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    A randomised controlled trial of group cognitive behavioural therapy for perfectionism

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    Authors
    Handley, Alicia
    Egan, Sarah
    Kane, Robert
    Rees, Clare
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Handley, A. and Egan, S. and Kane, R. and Rees, C. 2015. A randomised controlled trial of group cognitive behavioural therapy for perfectionism. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 68: pp. 37-47.
    Source Title
    Behaviour Research and Therapy
    DOI
    10.1016/j.brat.2015.02.006
    ISSN
    0005-7967
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/10394
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Perfectionism is associated with symptoms of anxiety disorders, eating disorders and mood disorders. Treatments targeting perfectionism may reduce the symptoms of these disorders (Egan, Wade, & Shafran, 2011). This study is the first randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for perfectionism. Forty-two participants with elevated perfectionism and a range of anxiety, eating and mood disorders were randomised to group CBT for perfectionism or a waitlist control. The treatment group reported significantly greater pre-post reductions in perfectionism, symptoms of depression, eating disorders, social anxiety, anxiety sensitivity and rumination, as well as significantly greater pre-post increases in self-esteem and quality of life compared to the waitlist control group. The impact of treatment on most of these outcomes was mediated by pre-post change in perfectionism (Concern over Mistakes). Treatment gains were reliable and clinically significant, and were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Findings support group CBT for perfectionism being an efficacious treatment for perfectionism and related psychopathology, as well as increasing self-esteem and quality of life.

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