A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire
[Background] Perfectionism is often defined as the strive for achievement and high standards, but can also lead to negative consequences. In addition to affecting performance and interpersonal relationships, perfectionism can result in mental distress. A number of different self-report measures have...
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| author | Allison Parks Jakob Clason van de Leur Marcus Strååt Fredrik Elfving Gerhard Andersson Per Carlbring Roz Shafran Alexander Rozental |
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| description | [Background] Perfectionism is often defined as the strive for achievement and high standards, but can also lead to negative consequences. In addition to affecting performance and interpersonal relationships, perfectionism can result in mental distress. A number of different self-report measures have been put forward to assess perfectionism. Specifically intended for clinical practice and research, the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire (CPQ) was developed and is presently available in English and Persian. To promote its use in additional contexts, the current study has translated and investigated the psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the CPQ. [Method] A Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to examine the best fit with data, using a priori-models and a sample of treatment-seeking participants screened for eligibility to receive Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (n = 223). [Results] The results indicated a lack of fit with data. A two-factor structure without the two reversed items (2 and 8) exhibited the best fit, perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns, but still had poor structural validity. Correlations with self-report measures of perfectionism, depression, anxiety, dysfunctional beliefs, self-criticism, quality of life, and self-compassion were all in the expected directions. Eight-week test-retest correlation was Pearson r = .62, 95% Confidence Interval [.45, .74], using data from 72 participants in the wait-list control, and the internal consistency for the CPQ, once removing the reversely scored items, was Cronbach’s α = .72. [Conclusion] The CPQ can be used as a self-report measure in Swedish, but further research on its structural validity is needed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c207ddc09a14c18a4d9b358ba638b3e2023-01-02T02:18:46ZengPsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for PsychologyClinical Psychology in Europe2625-34102021-12-013410.32872/cpe.4581cpe.4581A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism QuestionnaireAllison Parks0Jakob Clason van de Leur1Marcus Strååt2Fredrik Elfving3Gerhard Andersson4Per Carlbring5Roz Shafran6Alexander Rozental7https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1019-0245Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenPBM, Stockholm, SwedenPRIMA Barn och Vuxenpsykiatri AB, Stockholm, SwedenDepartment of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SwedenDepartment of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenDepartment of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SwedenGreat Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United KingdomDepartment of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden[Background] Perfectionism is often defined as the strive for achievement and high standards, but can also lead to negative consequences. In addition to affecting performance and interpersonal relationships, perfectionism can result in mental distress. A number of different self-report measures have been put forward to assess perfectionism. Specifically intended for clinical practice and research, the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire (CPQ) was developed and is presently available in English and Persian. To promote its use in additional contexts, the current study has translated and investigated the psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the CPQ. [Method] A Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to examine the best fit with data, using a priori-models and a sample of treatment-seeking participants screened for eligibility to receive Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (n = 223). [Results] The results indicated a lack of fit with data. A two-factor structure without the two reversed items (2 and 8) exhibited the best fit, perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns, but still had poor structural validity. Correlations with self-report measures of perfectionism, depression, anxiety, dysfunctional beliefs, self-criticism, quality of life, and self-compassion were all in the expected directions. Eight-week test-retest correlation was Pearson r = .62, 95% Confidence Interval [.45, .74], using data from 72 participants in the wait-list control, and the internal consistency for the CPQ, once removing the reversely scored items, was Cronbach’s α = .72. [Conclusion] The CPQ can be used as a self-report measure in Swedish, but further research on its structural validity is needed.https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/4581perfectionismswedishpsychometricsclinical perfectionism questionnaireconfirmatory factor analysis |
| spellingShingle | Allison Parks Jakob Clason van de Leur Marcus Strååt Fredrik Elfving Gerhard Andersson Per Carlbring Roz Shafran Alexander Rozental A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire Clinical Psychology in Europe perfectionism swedish psychometrics clinical perfectionism questionnaire confirmatory factor analysis |
| title | A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire |
| title_full | A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire |
| title_fullStr | A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire |
| title_short | A Self-Report Measure of Perfectionism: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Swedish Version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire |
| title_sort | self report measure of perfectionism a confirmatory factor analysis of the swedish version of the clinical perfectionism questionnaire |
| topic | perfectionism swedish psychometrics clinical perfectionism questionnaire confirmatory factor analysis |
| url | https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/4581 |
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