Perfectionism and The Efficacy of Mindfully-Based Coping Interventions
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2020-04-24
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Honors Program, The University of Tampa
Abstract
Two studies investigated links among perfectionism, stress, and mindfulness. An exploratory
pilot study (N = 297) showed correlations among perfectionistic tendencies, stress levels, and
mindfully-inclined thinking. The main study (N = 69) asked whether mindfulness interventions
are effective at reducing stress and increasing mindfulness for those with different types of
perfectionism (high standards vs. maladaptive, as measured by the Revised Almost Perfect
Scale). Participants completed a stressful task and then were randomly assigned to complete a
mindfully-inclined journaling exercise, art exercise or control condition, which were all
developed by the author. The primary dependent variables were pre-post exercise changes in
mindfulness scores measured by the State Mindfulness Scale (SMS) and stress scores measured
by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Findings supported increased state mindfulness and
decreased stress levels following treatment, regardless of treatment condition or variations in
perfectionism. Notable interactions and future implications were explored and discussed.
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Recommended Citation: Simon, Alia R. “Perfectionism and The Efficacy of Mindfully-Based Coping Interventions.” Honors Program, The University of Tampa, 2020. https://doi.org/10.48497/N1PG-4J13.
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Mindfulness, Self-compassion, Art, Journaling, Interventions, Stress, Perfectionism
Citation
Simon, Alia R. “Perfectionism and The Efficacy of Mindfully-Based Coping Interventions.” Honors Program, The University of Tampa, 2020. https://doi.org/10.48497/N1PG-4J13.