Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment

by Gordon L. Flett (Editor), Paul L. Hewitt (Editor)

Gordon L. Flett and Paul L. Hewitt provide an emerging picture of perfectionism that is as timely as it is important. Chapters focus on the maladaptive aspects of perfectionism and explore such questions as: How is perfectionism assessed and conceptualized? How does perfectionism develop? What is the role of emotion, stress, or depression in perfectionism? Why are perfectionists anxious? When is perfectionism irrational?

Leading scholars reveal perfectionism as a personality style with multiple developmental influences that contribute to significant interpersonal problems. Their chapters combine the best current research with insights relevant to the treatment and origins of perfectionism.

Perfectionism will be a welcome resource for researchers, clinicians, counselors, and educators who encounter perfectionists in their work and all others who are interested in learning more about this challenging personality style.

Genres: Psychology

662 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2002

Reviews

[Robert Bogue]

It would be nice to be perfect. The idea that we’d never make a mistake, never be wrong, and never have to apologize has its appeal. For most of us, it’s just an appeal. For some of us, it is an expectation, and it’s one that leads us to a perpetual road of disappointment. Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment is a book about people who feel the need to be perfect – even with the understanding that no one can be perfect.

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[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

read in advanced psych seminar, very much enjoyed.