Perfectionism and library anxiety among graduate students

This study investigates the relationship between three dimensions of perfectionism and five dimensions of library anxiety among graduate students. Students who maintain a perceived need to live up to the standards and expectations prescribed by other individuals tend to have higher levels of library...

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Published in:The Journal of academic librarianship 1998-09, Vol.24 (5), p.365-371
Main Authors: Jiao, Qun G., Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Libraries
Affective Behavior
Anxiety
Barriers
Behavior Patterns
College students
Correlation
Environment
Exact sciences and technology
Experiential Learning
Grade Point Average
Graduate Students
Graduate studies
Higher Education
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Librarians
Libraries
Library and information science. General aspects
Library Anxiety
Library Equipment
Library Instruction
Library Personnel
Library Research
Library Skills
Measures (Individuals)
Mobility
Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
Native Language
Pearson Product Moment Correlation
Perfectionism
Postgraduate students
Psychological aspects
Psychological Patterns
Sciences and techniques of general use
Student Attitudes
University libraries
USA
Use
Use and user studies. Information needs
Users (Information)
Visual Aids
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Summary:This study investigates the relationship between three dimensions of perfectionism and five dimensions of library anxiety among graduate students. Students who maintain a perceived need to live up to the standards and expectations prescribed by other individuals tend to have higher levels of library anxiety.
ISSN:0099-1333
1879-1999
DOI:10.1016/S0099-1333(98)90073-8