Multidimensional Perfectionism Predicted by Personality Traits and Parental Bonding: An Empirical Study with a Brazilian Sample

Abstract

Multidimensional perfectionism is characterized by striving for flawlessness, the setting of high-performance standards and self-criticism. Both individual and environmental factors contribute to the development of this characteristic. So far, there was no data on perfectionism in Brazilians. This study aimed to gather evidence about the relationships between the dimensions of perfectionism (through the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised), personality traits (NEO-FFI Inventory) and parental bonds (parental bonding). Brazilians (n = 516) aged approximately 25.3 years (SD = 7.82) participated in this study. As a result, the discrepancy was predicted by the level of neuroticism and maternal overprotection. Perfectionistic standards were predicted by the levels of conscientiousness and openness. The order was predicted only by the levels of conscientiousness. These results are evidence of the difference between the dimensions of perfectionism and their developmental correlation as well as their adaptive and maladaptive aspects. Longitudinal studies should complement and confirm these findings. Other limitations are discussed. Resumen El perfeccionismo multidimensional es expresado por esfuerzo de evitar fallas, establecimiento de niveles de desempeño elevados y auto-crítica. Factores individuales y ambientales contribuyen al desarrollo de esta característica. Hasta el momento no había datos sobre el perfeccionismo en muestras brasileñas. Así, el objetivo es presentar evidencias acerca de las relaciones entre dimensiones del perfeccionismo (por medio de Almost-Perfect Scale-Revised), rasgos de personalidad (Inventario NEO-FFI) y vínculos parentales (Parental Bonding). Se evaluaron 516 individuos brasileños con

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“…Social desirability bias may have affected the pattern of results obtained. As the Parental Bonding Instrument is based on the retrospective memory of adult individuals about situations that occurred during childhood and adolescence, it is not possible to guarantee that participants' answers were accurate and unbiased representations of reality (dos Reis Soares et al, 2020).…”