Effect of Perfectionism on Depression and A Moderating Role of Personality
- VernacularTitle:完美主义对抑郁的影响及人格的调节作用
- Author:
Yiwen ZHANG
;
Yiqun GAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Perfectionism;
Depression;
Personality;
Moderating effect
- From:Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
2000;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To explore the effect of perfectionism on depression using anxiety as a controllng variable,and to find possible personality moderators.Methods: 407 undergraduate students from 8 universities in Beijing and Xi'an completed a battery of questionnaires,including Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale(FMPS),Beck Depression Inventory(BDI),Personality Adjective Checklist(PACL) and Self-rated Anxiety Scale(SAS).Results: Hierarchical Regression Analysis confirmed the effects of two negative perfectionism dimensions hesitating over actions and concerning over mistakes,on depression after controlling anxiety.The effect of organization on depression was moderated by the personality trait of cooperation.Conclusion: Dimensions of perfectionism have diverse effects on depression.Psychological intervention should be carried out according to individual characteristics.
