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In this study, psychometric qualities of multidimensional perfectionism scale (MPS) were evaluated.Method: Persian version of perfectionism inventory was completed by 48 adults (24 females and 24 males). The sample was selected by cluster random sampling from Sarcheshmeh adult inhabitants. Reliability of the scale was assessed by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Then 260 adults completed perfectionism inventory. Factor analysis was applied to data as an index of construct validity.Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient indicated that perfectionism inventory could demonstrate an acceptable reliability. In addition, investigation showed a significant validity. Factor analysis indicated that this measure has one factor in line with other databases in this regard.Conclusion: MPS has an acceptable reliability and validity and showed acceptable psychometric qualities. However, in this research only one of three factors (self-oriented perfectionism) that constructors proposed (self- oriented, other-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism) was validated.
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com Article type: Original Article Article history: Received: 20 Jul 2013 Revised: 18 Sep 2013 Accepted: 5 Oct 2013 Keywords: PerfectionismMPS Perfectionism InventoryPsychometric Qualities <H3>Introduction</H3> Perfectionism is characterized by endeavor for flawlessness and setting of excessively high standards for performance with a tendency for overly critical evaluations of one’s behavior (Flett &amp; Hewitt, 2002).
Moreover, perfectionism explained as a structure in which it causes the person to experience negative feelings as a consequence and setting goals that are out of range (Frost, Marten, Lahart &amp; Rosenblate, 1990).
Among several measures of perfectionism, the most widely used and extensively researched is the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (Hewitt &amp; Flett, 1991).
The construct of perfectionism traditionally considered as being both causal and maintaining factors of a variety of psychological conditions (Shafran &amp; Mansell, 2001).
The adaptive form of perfectionism that is also called benign typically involves high self- imposed, personal standards (PS), while the latter (also called problematic) includes self-critical evaluative concerns (EC) involving excessive concern over mistakes and doubts about actions (Dunkley, Blankstein, Masheb, &amp; Grilo, 2006).
(1990) Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) or the Hewitt, Flett, Turnbull- Donovan, and Mikail (1991) Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (HMPS)which proves that these measures are closely related (Frost, Heimberg, Holt, Mattia, &amp; Neubauer, 1993).
However, recent views have strongly regarded perfectionism as multidimensional in nature (Terry- Short, Owens, Slade &amp; Dewey, 1995).
In addition to self-oriented perfectionism that included behavioral, motivational, and cognitive components, Hewitt &amp; Flett (1991) outlined two interpersonal dimensions of perfectionism known as other-oriented perfectionism and socially prescribed perfectionism.