RESUMOO perfeccionismo é um construto multidimensional cujo estudo vem aumentando desde os anos de 1990. Uma das escalas mais utilizadas para sua mensuração é a Almost Perfect Scale -Revised (APS-R), composta por três dimensões: Padrões, Discrepância e Ordem. Devido à ausência de medidas como essa no Brasil, este estudo objetivou adaptar e analisar as propriedades psicométricas da APS-R em uma amostra brasileira, por meio da análise de sua estrutura interna e levantamento de sua confiabilidade. Participaram 787 universitários (79,3% do sexo feminino), idade média de 25,98 anos (DP=7,29) que responderam à APS-R e a um questionário sociodemográfico.Os itens adaptados mostraram IVC adequados: equivalência semântica (0,99), cultural (0,94) e conceitual (0,94). Dentre os modelos estruturais testados, o bifatorial mostrou-se superior aos demais (χ 2 =452,371; TLI=0,94; CFI=0,96; RMSEA=0,047). Assim, a escala apresentou propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias para uso no Brasil, tanto no que se refere à sua validade quanto confiabilidade. São discutidas limitações e implicações do estudo.Palavras-chave: Almost Perfect Scale (APS-R); perfeccionismo; propriedades psicométricas; modelagem de equação estrutural exploratória. ABSTRACT -Adaptation and Validation for Brazilian Portuguese of the Revised Almost Perfect ScaleThe study of perfectionism as a multidimensional construct has increased since the 1990's. The Almost Perfect Scale (APS-R) is widely used across studies to measure perfectionism; it is composed by three dimensions: High Standards, Discrepancy, and Order. However, despite increasing interest in the measurement of perfectionism, there were no scales available for Brazilian-Portuguese. Accordingly, we aimed to adapt the APS-R and to analyze the psychometric properties and test confirmatory models for the Brazilian version of the Almost Perfect Scale (APS-R Brasil). A sample of university students (n=787) with a mean age 25.98 years (SD=7.29), 79.3% women, completed the APS-RB. The adapted items demonstrated semantic, cultural and conceptual adequacy (all CVI<90). The ESEM two factor model, showed the better fit index (χ 2 =452.371; TLI=0.94; CFI=0.96; RMSEA=0.047). The Brazilian version of APS-R was shown to be valid and reliable. Limitations and implications of the study are discussed.

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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

This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression scores among LGB individuals in Brazil, focusing on differences in mental health outcomes for those living with their families compared to those living independently. The hypothesis suggested that LGB individuals living with their families would experience higher depression scores due to unique challenges related to minority stress and social discrimination. The study analyzed 1,050 participants aged 18 to 70 years, including 170 lesbians (16%), 346 gays (33%), and 534 bisexuals (50%). The sample was diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity, and regional distribution within Brazil. Results revealed a significant difference in depressive symptoms between LGB individuals living with their families and those living independently, with higher levels of depressive symptoms observed in the group living with their families. Furthermore, bisexuals had higher rates of depressive symptoms than others in the sample. This finding underscores the potential impact of social support and family relationships on the mental health outcomes of LGB individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic especially for women and bisexual people.

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