Domain-specific perfectionism: An examination of perfectionism beyond the trait-level and its link to well-being

Levine, Shelby L.; Milyavskaya, Marina

doi:10.1016/j.jrp.2018.02.002

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“…For an individual high in self-critical perfectionism, there is always a new worry to occupy the place of a previous one, even during time off. Consistent with this is research finding that self-critical perfectionism is highly consistent across varying life domains (Levine & Milyavskaya, 2018). As this highly self-critical attitude influences each important area of an individual's life it may result in an unrelenting feeling of stress and anxiety.…”

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“…The notion of an adaptive form of perfectionism has been very controversial in the literature. Some research has found that personal standards perfectionism is adaptive, and buffers against mental health problems (Frost et al, 1990;Levine et al, 2017;Levine & Milyavskaya, 2018;Milyavskaya et al, 2014;Stoeber & Stoeber, 2006). Conversely, other research has found this trait to be unrelated or related to adverse outcomes (for example, increased risk of developing eating disorders; Bardone-Cone et al, 2007;Enns & Cox, 1999;Sassaroli et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other terms have been used to describe these facets of perfectionism. For example, personal standards perfectionism is often used interchangeably with perfectionistic striving, while self-critical perfectionism is sometimes called evaluative concerns perfectionism or perfectionistic concern Levine & Milyavskaya, 2018;Stoeber & Ott, 2006;Stoeber 2018). Although there are multiple terms in this literature, the equivalent terms have the same meaning.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, both trait and dispositional personal standards perfectionism are negatively related to depression and positively related to well-being (Levine & Milyavskaya, 2018). Personal standards perfectionism is also related to positive outcomes such as hope for success, motivation in school, and school achievement (Stoeber & Rambow, 2007).…”

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“…A salient difference between both facets of this trait are the cognitive biases associated with self-critical perfectionism. Individuals higher in self-critical perfectionism strive for exceedingly high standards and engage in multiple cognitive biases such as concerns over mistakes, doubts about actions, self-criticism, fear of failure, as well as, ruminative and rigid thought patterns Egan Piek, Dyck & Rees, 2007;Flett, Madorsky, Hewitt & Heisel, 2002;Frost et al, 1990;Levine & Milyavskaya, 2018). This may suggest that these cognitive distortions are primarily responsible for the negative influence of self-critical perfectionism on mental health.…”

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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

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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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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

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Expectancy–value theory as a framework to understand the relation between domain‐specific perfectionism and internalizing symptoms in freshman high school students

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Dubow

2020

Psychology in the Schools

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This study explored how domain‐specific perfectionism (academic, social, physical appearance) among high school freshmen relates to internalizing symptoms using critical elements of expectancy–value theory (i.e., domain value and competence) as moderators. Results indicate that perfectionism across all domains was positively and significantly related to internalizing symptoms. Within the social domain, social value was a significant moderator of the relation between perfectionism and internalizing symptoms, and perceived social competence was a significant moderator of that moderation effect (i.e., at higher levels of social value and lower levels of perceived social competence, the relation between perfectionism and internalizing symptoms was the strongest). These findings provide support for the use of the expectancy–value model to predict mental health symptoms in the social domain and suggest the importance of addressing domain‐specific perfectionism in the schools.

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Standards for Socially-and Achievement-Oriented Roles in Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Background: People with major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) have elevated trait perfectionism. We tested whether they hold perfectionistic standards for specific life roles and examined the extent to which they met their own expectations for, gained satisfaction from, and expended effort in these roles.Methods: Seventy-four women with MDD, GAD, both disorders, or no mental disorders (CTL) described their standards for a socially-and achievement-oriented roles, coded for perfectionism. Using ecological momentary assessment, participants reported the extent to which they met, how much satisfaction they gained from, and how much effort they expended in each role.Results: Although the clinical groups endorsed elevated trait perfectionism, they did not differ from CTLs in their role-specific standards. Compared to CTLs, the clinical groups reported meeting their standards to a lesser extent and receiving less satisfaction from both roles. The two MDD groups reported expending less effort in achievement-oriented, but not socially-oriented, roles than the other two groups. Conclusion:Despite similar standards for socially-and achievement-oriented roles, people with MDD and/or GAD are less likely to meet their standards and gain satisfaction from these roles. Having MDD, independent of GAD, is associated with putting less effort into achievementoriented roles.

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Domain-specific perfectionism: An examination of perfectionism beyond the trait-level and its link to well-being

Cited by 35 publications

References 31 publications

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

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

Expectancy–value theory as a framework to understand the relation between domain‐specific perfectionism and internalizing symptoms in freshman high school students

Standards for Socially-and Achievement-Oriented Roles in Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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