An Investigation of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Self - Esteem in Pre-College Students

Subject Areas : روان درمانگری

Mohammad Ali Besharat ¹ ( Ph.D. Tehran University )

Received: 2015-06-07 Accepted : 2015-06-07 Published : 2004-09-22

Keywords: self-esteem, student, positive perfectionism, negative perfectionism,

Abstract :

This study examines the relationship between perfectionism and self- esteem in a group of pre-college students. An equal number of male and female participants (180 boys and girls) were asked to complete the Farsi version of the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale (FPANPS) and the CooperSmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI). Results revealed that positive perfectionism and self-esteem were positively correlated whereas the correlation between negative perfectionism and self-esteem was found to be negative. It is concluded here that positive perfectionism increases the level of selfesteem through the enhancement of self competence and self-acceptance whereas negative perfectionism decreases the level of self-esteem through reducing self-competence and self-acceptance, as well as developing or intensifying psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety and personality or interpersonal problems