasy, anxious, or stressed 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_6, iusc_child_6, iusc_parent_6
Query ius7 Integer Recommended Unforeseen events upset me greatly 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_1, ius1_1, ius2_1, ius_7, iusc_child_7, iusc_parent_7, iusf_1
Query ius8 Integer Recommended It frustrates me not having all the information I need 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_2, ius1_2, ius2_2, ius_8, iusc_child_8, iusc_parent_8, iusf_2
Query ius9 Integer Recommended Uncertainty keeps me from living a full life. 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_3, ius1_3, ius2_3, ius_9, iusc_child_9, iusc_parent_9, iusf_3
Query ius10 Integer Recommended One should always look ahead so as to avoid surprises 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_4, ius1_4, ius2_4, ius_10, iusc_child_10, iusc_parent_10, iusf_4
Query ius11 Integer Recommended A small unforeseen event can spoil everything, even with the best of planning 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_5, ius1_5, ius2_5, ius_11, iusc_child_11, iusc_parent_11, iusf_5
Query ius12 Integer Recommended When it's time to act, uncertainty paralyses me 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_6, ius1_6, ius2_6, ius_12, iusc_child_12, iusc_parent_12, iusf_6
Query ius13 Integer Recommended Being uncertain means that I am not first rate 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_13, iusc_child_13, iusc_parent_13
Query ius14 Integer Recommended When I am uncertain, I can't go forward 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_14, iusc_child_14, iusc_parent_14
Query ius15 Integer Recommended When I am uncertain I can't function very well 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_7, ius1_7, ius2_7, ius_15, iusc_child_15, iusc_parent_15, iusf_7
Query ius16 Integer Recommended Unlike me, others always seem to know where they are going with their lives 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_16, iusc_child_16, iusc_parent_16
Query ius17 Integer Recommended Uncertainty makes me vulnerable, unhappy, or sad 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_17, iusc_child_17, iusc_parent_17
Query ius18 Integer Recommended I always want to know what the future has in store for me 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_8, ius1_8, ius2_8, ius_18, iusc_child_18, iusc_parent_18, iusf_8
Query ius19 Integer Recommended I can't stand being taken by surprise 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_9, ius1_9, ius2_9, ius_19, iusc_child_19, iusc_parent_19, iusf_9
Query ius20 Integer Recommended The smallest doubt can't stop me from acting 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_10, ius1_10, ius2_10, iusc_child_20, iusc_parent_20
Query ius21 Integer Recommended I should be able to organize everything in advance 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_11, ius1_11, ius2_11, ius_21, iusc_child_21, iusc_parent_21, iusf_11
Query ius22 Integer Recommended Being uncertain means that I lack confidence 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_22, iusc_child_22, iusc_parent_22
Query ius23 Integer Recommended I think it is unfair that other people seem sure about their future 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_23, iusc_child_23, iusc_parent_23
Query ius24 Integer Recommended Uncertainty keeps me from sleeping soundly 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_24, iusc_child_24, iusc_parent_24
Query ius25 Integer Recommended I must get away from all uncertain situations 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius00_12, ius1_12, ius2_12, ius_25, iusc_child_25, iusc_parent_25, iusf_12
Query ius26 Integer Recommended The ambiguities in life stress me 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_26, iusc_child_26, iusc_parent_26
Query ius27 Integer Recommended I can't stand being undecided about my future. 1::5; -9 1=Not at all characteristics of me; 5=Characteristics of me; -9=incomplete ius_27, iusc_child_27, iusc_parent_27
Query ius_sum Integer Recommended Sum Score for Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale
Query ius_pas Integer Recommended Prospective Anxiety Subscale (sum of items- ius: 7,8,10,11,18,19,21)
Query ius_ias Integer Recommended Inhibitory Anxiety Subscale (sum of items- ius: 9,12,15,20,25)
Query ius_shorttot Integer Recommended Total Score of IUS-12 (Short-Form)
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name pax_timepoint
Query ius_20 Integer Recommended The smallest doubt can stop me from acting 1::5 1 = not at all characteristic of me; 3 = somewhat characteristic of me; 5 = entirely characteristic of me iusf_10
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
Query ius_factor1 Integer Recommended Uncertainty has negative behavioral and self-referent implications
Query ius_factor2 Integer Recommended Uncertainty is unfair and spoils everything
respondent String 20 Recommended Respondent Mother;Father;Parent;Guardian;Teacher;Child;Self;Caregiver;Partner;Other
ius7_7 Integer Recommended Unexpected events upset me greatly. 1::7 1= Strongly disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Somewhat disagree; 4= Neutral; 5= Somewhat Agree; 6= Agree; 7= Strongly agree
ius15_7 Integer Recommended When I am uncertain I can�t function very well. 1::7 1= Strongly disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Somewhat disagree; 4= Neutral; 5= Somewhat Agree; 6= Agree; 7= Strongly agree
iusc_3 Integer Recommended Not knowing what will happen in the future makes life hard. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_4 Integer Recommended It's not fair that we can't predict the future. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_5 Integer Recommended I can't relax if I don't know what will happen tomorrow. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_6 Integer Recommended Not knowing what will happen in the future makes me uneasy, anxious, or stressed. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_7 Integer Recommended Surprise events upset me greatly. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_8 Integer Recommended It frustrates me not to have all of the information I need. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_9 Integer Recommended Not knowing what could happen keeps me from enjoying life. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_10 Integer Recommended One should always think ahead to avoid surprises. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_11 Integer Recommended Plans can be ruined by things you didn't think would happen. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_12 Integer Recommended When it is time to do things, not knowing what could happen keeps me from acting. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_13 Integer Recommended Being unsure of things means that I am not great. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_14 Integer Recommended When I am not sure of something I can't go forward. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_15 Integer Recommended When I am not sure of something I can't work very well. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_16 Integer Recommended Other kids have less doubts than I do. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_17 Integer Recommended Not knowing what will happen makes me unhappy or sad. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_18 Integer Recommended I always want to know what will happen to me in the future. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_19 Integer Recommended I don't like being taken by surprise. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_20 Integer Recommended The smallest doubt can stop me from doing things. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_21 Integer Recommended I should be able to prepare for everything in advance. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_22 Integer Recommended Being unclear about things means that I am not confident. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_23 Integer Recommended It's not fair that other kids are more sure of things. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_24 Integer Recommended Not knowing what can happen keeps me from sleeping well. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_25 Integer Recommended I must get away from all situations where I don't know what will happen. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_26 Integer Recommended Things that are unclear stress me out. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_27 Integer Recommended I don't like being undecided about the future. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_total Integer Recommended IUS-C Total Score 27 :: 135
iusc_1 Integer Recommended Doubts stop me from having strong opinions. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
iusc_2 Integer Recommended Being unsure means that a person is mixed-up. 1 :: 5 1 = Not at all characteristic of me; 2 = A little characteristic of me; 3 = Somewhat characteristic of me; 4 = Very characteristic of me; 5 = Entirely characteristic of me
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label
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