Investigating relationships between perfectionism, forms and functions of self-criticism, and sensitivity to put-down.
Journal article
Authors | Gilbert, Paul, Durrant, R. and McEwan, Kirsten |
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Abstract | This study explores the relationship between dimensions of perfectionism, forms and functions of self-criticism/reassurance, and how people attribute blame for external criticism. Previous research has linked perfectionism dimensions with self-criticism, but not investigated the different forms and functions of self-criticism. One hundred and twenty six participants took part in this study. Socially prescribed perfectionism was significantly correlated with all self-critical variables and depression. Other-oriented and self-oriented perfectionism were only associated with the self-correcting function of self-criticism. Blaming self for being criticised by others was associated with all forms and functions of self-criticism/reassurance and socially prescribed perfectionism. In contrast, blaming others for being criticised was negatively associated with the various forms and functions of self-criticism and socially prescribed perfectionism. When self-criticism was entered into a multiple regression the link between perfectionism and depression disappeared. Also when self-criticism is excluded, self-blame for being criticised becomes a predictor of depression but perfectionism does not. This study suggests that it may be self-critical elements associated with forms of perfectionism, and how individuals react to being criticised that is key to depressive symptoms. |
Keywords | Perfectionism; Self-criticism; Depression; Psychopathology |
Year | 2006 |
Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 01918869 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2006.05.004 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/622866 |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
hdl:10545/622866 | |
Publication dates | 22 Jun 2006 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 30 Jul 2018, 15:09 |
Contributors | Kingsway Hospital and University of Derby |
File | File Access Level Open |
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https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/94wzy/investigating-relationships-between-perfectionism-forms-and-functions-of-self-criticism-and-sensitivity-to-put-down
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