PREDICTORS OF WORRY

In recent years there has been increased interest into the nature of w orry. While closely related to neuroticism, worry is considered to be a separate construct. However, few studies have been conducted which i nvestigate the combination of factors, in addition to neuroticism, tha t best predict worry. Using a hierarchical regression procedure, the p resent study attempted to determine which factors best predict worry a fter differences in levels of neuroticism have been taken into conside ration. One hundred twenty-five adults completed the Worry Domains Que stionnaire, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Spheres of Control scal e, Self-consciousness scale and the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire. Interpersonal control, public self-consciousness and number of cogniti ve failures were found to add significantly to the prediction of worry . The implications of these results are discussed in light of current theories of worry and future research.