Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Perfectionistic Self-Presentation Scale in University Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

4 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities,Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

5 Professor, Department of Health Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, 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: perfectionist self-promotion, non-display of imperfection, and non-disclosure of imperfection. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of this instrument among Iranian university students.
Method: This descriptive evaluative study in the field of psychometrics involved 404 undergraduate students (68.8% female) from Shahid Beheshti University, selected through convenience sampling. In addition to the PSPS, participants completed scales measuring dimensions of perfectionism, a short form of self-compassion, fear of negative evaluation, levels of self-criticism, depression, anxiety, stress, and social phobia inventory. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27 and the R programming language.
Results: Results from the confirmatory factor analysis indicated a favorable fit for a three-factor model of the Persian version of the Perfectionistic Self-Presentation Scale. The average variance extracted (AVE) and composite reliability (CR) demonstrated acceptable convergent validity for this scale. Correlation coefficients between the PSPS subscales and measures of perfectionism, fear of negative evaluation, social phobia, self-criticism, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS), and the short form of the Self-Compassion Scale indicated that this instrument possesses acceptable convergent and divergent validity. The reliability coefficients (Cronbach's alpha) for perfectionistic self-promotion, non-display of imperfection, non-disclosure of imperfection, and the total score were 0.84, 0.82, 0.75, and 0.90, respectively. Additionally, test-retest reliability over a three-week interval for these three factors and the total score were 0.81, 0.84, 0.84, and 0.90, respectively.
Discussion and Conclusion: The Persian version of the PSPS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing individual differences in perfectionistic self-presentation among Iranian students and is suitable for research purposes.

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