Prospective and inhibitory intolerance of uncertainty, and certainty-seeking behaviours across adulthood in a Chinese sample

Puntos clave

• Intolerance of uncertainty influences certainty-seeking behaviours, showing significant correlation.
• In the Chinese sample, individuals exhibited varying levels of inhibitory responses, particularly related to uncertainty.
• Assessment utilized a prospective approach to understand adult behaviour trends over time across a diverse population.
• Findings may highlight the need for strategies to manage uncertainty in mental health contexts.