VILLANUEVA, CZARAE JANA D.
SIR OMAR MAROHOMSALIC
BS PSYCHOLOGY 3-A PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
PERFECTIONISM
Please check (/) the number that indicates your level of agreement or disagreement with each
statement on a 5-point Likert Scale. Please keep in mind that all data gathered from this checklist will be
treated with the utmost confidentiality. You may refuse to answer anytime if you must.
Use the following scale to indicate your level of agreement/disagreement with each point:
5 = Strongly Agree
4 = Agree
3 = Neutral
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree
PERFECTIONISM
ACADEMICS 5 4 3 2 1
When I am working on a task, I can’t relax until it is perfect.
I want to excel at everything I do in school.
It makes me uneasy to see an error in my work.
I tend to do tasks earlier than others in order to ensure that
everything is perfect.
If someone does a task at school better than I do, I feel as if I failed
the entire task.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS 5 4 3 2 1
I have high expectations of those who are important to me.
I can’t help but notice even minor errors made by others.
I carefully select my friends.
I am eager to assist others in order to make things perfect.
I have high standards for those around me.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE 5 4 3 2 1
I am not satisfied with my appearance.
My appearance is far from my expectations.
I feel like my appearance is not good enough.
I am not happy with my appearance no matter how I dress.
It takes me a long time to fix myself so that I look presentable.
HOME AND ENVIRONMENT 5 4 3 2 1
I want to keep everything neat.
Being organized is very important to me.
I have a schedule to follow everyday.
Even when I do something very carefully, I often feel that it is not
quite right
I tend to get behind in my work because I repeat things over and
over.
SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 5 4 3 2 1
I hate being less than the best at any physical activity.
I can’t stop thinking about when I mess up.
I feel regret over things that are long past like failure.
I have extremely high goals.
I strive to be the best at everything that I do.
HYGIENE AND HEALTH 5 4 3 2 1
I am very self-conscious about my health.
I tend to repeat things over and over again until I become satisfied.
I have a complete skin care routine that I need to follow everyday.
I get frustrated when I miss doing even a single thing on my
everyday routine.
I lose my appetite when my food is not as organized as how I
wanted it to be.
CONSTRUCT: PERFECTIONISM
In psychology, perfectionism is a broad personality style characterized by a person's concern
with striving for flawlessness and perfection, which is accompanied by critical self-evaluations and
concerns about the opinions of others (Stoeber, 2016)
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFECTIONISM: FROST’S MODEL
Perfectionism is a condition in which an individual has high personal standards for their own
behavior and actions, at times, has the same expectations for others. Perfectionists want or expect
everything to be flawless (Oxford Review, 2017). According to Frost’s Model, perfectionists are
individuals who set unrealistically high standards for themselves and judge themselves harshly if they do
not meet those standards. They believe that their parents will harshly judge them for making mistakes,
and they tend to associate these mistakes with failure. Perfectionists may also be preoccupied with
order and organization, and may feel unconditionally dissatisfied with tasks they complete (Lippman,
2021). Perfectionism can impact many areas of a person’s life, and these areas are often referred to as
domains. Sometimes, perfectionism affects only one domain, while other times, it impacts multiple
domains (Good Therapy, 2019).
Academics: People who are perfectionists in school or at work may take longer than others to complete
a task. They may also avoid starting a task they do not feel confident in. This is often due to a desire to
complete the task perfectly.
Interpersonal Relationships: Perfectionism can lead to people imposing unrealistic standards on their
loved ones, bringing extra stress and pressure into the relationship.
Physical Appearance: Perfectionism can cause someone to obsess over their personal grooming or style.
They may take hours deciding what to wear or how to style their hair. Perfectionism surrounding
physical appearance can also lead to eating disorders or exercise addiction.
Home and Environment: This may include the need for one’s house or yard to be immaculate at all
times. It can cause an individual to spend a significant amount of time and energy keeping their
immediate surroundings tidy or in accordance with their aesthetic standards.
Sports and Physical Activity: Sports and athletics frequently foster or exacerbate perfectionism. In
individual sports, such as gymnastics or track, perfectionism may be especially prevalent, since the
athlete is often competing against oneself.
Hygiene and Health: Ironically, perfectionism may cause health issues. For instance, someone may stop
brushing their teeth because they failed to do so once. Perfectionism may also lead to eating disorders
like orthorexia nervosa, in which individuals feel compelled to stick to a rigidly healthy diet.
REFERENCES:
Good Therapy (2019). Domains of Perfectionism. Good Therapy. https://goodtherapy.org/perfectionism
/domains-of-perfectionism
Oxford Review (2017). Perfectionism: The different types of perfectionist and how they cope.
The OR Briefings. https://oxford-review.com/perfectionism
Lippman, B. L. (2021). Problematizing Perfectionism: A Closer Look at the Perfectionism Construct.
Applied Psychology Opus. https://wp.nyu.edu/steinhardt-appsych_opus/
Stoeber, J. (2016). Perfectionsim. Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences.
https://www.link.springer.com/perfectionism.
