Perfectionism and relationship adjustment in pain patients and their spouses

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Social factors related to perfectionism contribute to poor family adjustment. Research assessed the social dimensions of perfectionism and relationship adjustment. A sample of 83 chronic pain patients with a mean age of 43 years and median income of $45,000, including 41 men and 41 women and their spouses, participated in the study. These people completed the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, Adjustment Scale and Beck Depression inventory.

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Perfectionism traits and perfectionistic self-presentation in eating disorder attitudes, characteristics, and symptoms

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A study shows that anorexia is related to self-oriented perfectionism. The eating disorder behavior, self-esteem and body image avoidance are related to a socially established concept of perfectionism. The assessment of different aspects of perfectionism helps in the evaluation of the characteristics and symptoms of eating disorders. The results of a survey on female college students are given.

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Perfectionism, befliefs, and adjustment in dating relationships

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A study of 69 college students showed that those with high levels of personal perfectionism tend to have higher standards for a good relationship and tend to have more negative feelings about dating relationships.

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