Table 4 Distribution URS (final Portuguese version) with original formulations of items, in English—CFA1 (sample 2)

Emotional uncertainty

4 - Sudden changes make me feel upset.

.73

5 - When making a decision, I am deterred by the fear of making a mistake.

.65

8 - When the future is uncertain, I generally expect the worst to happen.

.61

9 - Facing uncertainty is a nerve-wracking experience.

.80

10 - I get worried when a situation is uncertain.

.77

11 - Thinking about uncertainty makes me feel depressed.

.71

13 - Uncertainty frightens me.

.81

31 - When I can't clearly discern situations, I get apprehensive.

.60

35 - When uncertain about what to do next, I tend to feel lost.

.69

36 - I feel anxious when things are changing.

.62

41 - When a situation is unclear, it makes me feel angry.

.61

Cognitive uncertainty

3 - I feel better about myself when I know that I have done all I can to accurately plan my future

.60

7 - I like to have things under control.

.57

27 - I like to know exactly what I'm going to do next.

.72

39 - I try to have my life and career clearly mapped out.

.70

43- I like things to be ordered and in place, both at work and at home.

.61

47 - I like to plan ahead in detail rather than leaving things to chance.

.74

Desire for change

12 - I find the prospect of change exciting and stimulating.

.64

23 - I feel curious about new experiences.

.77

24- I like to think of a new experience in terms of a challenge.

.74

25 - A new experience is an occasion to learn something new.

.66

34 - New experiences can be useful.

.69

37 - New experiences excite me.

.85

38 - I think variety is the spice of life.

.59

45- I easily adapt to novelty.

.63