Relationships between Intolerance of Uncertainty, Anxiety and Eating Disorders
https://doi.org/10.25205/2658-4506-2022-15-1-48-65
Abstract
The article is devoted to the problem of relationships between intolerance of uncertainty, anxiety and eating disorders. Eating disorders, anxiety and anxiety disorders are highly comorbid. At the same time, intolerance of uncertainty is considered a transdiagnostic factor for anxiety disorders. It can be assumed that the relationships between eating disorders and anxiety could be mediated by intolerance of uncertainty. Two phases of a study has been conducted. In the first phase we surveyed 94 women, in the second phase—325 women. The connection between anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty and eating disorders was confirmed. Eating disorders correlate with intolerance of uncertainty as a tendency to react negatively on an emotional, cognitive and behavioral level to uncertain situations and events, and also interpersonal intolerance of uncertainty as a desire for clarity and control in interpersonal relationships.
About the Authors
L. I. Pinaeva
Novosibirsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lucina I. Pinaeva, Bachelor of Psychology
Novosibirsk
M. V. Zlobina
Novosibirsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina V. Zlobina, Senior lecturer of the Section of Personality Psychology at the V. Zelman Institute for the Medicine and Psychology
Novosibirsk
RSCI AuthorID 959328
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Pinaeva L.I., Zlobina M.V. Relationships between Intolerance of Uncertainty, Anxiety and Eating Disorders. Reflexio. 2022;15(1):48-65. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/2658-4506-2022-15-1-48-65
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