Skip to main content
Top
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment 2/2014

01-06-2014

How Other-Oriented Perfectionism Differs from Self-Oriented and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism

Auteur: Joachim Stoeber

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | Uitgave 2/2014

Log in om toegang te krijgen
share
DELEN

Deel dit onderdeel of sectie (kopieer de link)

  • Optie A:
    Klik op de rechtermuisknop op de link en selecteer de optie “linkadres kopiëren”
  • Optie B:
    Deel de link per e-mail

Abstract

Over the past 20 years we have gained a comprehensive understanding of self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism, but our understanding of other-oriented perfectionism (OOP)—and how it differs from the other two forms of perfectionism—is still underdeveloped. Two studies with university students are presented examining OOP’s relationships with social goals, the dark triad, the HEXACO personality dimensions, and altruism. OOP showed unique positive relationships with narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy and unique negative relationships with nurturance, intimacy, and social development goals. Furthermore it showed unique relationships with social dominance goals (positive) and emotionality, agreeableness, and altruism (negative) dependent on the OOP measure used. The findings suggest that OOP is a “dark” form of perfectionism associated with antisocial and narcissistic personality characteristics.
Bijlagen
Alleen toegankelijk voor geautoriseerde gebruikers
Voetnoten
1
Note that the 2004 version of the MPS is the same as the 1991 version except for a minor variation in Item 3 of the other-oriented perfectionism subscale (1991: “It is not important that the people close to me are successful,” reverse-scored; 2004: “It is not important that the people I am close to are successful,” reverse-scored). In the present study, I used the 2004 version.
 
2
I am indebted to an anonymous reviewer for making this suggestion.
 
Literatuur
go back to reference Ashton, M. C., & Lee, K. (2007). Empirical, theoretical, and practical advantages of the HEXACO model of personality structure. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 11, 150–166.PubMedCrossRef Ashton, M. C., & Lee, K. (2007). Empirical, theoretical, and practical advantages of the HEXACO model of personality structure. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 11, 150–166.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., Perugini, M., Szarota, P., de Vries, R. E., Di Blas, L., et al. (2004). A six-factor structure of personality-descriptive adjectives: solutions from psycholexical studies in seven languages. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 86, 356–366.PubMedCrossRef Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., Perugini, M., Szarota, P., de Vries, R. E., Di Blas, L., et al. (2004). A six-factor structure of personality-descriptive adjectives: solutions from psycholexical studies in seven languages. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 86, 356–366.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., & Son, C. (2000). Honesty as the sixth factor of personality: correlations with Machiavellianism, primary psychopathy, and social adroitness. European Journal of Personality, 14, 359–368.CrossRef Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., & Son, C. (2000). Honesty as the sixth factor of personality: correlations with Machiavellianism, primary psychopathy, and social adroitness. European Journal of Personality, 14, 359–368.CrossRef
go back to reference Ayearst, L. E., Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. (2012). Where is multidimensional perfectionism in DSM-5? A question posed to the DSM-5 personality and personality disorders work group. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 3, 458–469.CrossRef Ayearst, L. E., Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. (2012). Where is multidimensional perfectionism in DSM-5? A question posed to the DSM-5 personality and personality disorders work group. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 3, 458–469.CrossRef
go back to reference Bieling, P. J., Israeli, A. L., & Antony, M. M. (2004). Is perfectionism good, bad, or both? Examining models of the perfectionism construct. Personality and Individual Differences, 36, 1373–1385.CrossRef Bieling, P. J., Israeli, A. L., & Antony, M. M. (2004). Is perfectionism good, bad, or both? Examining models of the perfectionism construct. Personality and Individual Differences, 36, 1373–1385.CrossRef
go back to reference British Psychological Society. (2009). Code of ethics and conduct. London: Author. British Psychological Society. (2009). Code of ethics and conduct. London: Author.
go back to reference Cantor, N. (1990). From thought to behavior: "Having" and "doing" in the study of personality and cognition. American Psychologist, 45, 735–750. Cantor, N. (1990). From thought to behavior: "Having" and "doing" in the study of personality and cognition. American Psychologist, 45, 735–750.
go back to reference Childs, J. H., & Stoeber, J. (2010). Self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism in employees: relationships with burnout and engagement. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 25, 269–281.CrossRef Childs, J. H., & Stoeber, J. (2010). Self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism in employees: relationships with burnout and engagement. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 25, 269–281.CrossRef
go back to reference Damian, L. E., Stoeber, J., Negru, O., & Băban, A. (2013). On the development of perfectionism in adolescence: perceived parental expectations predict longitudinal increases in socially prescribed perfectionism. Personality and Individual Differences, 55, 688–693.CrossRef Damian, L. E., Stoeber, J., Negru, O., & Băban, A. (2013). On the development of perfectionism in adolescence: perceived parental expectations predict longitudinal increases in socially prescribed perfectionism. Personality and Individual Differences, 55, 688–693.CrossRef
go back to reference Dunkley, D. M., Blankstein, K. R., Masheb, R. M., & Grilo, C. M. (2006). Personal standards and evaluative concerns dimensions of “clinical” perfectionism: a reply to Shafran et al. (2002, 2003) and Hewitt et al. (2003). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44, 63–84.PubMedCrossRef Dunkley, D. M., Blankstein, K. R., Masheb, R. M., & Grilo, C. M. (2006). Personal standards and evaluative concerns dimensions of “clinical” perfectionism: a reply to Shafran et al. (2002, 2003) and Hewitt et al. (2003). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44, 63–84.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Enns, M. W., & Cox, B. J. (2002). The nature and assessment of perfectionism: a critical analysis. In G. L. Flett & P. L. Hewitt (Eds.), Perfectionism (pp. 33–62). Washington, DC: APA. Enns, M. W., & Cox, B. J. (2002). The nature and assessment of perfectionism: a critical analysis. In G. L. Flett & P. L. Hewitt (Eds.), Perfectionism (pp. 33–62). Washington, DC: APA.
go back to reference Flett, G. L., Besser, A., Davis, R. A., & Hewitt, P. L. (2003). Dimensions of perfectionism, unconditional self-acceptance, and depression. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 21, 119–128.CrossRef Flett, G. L., Besser, A., Davis, R. A., & Hewitt, P. L. (2003). Dimensions of perfectionism, unconditional self-acceptance, and depression. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 21, 119–128.CrossRef
go back to reference Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. (2002). Perfectionism and maladjustment: an overview of theoretical, definitional, and treatment issues. In P. L. Hewitt & G. L. Flett (Eds.), Perfectionism (pp. 5–31). Washington, DC: APA. Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. (2002). Perfectionism and maladjustment: an overview of theoretical, definitional, and treatment issues. In P. L. Hewitt & G. L. Flett (Eds.), Perfectionism (pp. 5–31). Washington, DC: APA.
go back to reference Flett, G. L., Hewitt, P. L., Blankstein, K. R., Solnik, M., & Van Brunschot, M. (1996). Perfectionism, social problem-solving ability, and psychological distress. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 14, 245–274.CrossRef Flett, G. L., Hewitt, P. L., Blankstein, K. R., Solnik, M., & Van Brunschot, M. (1996). Perfectionism, social problem-solving ability, and psychological distress. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 14, 245–274.CrossRef
go back to reference Flett, G. L., Hewitt, P. L., Boucher, D. J., Davidson, L. A., & Munro, Y. (2000). The Child–Adolescent Perfectionism Scale: development, validation, and association with adjustment. Vancouver: Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia. Flett, G. L., Hewitt, P. L., Boucher, D. J., Davidson, L. A., & Munro, Y. (2000). The Child–Adolescent Perfectionism Scale: development, validation, and association with adjustment. Vancouver: Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia.
go back to reference Frost, R. O., Heimberg, R. G., Holt, C. S., Mattia, J. I., & Neubauer, A. L. (1993). A comparison of two measures of perfectionism. Personality and Individual Differences, 14, 119–126.CrossRef Frost, R. O., Heimberg, R. G., Holt, C. S., Mattia, J. I., & Neubauer, A. L. (1993). A comparison of two measures of perfectionism. Personality and Individual Differences, 14, 119–126.CrossRef
go back to reference Frost, R. O., Marten, P., Lahart, C., & Rosenblate, R. (1990). The dimensions of perfectionism. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 14, 449–468.CrossRef Frost, R. O., Marten, P., Lahart, C., & Rosenblate, R. (1990). The dimensions of perfectionism. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 14, 449–468.CrossRef
go back to reference Gebauer, J. E., Sedikides, C., Verplanken, B., & Maio, G. R. (2012). Communal narcissism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 103, 854–878.PubMedCrossRef Gebauer, J. E., Sedikides, C., Verplanken, B., & Maio, G. R. (2012). Communal narcissism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 103, 854–878.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Habke, A. M., Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1999). Perfectionism and sexual satisfaction in intimate relationships. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 21, 307–322.CrossRef Habke, A. M., Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1999). Perfectionism and sexual satisfaction in intimate relationships. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 21, 307–322.CrossRef
go back to reference Haring, M., Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (2003). Perfectionism, coping, and quality of intimate relationships. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 65, 143–158.CrossRef Haring, M., Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (2003). Perfectionism, coping, and quality of intimate relationships. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 65, 143–158.CrossRef
go back to reference Hewitt, P. L., Caelian, C. F., Flett, G. L., Sherry, S. B., Collins, L., & Flynn, C. A. (2002). Perfectionism in children: associations with depression, anxiety, and anger. Personality and Individual Differences, 32, 1049–1061.CrossRef Hewitt, P. L., Caelian, C. F., Flett, G. L., Sherry, S. B., Collins, L., & Flynn, C. A. (2002). Perfectionism in children: associations with depression, anxiety, and anger. Personality and Individual Differences, 32, 1049–1061.CrossRef
go back to reference Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1990). Perfectionism and depression: a multidimensional analysis. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 5, 423–438. Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1990). Perfectionism and depression: a multidimensional analysis. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 5, 423–438.
go back to reference Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1991). Perfectionism in the self and social contexts: conceptualization, assessment, and association with psychopathology. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 456–470.PubMedCrossRef Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1991). Perfectionism in the self and social contexts: conceptualization, assessment, and association with psychopathology. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 456–470.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (2004). Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS): Technical manual. Toronto: Multi-Health Systems. Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (2004). Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS): Technical manual. Toronto: Multi-Health Systems.
go back to reference Hill, R. W., Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M., Kibler, J., Vicente, B. B., & Kennedy, C. (2004). A new measure of perfectionism: the Perfectionism Inventory. Journal of Personality Assessment, 82, 80–91.PubMedCrossRef Hill, R. W., Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M., Kibler, J., Vicente, B. B., & Kennedy, C. (2004). A new measure of perfectionism: the Perfectionism Inventory. Journal of Personality Assessment, 82, 80–91.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Hill, R. W., McIntire, K., & Bacharach, V. R. (1997). Perfectionism and the Big Five factors. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 12, 257–270. Hill, R. W., McIntire, K., & Bacharach, V. R. (1997). Perfectionism and the Big Five factors. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 12, 257–270.
go back to reference Jakobwitz, S., & Egan, V. (2006). The dark triad and normal personality traits. Personality and Individual Differences, 40, 331–339.CrossRef Jakobwitz, S., & Egan, V. (2006). The dark triad and normal personality traits. Personality and Individual Differences, 40, 331–339.CrossRef
go back to reference Jarvinen, D. W., & Nicholls, J. G. (1996). Adolescents’ social goals, beliefs about the causes of social success, and satisfaction in peer relations. Developmental Psychology, 32, 435–441.CrossRef Jarvinen, D. W., & Nicholls, J. G. (1996). Adolescents’ social goals, beliefs about the causes of social success, and satisfaction in peer relations. Developmental Psychology, 32, 435–441.CrossRef
go back to reference Jonason, P. K., & Luévano, V. X. (2013). Walking the thin line between efficiency and accuracy: validity and structural properties of the Dirty Dozen. Personality and Individual Differences, 55, 76–81.CrossRef Jonason, P. K., & Luévano, V. X. (2013). Walking the thin line between efficiency and accuracy: validity and structural properties of the Dirty Dozen. Personality and Individual Differences, 55, 76–81.CrossRef
go back to reference Jonason, P. K., & McCain, J. (2012). Using the HEXACO model to test the validity of the Dirty Dozen measure of the dark triad. Personality and Individual Differences, 53, 935–938.CrossRef Jonason, P. K., & McCain, J. (2012). Using the HEXACO model to test the validity of the Dirty Dozen measure of the dark triad. Personality and Individual Differences, 53, 935–938.CrossRef
go back to reference Jonason, P. K., & Webster, G. D. (2010). The Dirty Dozen: a concise measure of the dark triad. Psychological Assessment, 22, 420–432.PubMedCrossRef Jonason, P. K., & Webster, G. D. (2010). The Dirty Dozen: a concise measure of the dark triad. Psychological Assessment, 22, 420–432.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference John, O. P., & Srivastava, S. (1999). The Big Five trait taxonomy: History, measurement, and theoretical perspectives. In L. A. Pervin & O. P. John (Eds.), Handbook of personality (2nd ed., pp. 102–138). New York: Guilford. John, O. P., & Srivastava, S. (1999). The Big Five trait taxonomy: History, measurement, and theoretical perspectives. In L. A. Pervin & O. P. John (Eds.), Handbook of personality (2nd ed., pp. 102–138). New York: Guilford.
go back to reference Lee, K., & Ashton, M. C. (2004). Psychometric properties of the HEXACO personality inventory. Multivariate Behavioral Research, 39, 329–358.CrossRef Lee, K., & Ashton, M. C. (2004). Psychometric properties of the HEXACO personality inventory. Multivariate Behavioral Research, 39, 329–358.CrossRef
go back to reference Lee, K., & Ashton, M. C. (2006). Further assessment of the HEXACO Personality Inventory: two new facet scales and an observer report form. Psychological Assessment, 18, 182–191.PubMedCrossRef Lee, K., & Ashton, M. C. (2006). Further assessment of the HEXACO Personality Inventory: two new facet scales and an observer report form. Psychological Assessment, 18, 182–191.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference McCreary, B. T., Joiner, T. E., Schmidt, N. B., & Ialongo, N. S. (2004). The structure and correlates of perfectionism in African American children. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 33, 313–324.PubMedCrossRef McCreary, B. T., Joiner, T. E., Schmidt, N. B., & Ialongo, N. S. (2004). The structure and correlates of perfectionism in African American children. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 33, 313–324.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Miller, J. D., Few, L. R., Seibert, L. A., Watts, A., Zeichner, A., & Lynam, D. R. (2012). An examination of the Dirty Dozen measure of psychopathy: a cautionary tale about the costs of brief measures. Psychological Assessment, 24, 1048–1053.PubMedCrossRef Miller, J. D., Few, L. R., Seibert, L. A., Watts, A., Zeichner, A., & Lynam, D. R. (2012). An examination of the Dirty Dozen measure of psychopathy: a cautionary tale about the costs of brief measures. Psychological Assessment, 24, 1048–1053.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Nathanson, C., Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2006). Predictors of a behavioral measure of scholastic cheating: personality and competence but not demographics. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 31, 97–122.CrossRef Nathanson, C., Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2006). Predictors of a behavioral measure of scholastic cheating: personality and competence but not demographics. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 31, 97–122.CrossRef
go back to reference Nealis, L. J., Sherry, S. B., MacNeil, M. A., Stewart, S. H., & Sherry, D. L. (2013, January). Narcissistic perfectionism and interpersonal conflict: evidence from a 28-day diary study. Poster presented at the 14th annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans, LA. Nealis, L. J., Sherry, S. B., MacNeil, M. A., Stewart, S. H., & Sherry, D. L. (2013, January). Narcissistic perfectionism and interpersonal conflict: evidence from a 28-day diary study. Poster presented at the 14th annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans, LA.
go back to reference Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The dark triad of personality: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality, 36, 556–563.CrossRef Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The dark triad of personality: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality, 36, 556–563.CrossRef
go back to reference Powers, T. A., Koestner, R., & Topciu, R. A. (2005). Implementation intentions, perfectionism, and goal progress: perhaps the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 31, 902–912.PubMedCrossRef Powers, T. A., Koestner, R., & Topciu, R. A. (2005). Implementation intentions, perfectionism, and goal progress: perhaps the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 31, 902–912.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Rice, K. G., Ashby, J. S., & Slaney, R. B. (2007). Perfectionism and the five-factor model of personality. Assessment, 14, 385–398.PubMedCrossRef Rice, K. G., Ashby, J. S., & Slaney, R. B. (2007). Perfectionism and the five-factor model of personality. Assessment, 14, 385–398.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Ryan, A. M., & Shim, S. S. (2008). An exploration of young adolescents’ social achievement goals and social adjustment in middle school. Journal of Educational Psychology, 100, 672–687.CrossRef Ryan, A. M., & Shim, S. S. (2008). An exploration of young adolescents’ social achievement goals and social adjustment in middle school. Journal of Educational Psychology, 100, 672–687.CrossRef
go back to reference Sherry, S. B., Hewitt, P. L., Besser, A., Flett, G. L., & Klein, C. (2006). Machiavellianism, trait perfectionism, and perfectionistic self-presentation. Personality and Individual Differences, 40, 829–839.CrossRef Sherry, S. B., Hewitt, P. L., Besser, A., Flett, G. L., & Klein, C. (2006). Machiavellianism, trait perfectionism, and perfectionistic self-presentation. Personality and Individual Differences, 40, 829–839.CrossRef
go back to reference Shim, S. S., & Fletcher, K. L. (2012). Perfectionism and social goals: what do perfectionists want to achieve in social situations? Personality and Individual Differences, 52, 919–924.CrossRef Shim, S. S., & Fletcher, K. L. (2012). Perfectionism and social goals: what do perfectionists want to achieve in social situations? Personality and Individual Differences, 52, 919–924.CrossRef
go back to reference Slaney, R. B., Rice, K. G., Mobley, M., Trippi, J., & Ashby, J. S. (2001). The revised Almost Perfect Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 34, 130–145. Slaney, R. B., Rice, K. G., Mobley, M., Trippi, J., & Ashby, J. S. (2001). The revised Almost Perfect Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 34, 130–145.
go back to reference Smith, R. L., Ager, J. W., & Williams, D. L. (1992). Suppressor variables in multiple regression/correlation. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 52, 17–29.CrossRef Smith, R. L., Ager, J. W., & Williams, D. L. (1992). Suppressor variables in multiple regression/correlation. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 52, 17–29.CrossRef
go back to reference Stoeber, J. (2012). Dyadic perfectionism in romantic relationships: predicting relationship satisfaction and longterm commitment. Personality and Individual Differences, 53, 300–305.CrossRef Stoeber, J. (2012). Dyadic perfectionism in romantic relationships: predicting relationship satisfaction and longterm commitment. Personality and Individual Differences, 53, 300–305.CrossRef
go back to reference Stoeber, J., Feast, A. R., & Hayward, J. A. (2009). Self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism: differential relationships with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and test anxiety. Personality and Individual Differences, 47, 423–428.CrossRef Stoeber, J., Feast, A. R., & Hayward, J. A. (2009). Self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism: differential relationships with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and test anxiety. Personality and Individual Differences, 47, 423–428.CrossRef
go back to reference Stoeber, J., & Otto, K. (2006). Positive conceptions of perfectionism: approaches, evidence, challenges. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 10, 295–319.PubMedCrossRef Stoeber, J., & Otto, K. (2006). Positive conceptions of perfectionism: approaches, evidence, challenges. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 10, 295–319.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson. Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Metagegevens
Titel
How Other-Oriented Perfectionism Differs from Self-Oriented and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism
Auteur
Joachim Stoeber
Publicatiedatum
01-06-2014
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment / Uitgave 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-013-9397-7

Andere artikelen Uitgave 2/2014

Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment 2/2014 Naar de uitgave