Contrast avoidance model: relationship to intolerance of uncertainty and fear of change

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dc.contributor.advisorLlera, Sandra J.
dc.contributor.authorSchadegg, Molly J.
dc.contributor.departmentTowson University. Department of Psychologyen_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-22T21:35:14Z
dc.date.available2019-03-22T21:35:14Z
dc.date.issued2019-03-18
dc.date.submitted2018-05
dc.description(M.A.) -- Towson University, 2018en_US
dc.description.abstractThe current study aimed to examine the relationship between, Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) model (Dugas, Gagnon, Ladouceur, & Freeston, 1998b) and the Contrast Avoidance model (CAM) (Newman & Llera, 2011), two theories that have been developed and support as underlying mechanisms of GAD. In addition, it aimed to establish the new concept of fear of change (FoC), such that it posited that those who are intolerant of uncertainty, engage in contrast avoidance tendencies, and show symptoms of GAD are more likely to fear change no matter the valance. Data was gathered from 152 undergraduate students that were recruited from Introductory Psychology courses, ages ranging from 18 to 33 years old. The study assessed a range of variables, including: worry (Penn State Worry Questionnaire [PSWQ]), GAD symptoms (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire IV [GAD-Q-IV]), contrast avoidance tendencies (Contrast Avoidance Questionnaires [CAQs]), intolerance of uncertainty (Intolerance of Uncertainly Scale [IUS]) and people's perceptions of change (Fear of Change scale [FOC]). Several path models were run, indicating that: 1) CAQ predicted scores on the GAD-Q-IV, IUS, and PSWQ; 2) IUS partially mediates the relationship between CAQ and GAD-Q-IV; and 3) IUS mediated the relationship between CAQ and FoC. The present research furthers our understanding of underlying mechanisms of GAD while developing a base to understand the relationship between the CAM and IU. Additionally, it established the ground work for the new concept FoC.en_US
dc.description.urihttp://library.towson.edu/digital/collection/etd/id/68509en_US
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dc.format.extentvi, 77 pagesen_US
dc.genrethesesen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m28idc-7yjt
dc.identifier.otherTSP2018Schadegg
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/13139
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.isAvailableAtTowson University
dc.titleContrast avoidance model: relationship to intolerance of uncertainty and fear of changeen_US
dc.typeTexten_US

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