Is perfectionism always unhealthy? Examining the moderating effects of psychological flexibility and self-compassion.
Clarissa W OngEric B LeeJulie M PetersenMichael E LevinMichael P TwohigPublished in: Journal of clinical psychology (2021)
Our results support the utility of practicing psychological flexibility and/or self-compassion for people with average and high levels of perfectionism. Limitations include using a cross-sectional design and nonclinical sample.