An investigation of the dimensions of perfectionism in college students

Authors
Suddarth, BH Slaney, RB
Citation
Bh. Suddarth et Rb. Slaney, An investigation of the dimensions of perfectionism in college students, MEAS EVAL C, 34(3), 2001, pp. 157-165
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT
ISSN journal
07481756 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
157 - 165
Database
ISI
SICI code
0748-1756(200110)34:3<157:AIOTDO>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
A principal-components analysis of the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised and 2 o ther measures of perfectionism yielded 3 higher order factors that were use d to predict locus of control, anxiety, and psychological distress. The Mal adaptive factor accounted for the most variance. These results are discusse d along with suggestions for future research.