The Psychology of Perfectionism: Theory, Research, Applications, Stoeber..

Taylor & Francis

The Psychology of PerfectionismTheory, Research, Applications\nAuthor(s): Joachim Stoeber\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138691025, 978-1138691025\nSynopsis\nThis milestone text provides a comprehensive and state-of-the art overview of perfectionism theory, research, and treatment from the past 25 years, with contributions from the leading researchers in the field. \n\nThe book examines new theories and perspectives including the social disconnection model of perfectionism and the 2 2 model of perfectionism. It also reviews empirical findings, with a special focus on stress, vulnerability, and resilience, and examines perfectionism in specific populations. Finally, it considers how perfectionism relates to physical health and psychophysiological processes and introduces new approaches to effective prevention and treatment.\n\nBy increasing our understanding of perfectionism as a complex personality disposition.