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A self-report measure of perfectionism: A confirmatory factor analysis of the Swedish version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire

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Parks, Allison
van de Leur, Jakob Clason
Strååt, Marcus
Elfving, Fredrik
Andersson, Gerhard
Carlbring, Per
Shafran, Roz
Rozental, Alexander

Abstract / 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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perfectionism Swedish psychometrics Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire confirmatory factor analysis

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2021-12-23

Journal title

Clinical Psychology in Europe

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3

Issue

4

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Article e4581

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PsychOpen GOLD

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Parks, A., van de Leur, J. C., Strååt, M., Elfving, F., Andersson, G., Carlbring, P., Shafran, R., & Rozental, A. (2021). A self-report measure of perfectionism: A confirmatory factor analysis of the Swedish version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire. Clinical Psychology in Europe, 3(4), Article e4581. https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.4581
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Parks, Allison
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    van de Leur, Jakob Clason
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Strååt, Marcus
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Elfving, Fredrik
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Andersson, Gerhard
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Carlbring, Per
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Shafran, Roz
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Rozental, Alexander
  • PsychArchives acquisition timestamp
    2022-04-14T11:19:40Z
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    2022-04-14T11:19:40Z
  • Date of first publication
    2021-12-23
  • Abstract / 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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  • Publication status
    publishedVersion
  • Review status
    peerReviewed
  • Citation
    Parks, A., van de Leur, J. C., Strååt, M., Elfving, F., Andersson, G., Carlbring, P., Shafran, R., & Rozental, A. (2021). A self-report measure of perfectionism: A confirmatory factor analysis of the Swedish version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire. Clinical Psychology in Europe, 3(4), Article e4581. https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.4581
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  • ISSN
    2625-3410
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12034/5184
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    https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.5788
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    eng
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    PsychOpen GOLD
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    https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.4581
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    https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.5272
  • Keyword(s)
    perfectionism
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  • Keyword(s)
    Swedish
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  • Keyword(s)
    psychometrics
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  • Keyword(s)
    Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire
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  • Keyword(s)
    confirmatory factor analysis
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  • Dewey Decimal Classification number(s)
    150
  • Title
    A self-report measure of perfectionism: A confirmatory factor analysis of the Swedish version of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire
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  • DRO type
    article
  • Article number
    Article e4581
  • Issue
    4
  • Journal title
    Clinical Psychology in Europe
  • Volume
    3
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