Investigation of the Relationship between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Cyberchondria in Parents of Children with Epilepsy
Archives of Epilepsy, cilt.32, sa.3, ss.102-109, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.4274/archepilepsy.2026.25221
- Dergi Adı: Archives of Epilepsy
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.102-109
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Cyberchondria, epilepsy, intolerance of uncertainty, parents
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the level of intolerance to uncertainty in parents of children with epilepsy and cyberchondria. Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. Data were collected between March and August of 2025. A total of 402 parents of children with epilepsy participated in the study. Data were collected using the sociodemographic data form, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and the Cyberchondria Severity Scale-Short Form. Results: The findings show a moderate, positive, and significant relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and cyberchondria (r=0.397, p<0.001). Regression analysis indicates that intolerance of uncertainty significantly predicts cyberchondria severity (β=0.380, p<0.001), and the model explains 15.8% of the total variance. Conclusion: As the intolerance of uncertainty among parents of children diagnosed with epilepsy increase, their levels of cyberchondria also increase, highlighting the importance of psychoeducation and digital health literacy programs for parents.