APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Examining the Relationship Between Parenting and Perfectionism in US and Middle Eastern Samples

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Developmental

  • Gail Walton
    California State University, Chico
  • David Hibbard
    California State University, Chico
  • Chris Carr
    Qatar University
  • Akiko Watabe
    California State University, Chico

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between parenting and perfectionism in US and Middle Eastern samples. College age students completed questionnaires regarding perfectionism and parenting styles. Results indicated significant positive correlations between maladaptive forms of perfectionism and authoritarian and neglectful parenting, indicating that the origin of perfectionism has developmental influences.

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