Parents' Achievement Goals and Perfectionism in Their Academically Talented Children

Ablard, Karen E.; Parker, Wayne D.

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“…To assess these various dimensions of perfectionism Frost et al (1990) developed the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism scale (Frost-MPS: Frost et al (1990). Several authors validated this instrument in different populations (Ablard & Parker, 1997;Parker & Adkins, 1995;Parker & Stumpf, 1995) and support was found in this structure using confirmatory factor analysis Parker and Adkins (1995); Parker and Stumpf (1995).…”

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Psychometric proprieties of the portuguese version of the frost multidimensional perfectionism scale

Coreia¹

2017

Int. j. psychol. res.

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Perfectionism is defined as the desire to achieve the highest standards of performance, in combination with unduly critical evaluations of one's performance. This study was designed to analyse the psychometric proprieties of the Portuguese version of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale through confirmatory factor analysis in two different samples (calibration with 350 adolescent athletes and validation with 206 adolescent athletes). The confirmatory factor analysis suggested that after dropping items with low factor loadings, the six-factor model showed good fit (χ 2 = 292.83, B-S p < 0.001; χ 2 /d f = 1.693, PCFI = 0.79, PGFI = 0.70, CFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.045). All constructs presented good internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity. A multi-group analysis exposed the cross validity of the model. The correlations between perfectionism, fear of failure and sport anxiety measures revealed evidence of its concurrent validity, providing evidence for the proposed model. Overall, the results of the present study provided evidence for these instruments' validity and reliability, however further investigations are required. Resumen El perfeccionismo se define como el deseo de alcanzar altos modelos de rentabilidad asociado a evaluaciones críticas relativas a su rentabilidad. Este estudio tuvo por objetivo realizar un análisis psicométrico de la versión Portuguesa de la Escala Multidimensional de Perfeccionismo de Frost, en dos muestras diferentes (calibración con 350 atletas adolescentes y validación con 206 atletas adolescentes). El análisis factorial confirmatorio sugierió que después de dejar caer artículos con cargas bajas de factores, el modelo de seis factores mostró un buen ajuste (χ 2 = 292.83, B-S p < 0.001; χ 2 /d f = 1.693, PCFI = 0.79, PGFI = 0.70, CFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.045). Las propiedades psicométricas del nuevo modelo han demostrado una buena consistencia interna, validad convergente y discriminante. El análisis multigrupos realizado ha comprobado la validad cruzada del modelo. Las correlaciones entre el perfeccionismo, el miedo a fallar y la ansiedad deportiva han revelado su validéz concurrente, proveyendo así evidencias de que el modelo propuesto es una herramienta válida para acceder al perfeccionismo en el contexto deportivo Portugués, sin embargo futuras investigaciones son necesarias.

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Psychometric proprieties of the portuguese version of the frost multidimensional perfectionism scale

Coreia¹

2017

Int. j. psychol. res.

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“…To date the majority of empirical research exploring the development of perfectionism has been conducted with participants ranging from early to late adolescence (see Ablard and Parker 1997;Rice et al 1996;Soenens et al 2005;2006). As such, in an effort to make normative comparisons we focused on a participant sample of adolescents.…”

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“…(PS), ''I usually have doubts about the things I do everyday'' (DA). The MPS has been employed with similarly aged participants in the past and has demonstrated adequate reliability (Ablard and Parker 1997;Parker 1997). …”

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“…In addition to parental standards others argue that the type of expectancy expressed by the parent may also be a key determinant of subsequent perfectionism. For example, in their study of gifted youth, Ablard and Parker (1997) found that adolescents who were more likely to express high concerns over mistakes and doubts about their actions were also those whose parents endorsed performance goals rather than learning goals.…”

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Exploring the Development of Perfectionistic Cognitions and Self-Beliefs

McArdle

2008

Cogn Ther Res

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In a sample of 187 adolescent-parent pairs the relationships between parent behavior and adolescents' self-reported perfectionistic tendencies (i.e., concerns over mistakes, doubts about actions and personal standards) and self-beliefs (i.e., self-esteem, contingent self-worth and labile self-esteem) were explored. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that adolescents' tendency to doubt their actions was positively predicted by maternal self-reported psychological control and negatively predicted by adolescents' perceptions of maternal involvement in their lives. A three-way interaction between paternal behavioral control, psychological control and acceptance positively predicted adolescents' tendency to doubt their actions and their self-esteem. In addition, adolescents' perceptions of paternal autonomy and involvement showed a negative association with their self-reported doubts about actions and concerns over mistakes respectively. This study provides support for the methodological value of examining both independent and interactive effects of both child and parent reports of parenting behavior.

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“…We then determined whether young athletes perceiving differential, multidimensional parental environments varied in their perfectionistic tendencies (i.e., the tendency to hold high standards, doubt the adequacy of one's actions, and respond with heightened personal admonition following poor performance). To date, the norms regarding perfectionistic characteristics have been established based on similarly aged samples that were talented in the academic domain (Ablard & Parker, 1997;Parker, 1997). As such, the decision to examine young adolescent-aged athletes was largely based on the attractiveness of making normative comparisons regarding samples represented in the current literature and recognizing that adolescents can possess high ability and be invested in other achievement settings besides the academic classroom.…”

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Exploring Social?Contextual Correlates of Perfectionism in Adolescents: A Multivariate Perspective

McArdle

Duda

2004

Cogn Ther Res

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One objective of this study was to examine whether young adolescents, who are invested in an achievement activity (i.e., sport), could be distinguished on their perceptions of social-contextual influences in their home. A second purpose was to explore whether youth differentiated with respect to their perceptions of their parental environment vary in terms of their perfectionistic tendencies and motivational characteristics (i.e., personal goal orientations, motivational regulations). In a sample of 196 athletes, perceptions of parental criticism, expectations, goal orientations, and flexibility were cluster analyzed. Results supported a 4-cluster solution composing of an Ego-Involving, Structured Environment (n = 72); a High Ability Focused, Flexible Environment (n = 34); a Task-Involving, Flexible Environment (n = 65); and a Punitive, Structured Environment (n = 24). The observed variability in perfectionistic tendencies and motivational characteristics associated with each cluster highlighted the importance of a multidimensional approach to the examination of parental influence and provided insight into how positive achievement striving in youth can be fostered.

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Parents' Achievement Goals and Perfectionism in Their Academically Talented Children

Cited by 114 publications

References 34 publications

Psychometric proprieties of the portuguese version of the frost multidimensional perfectionism scale

Psychometric proprieties of the portuguese version of the frost multidimensional perfectionism scale

Exploring the Development of Perfectionistic Cognitions and Self-Beliefs

Exploring Social?Contextual Correlates of Perfectionism in Adolescents: A Multivariate Perspective

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