完全主義の類型とストレスとの関連の検討

This study examines the relationship between perfectionism and stress by predicting the possibility that multi-dimensional perfectionism can exist within individuals and investigating retention patterns among individuals in terms of multi-dimensional perfectionism. A questionnaire survey was administered to 355 university students. Data were analyzed using cluster analysis. The result indicated eight types of perfectionism and demonstrated the relationship between these types and stress. An interview survey of three participants was then implemented for each type of perfectionism, thereby examining cognitive tendencies when encountering stress situations. The results suggested that tendencies to self-reproach and self-deprecate were observed for types with high levels of Socially-Prescribed Perfectionism (SPP) and stress reaction. Furthermore, a tendency in types with high levels of Other-Oriented Perfectionism (OOP) to attribute the cause of stress to others was observed, possibly associated with relieving stress reaction. The findings also imply that attempts to cope with the stress situation itself were observed in types with high levels of stress reaction, whereas attempts to cope with one’s emotions were noted in types with low levels of stress reaction.