Real and imagined perils: A reply to Stoeber and Gaudreau (2017)

Hill, Andrew P.

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.12.026

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“…The residualised and unresidualised associations between dimensions of perfectionism, MT and motivational orientations are consistent with concerns that have been raised over the effects of partialling on the conclusions that are drawn about perfectionism. 7 For example, compared to the unpartialled effects, when the common variance between PSP and CMP was statistically controlled, the positive association between PSP and MT was strengthened and the association between CMP and MT inverted from positive to negative. Although these findings appear contradictory, when evaluated alongside each other they offer complementary information about the features that are unique and shared among PSP and CMP.…”

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“…Specifically, we refer to the notion of setting and evaluating the self against perfectionistic personal performance standards as personal standards perfectionism (PSP), whereas concerns over mistakes perfectionism (CMP) represents concerns over making mistakes and the evaluative consequences that accompany them. 1 With conceptual ambiguity surrounding both subordinate and superordinate levels of perfectionism 7 , researchers have raised concerns over the effect of statistical partialling on the conceptual meaning of the dimensions of perfectionism 8 . Because PS and PC each involve elements of self-evaluation, statistical approaches (e.g.…”

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“…multiple regression) that control for the overlap between them may change the conclusions that are drawn about the relations PS and PC have with outcome variables of interest. 7 Several studies have found that the typically adaptive relations shown by PS, and the maladaptive relations shown by PC, tend to become stronger when the shared variance between them is partialled out. 8,9 These changes in the predictive validity of PS and PC represent suppression effects -instances in which the relations between predictors and an outcome are altered when they are simultaneously included in a model.…”

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“…8,9 These changes in the predictive validity of PS and PC represent suppression effects -instances in which the relations between predictors and an outcome are altered when they are simultaneously included in a model. 2 Although scholars continue to debate the advantages and disadvantages of partialling PS and PC 2,7,8 , there is consensus that researchers should clearly distinguish between findings that pertain to overall (i.e. unpartialled effects) and residual (i.e.…”

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Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness

Cowden¹,

Crust²,

Jackman³

et al. 2019

S. Afr. J. Sci.

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An extensive body of research has been done on the links between perfectionism and motivation, yet the underlying mechanisms linking these psychological characteristics have been underexplored. In this study, we used an integrative modelling approach to examine associations between dimensions of perfectionism (i.e. personal standards [PSP] and concerns over mistakes [CMP]), mental toughness (MT) and motivational orientations (i.e. self-determined motivation [SDM] and non-self-determined motivation [NSDM]). Based on a sample of 318 male (n=218) and female (n=100) tennis players (M age =17.61, SD age =2.41), fit indices derived from structural equation modelling supported a partially mediated model. Residual PSP associated positively with MT (β=0.74) and SDM (β=0.40), and negatively with NSDM (β=-0.22). Conversely, residual CMP associated negatively with MT (β=-0.14) and SDM (β=-0.19), and positively with NSDM (β=0.73). Mental toughness was positively associated with SDM (β=0.28), but was unrelated to NSDM (β=0.07). The relationship between residual PSP and SDM was partially mediated by MT (standardised indirect effect: 95% CI=0.19, 0.46). The findings of this study support research linking dimensions of perfectionism with motivational orientations and offer preliminary evidence on the mediating role of MT in the association between these psychological constructs. With emerging research supporting the capacity to develop MT through targeted interventions, the findings are discussed alongside salient implications.

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“…Both personal standards and self-critical perfectionism were simultaneously examined in the latent growth curve models in this research. Therefore, the conclusions drawn from this research are on the residuals of personal standards and self-critical perfectionism when the shared variance is partialled out (Hill, 2017). This may influence our interpretation of how perfectionism influences outcomes, especially for personal standards perfectionism.…”

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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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Perfectionism in Sport, Dance, and Exercise

Hill

Mallinson-Howard

Madigan

et al. 2020

Handbook of Sport Psychology

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OverviewPerfect performance, flawlessness, and the perfect body are revered in sport, dance, and exercise. As such, sport, dance, and exercise provide ideal domains in which to study perfectionism. This chapter provides an overview of research that has examined multidimensional perfectionism in these domains. We place particular emphasis on the most recent research in this area and provide suggestions to guide future research. It will be argued that perfectionism is a complex characteristic with particular relevance in sport, dance, and exercise. In addition, in its various guises, perfectionism can be problematic, beneficial, and also ambivalent with regards to motivation, well-being, and performance. To better understand the effects of perfectionism in sport, dance, and exercise, we call for research that adopts longitudinal designs, examines moderating factors, develops and refines measurement tools, and focuses on the influence of perfectionism among exercisers.

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Real and imagined perils: A reply to Stoeber and Gaudreau (2017)

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Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness

Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness

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

Perfectionism in Sport, Dance, and Exercise

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