Are perfectionism dimensions risk factors for anxiety symptoms? A meta-analysis of 11 longitudinal studies

Smith, Martin M.; Vidovic, Vanja; Sherry, Simon; Stewart, Sherry H.; Saklofske, Donald H.

doi:10.1080/10615806.2017.1384466

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“…To rectify these issues, other‐oriented perfectionism has come to be referred as “other forms of perfectionism” because of the scarce theoretical and empirical work associated with it (Enns & Cox, ; Smith et al, ; Stoeber & Otto, ), whereas parental expectations and parental criticism were referred as “correlates of perfectionism” because they are viewed as childhood antecedents of perfectionism (Sherry & Hall, ; Smith et al, ).…”

Section: Perfectionism: Conceptualization and Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Related to these behaviors, perfectionists also tend to exhibit self‐defeating behaviors including premature withdrawal of efforts, lack of persistence, procrastination, and disengagement from decisions and actions (Slade & Owens, ; Smith et al, ; Tziner & Tanami, ). For example, Brand and Altstötter‐Gleich () and Frost et al () found that perfectionists with high concern over mistakes avoid tasks or situations that provoke performance evaluations.…”

Section: The Influence Of Perfectionism On Emotions Cognition Behavmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The lack of a shared understanding of how perfectionism influences behavior can thus impede the development of a cumulative and integrated body of knowledge that builds systematically on previous evidence and theory. Additionally, although the proliferation of research on perfectionism has generated a number of recent reviews and meta‐analyses (e.g., see Harari, Swider, Steed, & Breidenthal, ; Hill & Curran, ; Limburg, Watson, Hagger, & Egan, ; Lloyd, Schmidt, Khondoker, & Tchanturia, ; Smith, Vidovic, Sherry, Stewart, & Saklofske, ; Smith et al, ; Stoeber & Damian, ), less attention has been given to the role of perfectionism in the workplace from an organizational behavior perspective. We believe that a comprehensive review of the perfectionism literature in relation to organizational behavior research is especially timely and valuable for three reasons, as follows.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The relentless pursuit of perfectionism: A review of perfectionism in the workplace and an agenda for future research

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Summary The pursuit of perfectionism resonates with many individuals across workplaces resulting in a recent flurry of research on the topic. Although extant research has examined the costs and benefits of perfectionism at work, these efforts are scattered across multiple disciplines and utilize varying conceptualizations. As a result, we lack a coherent understanding of how perfectionism influences work behavior. To address this issue, we integrate the nascent but fragmented perfectionism at work literature, including both empirical findings and theoretical perspectives. We introduce and discuss a future research agenda that addresses not only the need to broaden understanding of perfectionism's antecedents, processes, and boundary conditions but also its multilevel applications and methodological limitations. Our review will enable organizational scholars to develop a deeper understanding of how perfectionism renders its influence in the workplace.

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Section: The Influence Of Perfectionism On Emotions Cognition Behavmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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“…In their meta-analysis, Smith, Vidovic, Sherry, Stewart, and Saklofske (2017) suggested investigating the link between perfectionism and anxiety. Even though it can't be generalized, within the context of this case this connection -together with the unrelenting standards schema -was observed as demanding parent mode triggering anxiety through perfectionist expectations.…”

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Approaching Perfectionism with Schema Therapy: A Case Study

Karaca¹,

Gürsoy²

2019

AYNA Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi

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Mükemmeliyetçilik, klinik anlamda kişinin işlevselliğinde önemli düzeyde sıkıntıya ve bozulmalara yol açan, aşırı yüksek standartlara sahip olma eğilimi olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada şikâyetlerinin odağı mükemmeliyetçilik olan ve özellikle iş ve çalışma alanlarında buna dair sıkıntı yaşayan bir vaka ele alınmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı şema terapi formülasyonu ve teknikleriyle mükemmeliyetçiliğin nasıl çalışılabileceğini örneklemektir. İstanbul Arel Üniversitesi Klinik Psikoloji Doktora Programı şema terapi süpervizyon dersi kapsamında danışanla haftada bir, 50 dakika olmak üzere toplamda 11 seans yapılmıştır. Değerlendirme evresinde, danışana Young Mod Ölçeği, Young Şema Ölçeği, Young Ebeveynlik Ölçeği, Young-Rygh Kaçınma Ölçeği ve Young Telafi Ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Kuramsal açıdan mükemmeliyetçiliğin mekanizmasında daha fazla rol aldığı belirtilen, başarısızlık, yetersiz özdenetim, yüksek standartlar, karamsarlık ve cezalandırıcılık şemaları, talepkâr ebeveyn, kopuk korungan ve kopuk kendini avutan şema modları ve uyumsuz başa çıkma biçimleri tespit edilmiştir. Bu şemalar, şema modları ve başa çıkma biçimlerinin zayıflatılması buna karşın sağlıklı yetişkin tarafın güçlendirilmesi, terapi hedefi olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu hedeflere ulaşabilmek için şema terapinin ilişkisel, yaşantısal ve bilişsel stratejileriyle müdahalelerde bulunulmuştur. Sonuç olarak, danışanın şikayetçi olduğu belirtilerdeki azalmalara ilişkin özbildirimleri değerlendirildiğinde mükemmeliyetçiliği köken odaklı şema terapiyle çalışmanın öngörülen değişim hedeflerine ulaşılmasını sağladığı tespit edilmiştir.

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“…This provides support that even though this literature may initially appear disconnected, it is actually quite cohesive; our definition of personal standards and self-critical perfectionism can be understood within the literature as a whole. Additionally, in a recent meta-analysis the socially-defined measure of perfectionism was not found to be a consistent predictor of outcomes across samples, where as personal standards and self-critical perfectionism were (Smith, Vidovic, Sherry, Stewart & Saklofske, 2018). This provides additional evidence that multidimensional perfectionism as defined by the facets, personal standards and self-critical perfectionism, may be more consistent and generalizable.…”

Section: Perfectionismmentioning

confidence: 91%

The Differential Influence of Personal Standards and Self-Critical Perfectionism on Mental Health in Students Transitioning to University: A Longitudinal Analysis with Latent Growth Curve Trajectories

Levine¹

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The transition to university can be a stressful time for emerging adults. Perfectionism is a prevalent trait in university populations and has been associated with increased likelihood of mental health problems. A year-long longitudinal study was conducted to examine whether perfectionism negatively influenced mental health in students transitioning to university.Students (N=656) were recruited prior to university and followed up with at three time-points throughout the year (October, January, April). At each time-point participants completed surveys on perfectionism, depression, anxiety, physical symptoms and stress. Using latent growth curve analyses, self-critical perfectionism was found to predispose students to experience more stress, depression, physical symptoms and anxiety before beginning university and consequently throughout the school year. Contrary to our predictions, students higher in self-critical perfectionism reported stable (but not increased) stress and anxiety during the transition to university. Conversely, personal standards perfectionism was found to be related to decreased mental health scores at baseline. Self-critical perfectionism is a factor which predicts poor mental health adjustment in students transitioning to university.

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Are perfectionism dimensions risk factors for anxiety symptoms? A meta-analysis of 11 longitudinal studies

Abstract: Research is needed to understand the conditions under which the connection between perfectionism and anxiety becomes stronger (e.g., stress).

Cited by 89 publications

References 58 publications

The relentless pursuit of perfectionism: A review of perfectionism in the workplace and an agenda for future research

The relentless pursuit of perfectionism: A review of perfectionism in the workplace and an agenda for future research

Approaching Perfectionism with Schema Therapy: A Case Study

The Differential Influence of Personal Standards and Self-Critical Perfectionism on Mental Health in Students Transitioning to University: A Longitudinal Analysis with Latent Growth Curve Trajectories

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