Publications by authors named "Viyona Khossousi"
Behav Cogn Psychother
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Perfectionism is linked to mental health issues, with two main dimensions: perfectionistic strivings (high standards) and perfectionistic concerns (fear of failure), impacting self-esteem in different ways.
- A systematic review analyzed 83 studies involving over 32,000 adults, finding a moderate negative correlation between self-esteem and perfectionistic concerns, while the link with perfectionistic strivings was negligible.
- The findings support a cognitive-behavioral understanding of clinical perfectionism and suggest that future studies should explore different treatments for perfectionism and low self-esteem.
