Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
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Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Professor, Department of Health Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Abstract
Introduction: Perfectionist self-presentation refers to the desire to conceal weaknesses and defects and to present a favorable image of oneself. the perfectionist self-presentation scale measures the different dimensions of this component through three subscales of perfectionist self-promotion, non-display of imperfection, and non-disclosure of imperfection. The present study was conducted to determine the psychometric properties of this tool among Iranian university students.
Method: This was a descriptive-evaluative study. participants were 404 (68.8% female) undergraduate students of Shahid Beheshti University were selected through convenience sampling and, in addition to the PSPS, completed scales of perfectionism dimensions, short form of self-compassion, fear of negative evaluation, levels of self-criticism, depression, anxiety, stress, and social phobia inventory. Data were analyzed in SPSS-27 software, and R program.
Results: Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a favorable fit of a three-factor model of the Persian version of perfectionistic self-presentation scale. The average variance extracted (AVE) and composite validity (CR) indicate acceptable convergent validity of this scale. Correlation coefficients of PSPS subscales with perfectionism, fear of negative evaluation, social phobia, self-criticism, DASS, and the short form of self-compassion scale showed that this instrument has acceptable convergent and divergent validity. The reliability of the perfectionistic self-promotion, non-display of imperfection, and non-disclosure of imperfection, and the total score based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient were 0.84, 0.82, 0.75, and 0.90 respectively. Also, the test-retest reliability for these three factors and the total score with a 3-week interval were calculated as 0.81, 0.84, 0.84, and 0.90 respectively.
Conclusion: The Persian version of the PSPS is a valid and reliable tool for measuring individual differences in levels of perfectionistic self-presentation among Iranian students and can be used for clinical evaluation and research purposes.
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