A systematic and methodological review of attentional biases in eating disorders: Food, body, and perfectionism
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1458
Abstract: The current systematic and methodological review aimed to critically review existing literature utilizing implicit processing, or automatic approach‐ and/or avoidance‐related attentional biases between eating disorder (ED) and nonclinical samples, which (a) highlights how psychophysiological methods… read more here.
Keywords: systematic methodological; perfectionism; methodological review; attentional biases ... See more keywords
Exploring the link between perfectionism and depressive symptoms: Contribution of rumination and defense styles.
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22571
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study investigated the mediating and moderating roles of emotion-focused coping strategies (rumination and immature defenses) in the relationship between perfectionism and depressive symptoms in a Spanish community sample. METHOD 438 participants (67.4% female;… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; perfectionism; rumination; immature defenses ... See more keywords
Beyond perfect? A case illustration of working with perfectionism using cognitive behavior therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23039
Abstract: Abstract Perfectionism can result in negative consequences for those who set unattainable goals and repeatedly strive to achieve high standards. Relying on inflexible behaviors and building one's self‐worth around success can become problematic and affect… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive behavior; case illustration; perfectionism; behavior therapy ... See more keywords
The intertwined path of perfectionism and self-criticism in a client with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23051
Abstract: Psychotherapy for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), where perfectionism is a defining criterion, is understudied. Despite a high prevalence few evidence-based treatments are available for the presentation. Here we describe the course of a 6-month program… read more here.
Keywords: perfectionism; obsessive compulsive; self criticism; personality disorder ... See more keywords
Perfectionism unbound: An integrated individual and group intervention for those hiding imperfections.
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23365
Abstract: The tendency to hide and mask suffering and one's perceived imperfections is one of the biggest obstacles in treating those with prominent perfectionistic traits. In this single case, we present an integrative form of psychotherapy… read more here.
Keywords: perfectionism unbound; pathology; personality; group ... See more keywords
The Relationships Between Body‐Related Emotion Intolerance and Restrictive Eating as a Function of Multidimensional Perfectionism
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23770
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Emotion intolerance and perfectionism are two maintaining mechanisms to eating disorder symptomology. However, it is unclear how these mechanisms relate to one another. This study explored whether perfectionism is a vulnerability factor for… read more here.
Keywords: emotion intolerance; perfectionism; body related;
Perfectionism as Possible Predictor for Treatment Success: Preliminary Data From Metacognitive Training for Depression and Suicidal Ideation in an Inpatient Sample
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.70027
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives In the treatment of depression and suicidal ideation, perfectionism has emerged as a possible predictor of treatment outcome. Some data suggest that cognitive‐behavioral therapy outcomes are poorer for more perfectionistic patients. However, findings… read more here.
Keywords: perfectionism; depression suicidal; treatment; suicidal ideation ... See more keywords
Cognitive bias modification for perfectionism and intolerance of uncertainty: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1002/pchj.742
Abstract: Abstract This study investigated the efficacy of combined cognitive bias modification (CBM) on perfectionism and intolerance of uncertainty. Fifty‐four university students scoring over 70.5 on the Brief Symptom Measure were randomly assigned to experimental and… read more here.
Keywords: perfectionism intolerance; perfectionism; bias; intolerance uncertainty ... See more keywords
A Meta–Analytic and Conceptual Update on the Associations between Procrastination and Multidimensional Perfectionism
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DOI: 10.1002/per.2098
Abstract: The equivocal and debated findings from a 2007 meta–analysis, which viewed perfectionism as a unidimensional construct, suggested that perfectionism was unrelated to procrastination. The present meta–analysis aimed to provide a conceptual update and reanalysis of… read more here.
Keywords: procrastination; meta analytic; perfectionism; trait procrastination ... See more keywords
Perfectionism in Intensive Residential Treatment of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
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DOI: 10.1007/s10608-019-10047-6
Abstract: Perfectionism is frequently noted in obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and some data suggest that treatment outcomes with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are poorer for OCD patients with higher levels of perfectionism. However, this literature includes inconsistent… read more here.
Keywords: intensive residential; perfectionism; compulsive disorder; obsessive compulsive ... See more keywords
Intellectual Giftedness and Multidimensional Perfectionism: a Meta-Analytic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10648-019-09504-1
Abstract: There are different views on whether perfectionism is a characteristic of intellectually gifted students. Over the last decades, comparative studies of intellectually gifted and non-gifted students have produced inconsistent results. This heterogeneity in findings might… read more here.
Keywords: perfectionism; perfectionistic concerns; giftedness; perfectionistic strivings ... See more keywords