Dimensions of perfectionism and suicide ideation

Hewitt, Paul L.; Flett, Gordon L.; Weber, Cathy

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“…Perfectionism, particularly maladaptive perfectionism when this has been accounted for in the research, has been linked to numerous problematic outcomes and psychopathology including procrastination (Flett et al, 1992), stress (Hewitt & Flett, 2002), shame and guilt (Fedewa et al, 2005), low self-esteem , interpersonal problems (Flett et al, 2001), eating disorders (Goldner et al, 2002), obsessive-compulsive disorder (Shafran & Mansell, 2001), depression (Hewitt & Flett, 1991a), social anxiety (Alden et al, 2002), and suicide (Hewitt et al, 1994). The results of this investigation suggest that the relationship between maladaptive religiosity and maladaptive perfectionism can be linked to similar outcomes.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…It can lead to a host of negative outcomes including procrastination (Flett, Blankstein, Hewitt, & Koledin, 1992), stress (Hewitt & Flett, 2002), shame and guilt (Fedewa, Burns, & Gomez, 2005), low self-esteem , and interpersonal problems (Flett, Hewitt, Shapiro, & Rayman, 2001). It has also been associated with eating disorders (Goldner, Cockell, & Srikameswaran, 2002), obsessive-compulsive disorder (Shafran & Mansell, 2001), depression (Hewitt & Flett, 1991a), social anxiety (Alden, Ryder, & Mellings, 2002), and suicide (Hewitt, Flett, & Weber, 1994).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Clinical subjects with social phobia have been found to display greater symptom severity (Juster et al, 1996). Suicide ideation has been found to interact with life stress to predict more severe suicidal ideation (Hewitt et al, 1994). Perfectionism has also been associated with several negative outcomes such as poor physical health, procrastination, interpersonal problems, shame and guilt, stress, and low self-esteem Fedewa et al, 2005;Flett et al, 1992Flett et al, , 2001Hewitt & Flett, 2002;Lundh, Broman, Hetta, & Saboonchi, 1994;Saboonchi & Lundh, 2003).…”

Section: Perfectionism the Emergence Of The Constructmentioning

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Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Religiosity as Mediated by Psychological Inflexibility

2011

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The relationship between perfectionism and religiosity is clarified when the adaptive and maladaptive dimensions of both constructs are compared. Literature in both areas implicates the idea of a rigid and inflexible personality style as a possible mediator in the relationship. This investigation examined the relationship of perfectionism and religiosity, using adaptive and maladaptive dimensions, as mediated by psychological inflexibility.Measures of perfectionism, religiosity, and psychological inflexibility were given to 376 undergraduate college students in an anonymous online survey. Adaptive perfectionism was found to be significantly correlated with adaptive religiosity.Maladaptive perfectionism was found to be significantly correlated with maladaptive religiosity. Psychological inflexibility was found to be significantly correlated with the maladaptive dimensions of both perfectionism and religiosity. It was also shown to iv mediate the relationship between maladaptive religiosity and maladaptive perfectionism using the test of mediation proposed by Baron and Kenny. Implications and future directions are discussed.(86 pages) v ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Religiosity as Mediated by Psychological Inflexibility

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“…It is not only correlational studies that have demonstrated a link between socially-prescribed perfectionism and suicidal ideation (Hewitt, Flett, & Weber, 1994;Hewitt, Norton, Flett, Callander, & Cowan, 1998) but also prospective studies where socially-prescribed perfectionism has been found to be a predictor of suicidal ideation in inpatients hospitalized for self-harm (Rasmussen, O'Connor, & Brodie, 2008).…”

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The transdiagnostic process of perfectionism = El proceso transdiagnóstico del perfeccionismo

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Shafran²

2012

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Abstract:The transdiagnostic approach to theory and treatment of psychological disorders is gaining increasing interest. A transdiagnostic process is one that occurs across disorders and explains their onset or maintenance. The purpose of this review is to provide evidence that perfectionism is a transdiagnostic process that it is elevated in anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive personality disorder and somatoform disorders. Data are also reviewed to show that perfectionism can explain aetiology as it is a prospective predictor of depression and eating disorders. Perfectionism is also demonstrated to predict poorer outcome to treatment for anxiety disorders, eating disorders and depression, suggesting the need for specific treatment of perfectionism. Evidence is provided to demonstrate that perfectionism can be successfully treated with cognitive behavioural therapy which results in reduction in psychopathologies. Clinical guidelines are outlined to assist in treatment planning for individuals with elevated perfectionism.Keywords: Perfectionism; transdiagnostic; anxiety; depression; eating disorder; somatoform disorder. El proceso transdiagnóstico del perfeccionismoResumen: El enfoque transdiagnóstico sobre la teoría y el tratamiento de los trastornos psicológi-cos está generando un interés creciente en la literatura. Un proceso transdiagnóstico es aquel que se da a través de los trastornos y explica su inicio o mantenimiento. El objetivo de esta revisión consiste en aportar evidencia sobre el perfeccionismo como un proceso transdiagnóstico que se encuentra elevado en los trastornos de ansiedad, los trastornos alimentarios, la depresión, el trastorno de personalidad obsesivo-compulsivo y los trastornos somatoformes. Revisamos la evidencia empírica para mostrar que el perfeccionismo puede explicar la etiología como predictor prospectivo de la depresión y los trastornos alimentarios. También se ha demostrado que el perfeccionismo predice un peor resultado terapéutico del tratamiento de los trastornos de ansiedad, los trastornos alimentarios y la depresión, sugiriendo la necesidad de un tratamiento específico del perfeccionismo. Proporcionamos evidencia para demostrar que el perfeccionismo puede ser tratado con éxito mediante terapia cognitivo conductual y que el tratamiento del perfeccionismo produce reducciones en un rango amplio de psicopatologías. Se describen directrices clínicas para asistir en la planificación del tratamiento en individuos con elevados niveles de perfeccionismo.Palabras clave: Perfeccionismo; transdiagnóstico; ansiedad; depresión; trastorno alimentario; trastorno somatoforme. In a recent review of transdiagnostic treatments for anxiety and depression (Craske, 2012), two forms of therapy were discussed. The fi rst was generic cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) approaches which focus on mechanisms related to managing threat situations and response to emotions. The second form of transdiagsnostic therapy included acceptance based approaches that tackle experienti...

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“…Several of the most significant perfectionism research studies have linked selforiented perfectionism with negative outcomes such as anxiety, depressive symptoms (Chang & Sanna, 2001), distress , hostility and guilt , self-criticism, self-blame, and suicide ideation (Hewitt, Flett, & Weber, 1994). Self-oriented perfectionism is also correlated with clinical depression .…”

Section: Perfectionism As Maladaptivementioning

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Perfection and Her Sisters: Exploring the Voices of Southland University's Female Undergraduates

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This study used a mixed-method design to address how an academically highachieving group of undergraduate women experienced pressures for perfectionism, perfectionistic self-presentation, and effortless perfection during their college careers.Effortless perfection, identified by a campus climate study, revealed that women were feeling pressure to appear perfect without having to put any effort into achieving perfection. Perfectionistic self-presentation (PSP) and effortless behaviors, as well anxiety, depression, and risky eating behaviors, all psychological reactions with existing research links to female perfectionists, were measured via an online survey of 296 women. Since little qualitative research was available regarding PSP and effortless perfection, interview data were gathered from a purposefully selected sub-sample of 20 women representing four distinct profiles of effortless perfection (high PSP-high effortlessness, high PSP-low effortlessness, low PSP-high-effortlessness, low PSP-low effortlessness). Interview questions focused on a variety of issues regarding perfectionism and effortlessness, including the influence of environmental and cultural factors and the coping mechanisms these undergraduate women employed in response to daily stresses. This study identifies the overall prevalence of depression, anxiety, reduced emotional expression, and difficulty forming relationships within the research sample.Behaviors associated with attempts to appear effortless were twice as likely to be present in women with PSP than women with low to no measurable PSP. Women with PSP were not found to have an increased propensity for risky eating behaviors compared to women with low or no levels of PSP. Interview data pertaining to self-image and selfpresentation, resulted in the relabeling of "effortless perfection" as "effortless perfectionistic self-presentation." Qualitative data reflected a diversity of stress responses, although women with high PSP-low effortlessness were the most likely to exhibit unhealthy coping responses. Implications of these findings regarding the study of perfectionism and addressing the needs of high-achieving female college students are discussed, and support services including intergenerational female mentoring and femalefocused campus counseling centers are proposed.

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Dimensions of perfectionism and suicide ideation

Cited by 143 publications

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Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Religiosity as Mediated by Psychological Inflexibility

Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Religiosity as Mediated by Psychological Inflexibility

The transdiagnostic process of perfectionism = El proceso transdiagnóstico del perfeccionismo

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Cited by 143 publications

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Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Religiosity as Mediated by Psychological Inflexibility

Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Religiosity as Mediated by Psychological Inflexibility

The transdiagnostic process of perfectionism = El proceso transdiagnóstico del perfeccionismo

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