Understanding and Treating Perfectionistic College Students

In the first part of this article we present several perspectives on maladaptive perfectionism and discuss the origins and characteristics of this cognitive‐behavioral pattern. In the second part of the article, we offer some recommendations for treating college students who are troubled by ego‐dyst...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 1989-11, Vol.68 (2), p.222-225
Main Authors: HALGIN, RICHARD P., LEAHY, PETER M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achievement motivation
Behavior
College students
Colleges & universities
Perfection
Psychological aspects
Psychology
Services
Students
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Summary:In the first part of this article we present several perspectives on maladaptive perfectionism and discuss the origins and characteristics of this cognitive‐behavioral pattern. In the second part of the article, we offer some recommendations for treating college students who are troubled by ego‐dystonic perfectionism.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1989.tb01362.x