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

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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)

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

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  • Lingyu Chen & Mingtian Zhong & Xiyu Cao & Xinhu Jin & Yang Wang & Yu Ling & Weihong Cen & Xiongzhao Zhu & Shuqiao Yao & Xifu Zheng & Jinyao Yi, 2017. "Stress and Self-Esteem Mediate the Relationships between Different Categories of Perfectionism and Life Satisfaction," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 12(3), pages 593-605, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:12:y:2017:i:3:d:10.1007_s11482-016-9478-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-016-9478-3
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