在動盪時代中感受生命的繁榮：成年初顯期大專院校學生心理韌性在難以忍受不確定性與心盛的中介角色

Flourishing in the Turmoil Era: The Mediation Role of Resilience Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Flourishing Among Emerging Adults in Colleges

接納生活中的不確定性，培養年輕人面對困境的反脆弱能力，可以有效促進正向心理適應，進而創造更繁榮幸福的生活。本研究旨在了解成年初顯期大專院校學生心理韌性在難以忍受不確定性與心盛之關係的中介效果，總計581位18歲至25歲的高等教育在學生參與紙本或線上形式之研究問卷填答，其中男生258人，女生323人；大學部學生449人，研究生132人。研究工具包含自編之「難以忍受不確定性量表」、「心盛量表」及「心理韌性量表」，各量表皆依序經過項目分析、探索性因素分析與驗證性因素分析，確定測量品質。所得資料經轉錄後，使用SPSS軟體進行描述性統計、Pearson積差相關分析，並透過Mplus軟體採用拔靴法（bootstrapping）進行中介效果檢驗。研究結果顯示成年初顯期大專院校學生之心理韌性在難以忍受不確定性與心盛的關係中具有中介效果。文末，本研究謹慎根據研究結果，分別提出未來研究及實務層面的具體建議。

This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of resilience on the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and flourishing among emerging adults. In an increasingly VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous), it is important to investigate how life's uncertainties affect mental health and psychological adaptation. Previous studies have shown that intolerance of uncertainty has a significant negative effect on mental health, but the underlying psychological mechanisms remain unclear. Some research suggests that individuals with lower tolerance for uncertainty may use maladaptive strategies because of emotional disturbances and behavioral constraints, which can compromise mental health. This study sought to advance both theoretical understanding and practical approaches regarding mental health and the effects of uncertainty on individuals. The study sample included 581 higher education students aged 18 to 25, with 258 males and 323 females. Of these, 449 were undergraduate students and 132 were enrolled in graduate programs. Participants completed either paper-based or online questionnaires. Data were collected using three measurement tools: the self-compiled ''Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale,'' ''Flourishing Scale,'' and ''Resilience Scale.'' Each scale underwent item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis to ensure measurement quality. The data were analyzed using SPSS for descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation analysis, and mediation effect analysis. The results showed that resilience mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and flourishing among emerging adults in colleges. Based on the research results, we cautiously offer several specific recommendations for future research and practical applications. First, conducting additional studies on the measurement of flourishing will help clarify its prevalence in Taiwan, especially by developing culturally contextualized assessment tools. Second, recognizing the potential positive effects of uncertainty for individuals can guide people to use uncertainty to achieve better mental adaptation and well-being. Third, examining the role of resilience in promoting mental health can strengthen the effectiveness of college education and counseling. Fourth, colleges should encourage students to develop tolerance for uncertainty and provide opportunities to build stronger resilience. Fifth, building resilience can help individuals achieve a richer and healthier mental state. Sixth, accepting uncertainties in life can contribute to better mental health. Additionally, the following practical recommendations for education and counseling are proposed: (1) In situations of uncertainty, individuals should avoid becoming trapped in a cycle of constantly seeking future clues. Instead, by assessing the potential threats of uncertainty from a more flexible perspective, they can begin to view ambiguous events as not solely negative. This approach encourages individuals to believe in the many possibilities the future holds, supports cognitive flexibility, and ultimately empowers them to confront life's uncertainties with confidence. (2) Individuals with strong psychological resilience have ample resources for coping with adversity and show self-confidence and social competence. These qualities help them use both internal and external support systems to take advantage of opportunities and develop essential skills, which allows them to overcome challenges. Promoting the development of resilience-related qualities and resources in students—such as building self-awareness, strengthening social and interpersonal skills, maintaining supportive family relationships, and learning emotional regulation strategies–can significantly improve their ability to manage life's difficulties. When students purposefully use appropriate resources in response to specific situations, they are better able to shape a fulfilling and successful life path. (3) Greater tolerance of uncertainty among emerging adults in higher education is associated with increased psychological resilience and more stable mental well-being. Recognizing intolerance of uncertainty as a key indicator of student mental health provides an important perspective for supporting students in understanding and managing their relationship with the unknown. When students develop cognitive strategies to handle uncertainty in the changing environment of university and graduate school, they can better regulate the emotional and behavioral challenges that uncertainty may cause. This adaptive process supports the development of both internal and external psychological and social resources, promoting conditions that support inner balance and positive relationships with others. Such growth contributes to a comprehensive state of mental health, marked by well-being across multiple areas of life.