Intolerance of uncertainty as a prospective predictor of generalized anxiety and depression in adolescents: evidence from a three-wave, 12-month study

Key Points

• The research aims to identify intolerance of uncertainty as a predictor of anxiety and depression in adolescents over time.
• Conducted a three-wave longitudinal study over 12 months
• Assessed adolescents for symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Evaluated intolerance of uncertainty as a transdiagnostic predictor
• Intolerance of uncertainty predicted increased symptoms of generalized anxiety and depression.
• Interventions aimed at reducing intolerance of uncertainty may lower internalizing risk.
• This finding supports the use of intolerance of uncertainty as a screening marker.