Attentional Control Moderates the Relations between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU), perceived attentional control (AC), and poor cognitive control abilities are risk factors for anxiety; however, few studies have examined their interactive effects in relation to anxiety. A more complete understanding of interplay between IU, perceived AC, and cognitive control could inform intervention efforts.

Methods

The current study examined the direct and interactive effects of IU and AC on anxiety in a sample of 280 community outpatients (M age = 36.01 years, SD = 16.17). Perceived AC was measured using self-report and cognitive control abilities were measured using a Go/No-Go task.

Results

Findings indicated a significant IU by perceived AC interaction predicting worry and GAD diagnoses. There was a pos

SUBMITTER: Saulnier KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8553219 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature