Date of Award:
5-1993
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Jay R. Skidmore
Committee
Jay R. Skidmore
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perfectionism and social anxiety in general as well as social phobia, specifically. Subjects completed the Personal Standards Scale, the Fear of Negative Evaluation scale, and the Social Phobia and Agoraphobia Inventory. Results indicated that neurotic perfectionism is positively associated with both general social anxiety and social phobia. Moreover, the neurotic elements of perfectionism -- "concern over making mistakes" and "doubts about actions" -- appeared to be better predictors of social anxiety than high performance standards alone. Differences between social phobia and social anxiety secondary to agoraphobia as related to perfectionism were addressed, and directions for future research are discussed.
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Recommended Citation
Craig, Douglas E., "Perfectionism in Social Anxiety: Cognitive and Behavioral Correlates" (1993). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 6069.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/6069
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