The transdiagnostic process of perfectionism = El proceso transdiagnóstico del perfeccionismo
Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: The transdiagnostic approach to theory and treatment of psychological disorders is gainingincreasing interest. A transdiagnostic process is one that occurs across disorders and explainstheir onset or maintenance. The purpose of this review is to provide evidence that perfectionism isa transdiagnostic process that it is elevated in anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, obsessivecompulsive personality disorder and somatoform disorders. Data are also reviewed to showthat perfectionism can explain aetiology as it is a prospective predictor of depression and eatingdisorders. Perfectionism is also demonstrated to predict poorer outcome to treatment for anxietydisorders, eating disorders and depression, suggesting the need for specific treatment of perfectionism.Evidence is provided to demonstrate that perfectionism can be successfully treated with cognitivebehavioural therapy which results in reduction in psychopathologies. Clinical guidelines areoutlined to assist in treatment planning for individuals with elevated perfectionism.
Authors: Sarah J. Egan, Tracey D. Wade, Roz Shafran
Institutions: Curtin University, Flinders University, University of Reading
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1548050130