The current review and synthesis serves to define and contextualize fear of the unknown
relative to related constructs, such as intolerance of uncertainty, and contemporary models …

We review theory and empirical study of distress tolerance, an emerging risk factor
candidate for various forms of psychopathology. Despite the long-standing interest in and …

There has been exponential growth in research on emotion regulation and substance use in
the past decade. The current meta-analysis evaluated variability in the magnitude of the …

In this article we present the theoretical and empirical bases of distress tolerance research.
Although distress tolerance offers a promising lens through which to better understand …

Objective: Suicide is a global public health concern. To inform the prevention and treatment
of suicidality, it is crucial to identify transdiagnostic vulnerability factors for suicide and …

Background Distress tolerance (DT) has received increased attention in recent years due to
its purported role in dysregulated behaviours and their clinical manifestations, such as …

Research focused on psychological risk factors for anxiety psychopathology has led to better
conceptualization of these conditions as well as pointed toward preventative interventions …

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a worldwide threat to mental health. To optimize the
allocation of health care resources, research on specific vulnerability factors, such as health …

There is a growing interest in the role of distress tolerance (ie, the capacity to withstand
negative emotions) in the onset and maintenance of anxiety. However, both empirical and …

Objective Sensory‐processing sensitivity refers to a trait‐like difference in the extent to which
individuals strongly and deeply process a variety of stimuli in the environment. While being …