Chinese frost multidimensional perfectionism scale: A validation and prediction of self-esteem and psychological distress

Recent research has shown that perfectionism is an important psychological variable in explaining various disorders. This study evaluated (a) the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Chinese Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (CFMPS) and (b) the relative predictive power of it...

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Published in:Journal of clinical psychology 1999-09, Vol.55 (9), p.1051-1061
Main Authors: Cheng, Sammy K., Chong, George H., Wong, C. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Defense Mechanisms
Female
Hong Kong
Humans
Internal-External Control
Male
Medical sciences
Mental disorders
Personality Inventory - statistics & numerical data
Psychological tests
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Reproducibility of Results
Self Concept
Self image
Students - psychology
Techniques and methods
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Summary:Recent research has shown that perfectionism is an important psychological variable in explaining various disorders. This study evaluated (a) the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Chinese Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (CFMPS) and (b) the relative predictive power of its subscales for self‐esteem and psychological distress, including depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Nine hundred and forty‐seven Chinese adolescents from Hong Kong between 13 and 18 years of age participated in the study. Results indicated that five of the original six factors emerged in the factor analysis. The CFMPS and its subscales were found to have satisfactory internal consistencies. Replicating and extending previous findings, the factors “Concern over Mistakes” and “Doubt about Action” accounted for most of the variances of self‐esteem and psychological distress. The factor “Organization” might have positive value on psychological health. Possible cultural influence on the development of perfectionism and limitations of the study are discussed. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Clin Psychol 55: 1051–1061, 1999.
ISSN:0021-9762
1097-4679
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1097-4679(199909)55:9<1051::AID-JCLP3>3.0.CO;2-1