Self-Oriented and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism Among Hungarian Professional Folk Dancers
Introduction: Those characterized by high levels of self-oriented or socially prescribed perfectionism strive to meet high expectations. Dancers are prone to perfectionism and related negative psychological factors. Aims: In this study, we investigated how perfectionism among Hungarian professional...
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| Language: | English |
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Semmelweis University Institute of Mental Health
2025-07-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Mental Health |
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| Online Access: | https://ejmh.semmelweis.hu/index.php/ejmh/article/view/310 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Those characterized by high levels of self-oriented or socially
prescribed perfectionism strive to meet high expectations. Dancers are
prone to perfectionism and related negative psychological factors.
Aims: In this study, we investigated how perfectionism among Hungarian
professional folk dancers is related to certain psychological factors.
Methods: Ninety-six professional dancers completed an online survey
(47.9% male, 52.1% female, mean age: 29.91 years, SD = 8.46). To
measure perfectionism, we utilized Hewitt and Flett’s Multidimensional
Perfectionism Scale. We carried out a moderation analysis based on linear
regression to measure the associations between the perfectionism subscales
and various psychological variables and examine whether the two subscales
moderated each other’s effects.
Results: Higher levels of socially prescribed perfectionism were associated
with higher perceived stress, burnout, weaker concentration, and lower
coachability. On the other hand, self-oriented perfectionism showed fewer
associations; however, these were indicative of a better mental state: those
with higher self-oriented perfectionism showed lower levels of burnout,
better concentration, and higher coachability. We also found that the two
dimensions of perfectionism moderate each other’s effects. In the case of
concentration and coachability, self-oriented perfectionism may mitigate
the detrimental effects of socially prescribed perfectionism. In contrast, in
the case of perceived stress, self-oriented perfectionism may actually exacerbate
the harmful effects of socially prescribed perfectionism.
Conclusions: The results showed significantly more dysfunctions associated
with socially prescribed perfectionism. On the other hand, self-oriented
perfectionism was associated with adaptive psychological outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 1788-7119 |