Stress and Self-Esteem Mediate the Relationships between Different Categories of Perfectionism and Life Satisfaction

Lingyu Chen, Mingtian Zhong, Xiyu Cao, Xinhu Jin, Yang Wang, Yu Ling, Weihong Cen, Xiongzhao Zhu, Shuqiao Yao, Xifu Zheng and Jinyao Yi ()
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Lingyu Chen: South China Normal University
Mingtian Zhong: South China Normal University
Xiyu Cao: Central South University
Xinhu Jin: Central South University
Yang Wang: South China Normal University
Yu Ling: Hunan Agriculture University
Weihong Cen: South China Normal University
Xiongzhao Zhu: Central South University
Shuqiao Yao: Central South University
Xifu Zheng: South China Normal University
Jinyao Yi: Central South University

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2017, vol. 12, issue 3, No 5, 593-605

Abstract: Abstract This study was conducted to explore the unclear relationships among stress and self-esteem and life satisfaction of perfectionists. A sample of 1957 Chinese undergraduates completed Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-short form (Q-LES-Q). Cluster analysis was used to define categories of perfectionists and nonperfectionists. Correlation analysis and structural equation modeling were also used. Results showed that adaptive perfectionists had higher RSES scores and Q-LES-Q scores and lower PSS scores than maladaptive perfectionists (all p

Keywords: Adaptive perfectionism; Maladaptive perfectionism; Self-esteem; Stress; Life satisfaction; Cluster analysis; Structural equation modeling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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