Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment

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

Provides a picture of perfectionism and focuses on its maladaptive aspects. Explores such questions as, How is perfectionism assessed and conceptualized? How does perfectionism develop? What is the role of emotion, stress, or depression in perfectionism, and When is perfectionism irrational? Combines recent research with insights relevant to treatment.

Genres: Psychology

464 pages, Hardcover

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.