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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|81 pages
Conceptual, measurement, and development issues
chapter 2|26 pages
Measuring Perfectionism in Sport, Dance, and Exercise
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
part IV|47 pages
Reflections and future directions