Nicholas Carleton
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Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D., R.D. Psychology
Professor of Psychology,
Department of Psychology,
University of Regina
Recent Submissions
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Hierarchical factor structure of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale short form (IUS-12) in the Italian version
(Cises, Srl, 2016-09)Despite widespread use, few translations are available for the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale short form (IUS-12) as well as limited research on its psychometric properties in Italy. Moreover, recent evi- dence has ... -
Intolerance of Uncertainty: A Temporary Experimental Induction Procedure
(Public Library of Science, 2016-06-02)Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a trans-diagnostic construct involved in anxiety and related disorders. Research focused on cross-sectional reporting, manipulating attitudes toward objective and impersonal events or on ... -
Fear of the unknown: One fear to rule them all?
(Elsevier, 2016-03-29)The current review and synthesis was designed to provocatively develop and evaluate the proposition that “fear of the unknown may be a, or possibly the, fundamental fear” (Carleton, 2016) underlying anxiety and therein ... -
Into the unknown: A review and synthesis of contemporary models involving uncertainty
(Elsevier, 2016-02-27)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 of emotion, attachment, and neuroticism. ... -
Chronic pain among public safety personnel in Canada
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2017-12-18)Chronic pain is highly prevalent in the general population and may be even higheramong public safety personnel (PSP; e.g., correctional officers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics,police). Comprehensive data on chronic ... -
Personal relative deprivation associated with functional disorders via stress: An examination of fibromyalgia and gastrointestinal symptoms
(Public Library of Science, 2017-12-27)Personal relative deprivation is a negative social comparison process typified by self-com- parison, negative appraisal, and resultant negative emotionality. Personal relative depriva- tion has been associated with poorer ... -
The Intolerance of Uncertainty Inventory: Validity and Comparison of Scoring Methods to Assess Individuals Screening Positive for Anxiety and Depression
(Frontiers Media, 2018-03-26)Intolerance of Uncertainty is a fundamental transdiagnostic personality construct hierarchically organized with a core general factor underlying diverse clinical manifestations. The current study evaluated the construct ... -
Experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress in western-Canadian HEMS personnel
(Community Safety Knowledge Alliance, 2018-10-17)Mental health in first responders and other public safety personnel has received substantial research attention in the past decade. Emergency medical services (EMS) demonstrate a heightened prevalence of maladaptive mental ... -
A longitudinal assessment of the road to mental readiness training among municipal police
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2018-06-18)Police agencies increasingly implement training programs to protect mental health. The Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) program was designed by the Canadian military to increase mental health resilience. A version of R2MR ... -
Mental Disorder Symptoms among Public Safety Personnel in Canada
(SAGE Publications, 2017-08-28)Canadian public safety personnel (PSP; e.g., correctional workers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers) are exposed to potentially traumatic events as a function of their work. Such exposures contribute ... -
Anxiety-related psychopathology and chronic pain comorbidity among public safety personnel
(Elsevier, 2018-03-28)Canadian Public Safety Personnel (PSP; e.g., correctional service officers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers) regularly experience potentially traumatic, painful, and injurious events. Such exposures ... -
A Correlational Analysis of the Relationships among Intolerance of Uncertainty, Anxiety Sensitivity, Subjective Sleep Quality, and Insomnia Symptoms
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019-09-05)In this study, we used structural equation modeling to investigate the interplay among Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU), Anxiety Sensitivity (AS), and sleep problems. Three hundred undergraduate students completed the ... -
Demographic and cognitive risk factors for police mental disorder symptoms
(SAGE Publications, 2019-12-17)The current study was designed to assess whether cognitive risk factors (i.e. anxiety sensitivity (AS), intolerance of uncertainty (IU)) explained variance in mental disorder symptoms in Canadian police officers beyond ... -
How have public safety personnel seeking digital mental healthcare been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? An exploratory mixed methods study
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-12-13)Public safety personnel (PSP) experience unique occupational stressors and suffer from high rates of mental health problems. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually all aspects of human life around the world and has ... -
The Quality, Readability, Completeness, and Accuracy of PTSD Websites for Firefighters
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-10-19)Firefighters appear at an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Because of PTSD-related stigma, firefighters may search for information online. The current study evaluated the quality, readability, ... -
Canadian Public Safety Personnel (PSP) and Occupational Stressors: How PSP Interpret Stressors on Duty
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-07-01)Canadian public safety personnel (e.g., correctional workers, firefighters) experience potential stressors as a function of their occupation. Occupational stressors can include organizational (e.g., job context) and ... -
Provincial Correctional Service Workers: The Prevalence of Mental Disorders
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-03-25)Correctional service employees in Ontario, Canada (n = 1487) began an online survey available from 2017 to 2018 designed to assess the prevalence and correlates of mental health challenges. Participants who provided data ... -
Assessing the Relative Impact of Diverse Stressors Among Public Safety Personnel
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-02-14)Public Safety Personnel (PSP; e.g., correctional workers and officers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and public safety communications officials (e.g., call center operators/dispatchers)) are regularly exposed ... -
Sleep Quality and Mental Disorder Symptoms among Canadian Public Safety Personnel
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-04-15)Poor sleep quality is associated with numerous mental health concerns and poorer overall physical health. Sleep disturbances are commonly reported by public safety personnel (PSP) and may contribute to the risk of ... -
Peer support and crisis-focused psychological interventions designed to mitigate post-traumatic stress injuries among public safety and frontline healthcare personnel: a systematic review
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-10-20)Public safety personnel (PSP) and frontline healthcare professionals (FHP) are frequently exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTEs), and report increased rates of post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSIs). ...
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