Perfectionism, Coping, and Underachievement in Gifted Adolescents: Avoidance vs. Approach Orientations

Perfectionism, Coping, and Underachievement in Gifted Adolescents: Avoidance vs. Approach Orientations

Perfectionism can influence how one approaches challenges and deals with setbacks, and, consequently, can inhibit or facilitate achievement. The present study (1) explored the relationship between Frost’s six dimensions of perfectionism and five types of coping strategies; (2) examined how dimension...

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Main Authors: Emily Mofield, Megan Parker Peters, Sumita Chakraborti-Ghosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Education Sciences
Subjects:
perfectionism
coping
gifted
underachievement
positive strivings
evaluative concerns
approach coping
avoidance coping
academic stress
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/6/3/21

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