ABSTRACT
This milestone text provides a comprehensive and state-of-the art overview of perfectionism theory, research, and treatment from the past 25 years, with contributions from the leading researchers in the field.
The book examines new theories and perspectives including the social disconnection model of perfectionism and the 2 × 2 model of perfectionism. It also reviews empirical findings, with a special focus on stress, vulnerability, and resilience, and examines perfectionism in specific populations. Finally, it considers how perfectionism relates to physical health and psychophysiological processes and introduces new approaches to effective prevention and treatment.
By increasing our understanding of perfectionism as a complex personality disposition and providing a framework for future explorations, this landmark publication aims to promote further research in this field. It will be invaluable reading for academics, students, and professionals in personality psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, applied psychology, and related disciplines.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |17 pages
Introduction
part I|93 pages
Perspectives on Perfectionism
part II|64 pages
Perfectionism in Special Populations
part III|88 pages
Vulnerability and Resilience
chapter 9|23 pages
Perfectionism and Interpersonal Problems
chapter 10|22 pages
Perfectionism and Health
chapter 11|21 pages
Perfectionism and Daily Stress, Coping, and Affect
part IV|68 pages
Prevention and Treatment
chapter 15|25 pages
Perfectionism in the Therapeutic Context
part V|22 pages
Conclusions