Развитие толерантности к неопределенности как фактор снижения уровня страха перед будущим у студентов вуза

Developing the Tolerance to Uncertainty as a Factor in Reducing Fear of the Future at University Students

This article raises the question about the role of tolerance to uncertainty in shaping a positive image of the future at students. Drawing on literature analysis, the specific feature, with which people with varying levels of tolerance to uncertainty, perceive the world is demonstrated. The article describes a developmental program based on the methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the conception of tolerance to uncertainty as a three-component construct including cognitions, emotional, and behavioral reactions. At the oppositive stage, it was established that the majority of students have a moderate level of tolerance to uncertainty, the greatest difficulties are associated with the uncertainty acceptance and a positive attitude towards novelty. The ideas about the past and present periods of life among different students are diametrically opposed. The image of the future is positive, but insufficiently filled with eventful activity, is not fully felt. The fears regarding the future concern mainly their own feelings, personal relationships, and career. As a result of the implementation of the developmental program, the students began to better perceive complex tasks and tolerate uncertainty; the number of fears have been decreased; the attitude toward the present became more positive, toward the past less so, and toward the future remained unchanged.