Adaptation of measurement of ambiguity tolerance (MAT-50): analysis of reliability

Abstract

The importance of the problem of ambiguity and uncertainty nowadays is indisputable. In this regard, the role of research and diagnostics of such psychological construct as tolerance to ambiguity increases. The article presents an overview of modern methods of diagnosing tolerance and intolerance to ambiguity, as well as the results of the first stage of adaptation of the Measurement of Ambiguity Tolerance (MAT-50) (Norton, 1975) in Russian sample (n = 756). Data were obtained on the reliability of the questionnaire internal consistency (0.87). It is planned further to establish the factor structure and validity of the questionnaire.

Keywords: uncertainty, ambiguity, tolerance to ambiguity, intolerance to ambiguity, uncertainty tolerance, uncertainty intolerance, Measurement of Ambiguity Tolerance (MAT-50)

DOI 10.25205/2658-4506-2020-13-1-60-74