The Psychology of Perfectionism

The Psychology
This 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 leading researchers in the field.

The 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
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specific populations. Finally, it considers how perfectionism relates to Theory, Research, Applications
physical health and psychophysiological processes and introduces new
approaches to effective prevention and treatment.

By increasing our understanding of perfectionism as a complex

personality disposition and providing a framework for future
explorations, this landmark publication aims to promote further
research in this field. It will be invaluable reading for academics,
students, and professionals in personality psychology, clinical and
counseling psychology, applied psychology, and related disciplines.

Joachim Stoeber is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Kent.

With a background in personality and individual differences, his focus

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of the past 15 years has been perfectionism research demonstrating
that perfectionism is not an exclusively maladaptive characteristic, but
has aspects that can be adaptive. He has published numerous journal
articles and book chapters on the topic and is one of the leading
experts on perfectionism.

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