PERFECTIONISM’S ROLE IN SHAPING ADOLESCENTS’ PERCEPTION OF SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS Cover Image

PERFECTIONISM’S ROLE IN SHAPING ADOLESCENTS’ PERCEPTION OF SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS
PERFECTIONISM’S ROLE IN SHAPING ADOLESCENTS’ PERCEPTION OF SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS

Author(s): Alexandra Iulia M. Bunea, Lavinia E. Damian-Ilea, Oana Benga
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Comparative Psychology, Clinical psychology
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: perfectionistic strivings; perfectionistic concerns; support from friends; adolescents; longitudinal;

Summary/Abstract: Perfectionism is theorized to be affected by one’s relationships, but also negatively impacting relationships with others. The present study explores the longitudinal associations between perfectionism and perceived support from friends, on a sample of two hundred and sixty-one adolescents (mage = 17.6 years), using a cross-lagged panel design with two waves. Results showed that perfectionistic concerns contribute to relative decreases in adolescents’ perceived support from friends. The present results support the model of perfectionism social disconnection, indicating that perfectionistic concerns may interfere with adolescents’ perceptions on friendships.

  • Issue Year: 70/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 103-119
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English
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