ABSTRACT

Perfectionism has been found to play an important yet complex role in sport, dance and exercise.

This collection provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of theory, measurement, research findings, and practitioner issues associated with perfectionism, providing readers with insights into both its benefits and its costs. The book features contributions from many of the leading researchers in the field, and also includes recommendations from experienced practitioners and clinicians on how best to work with perfectionists.

This book will provide students and researchers in sport and exercise psychology, as well as coaches and instructors in sport, dance and exercise, with an invaluable resource to guide their research and practice.

part I|81 pages

Conceptual, measurement, and development issues

chapter 1|28 pages

Conceptualizing Perfectionism

An overview and unresolved issues

chapter 2|26 pages

Measuring Perfectionism in Sport, Dance, and Exercise

Review, critique, recommendations

part II|117 pages

Approaches and models of perfectionism

part III|71 pages

Applied issues and practioner perspectives

chapter 7|19 pages

Working with perfectionism in elite sport

A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective

chapter 8|23 pages

Perfectionism in Dance

A case example and applied considerations

chapter 9|28 pages

Working with Perfectionists in a Clinical Context

A practitioner's perspective

part IV|47 pages

Reflections and future directions