Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale: Developing shorter versions using an Australian sample

Nigar G Khawaja; Kerry Ann Armstrong

doi:10.1080/10519990500048611

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Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale: Developing shorter versions using an Australian sample

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Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale: Developing shorter versions using an Australian sample

Nigar G Khawaja and Kerry Ann Armstrong

Australian Journal of Psychology, Vol.57(2), pp.129-138

2005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10519990500048611

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functional and dysfunctional perfectionism

multidimensional perfectionism

The factor structure, psychometric properties and clinical utility of the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) developed by Frost, Martin, Lahart, and Rosenblate (1990) is investigated for the first time on the basis of an Australian sample. Consistent with recent studies, four dimensions instead of the original six emerged as a result of exploratory factor analysis. Retaining 24 items out of the original 35 items refined the scale. This brief version is referred to as FMPS-24 item. Further investigations resulted in a shortened form of the scale (FMPS-R), which highlighted the presence of two purer dimensions, functional and dysfunctional perfectionism, using a limited number of items. The overall 24-item measure, its four subscales and the functional and dysfunctional dimensions of perfectionism had high internal consistency and correlated with other established measures of perfectionism, anxiety and depression. In general, the FMPS-24 item and FMPS-R are psychometrically sound instruments of potential value and utility in studying the construct of perfectionism and its links with personality and psychopathology.

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Title: Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale: Developing shorter versions using an Australian sample
Authors: Nigar G Khawaja (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Kerry Ann Armstrong (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Australian Journal of Psychology, Vol.57(2), pp.129-138
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Date published: 2005
DOI: 10.1080/10519990500048611
ISSN: 0004-9530
Copyright note: Copyright © 2005 The Authors. This is the accepted version of the following article: Khawaja, N. G. and Armstrong, K. A. (2005), Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale: Developing shorter versions using an Australian sample. Australian Journal of Psychology, 57: 129-138. doi:10.1080/10519990500048611, which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10519990500048611
Organisation Unit: Road Safety Research Collaboration; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450709002621
Output Type: Journal article

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