Validation of the Ambivalence and Uncertainty Scale.

ABSTRACT: Background: This study aimed to validate the Ambivalence and Uncertainty Scale (AUS), developed to measure dispositional ambivalence, ambivalence intolerance, and decision-making difficulties, particularly among healthcare professionals during high-stress situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Cross-sectional data from 1240 German healthcare professionals were analyzed. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was employed to evaluate the scale's dimensionality, while internal consistency and construct validity, including convergent and divergent validity, were assessed using correlations with relevant psychological constructs. Results: The EFA revealed a unidimensional structure explaining 64.33% of variance, indicating a single underlying trait. The AUS demonstra

SUBMITTER: Matthias JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841398 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature