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    A randomised controlled trial of face to face versus pure online self-help cognitive behavioural treatment for perfectionism

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    Egan, Sarah
    van Noort, E.
    Chee, A.
    Kane, Robert
    Hoiles, Kimberley
    Shafran, R.
    Wade, T.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Egan, S. and van Noort, E. and Chee, A. and Kane, R. and Hoiles, K. and Shafran, R. and Wade, T. 2014. A randomised controlled trial of face to face versus pure online self-help cognitive behavioural treatment for perfectionism. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 63: pp. 107-113.
    Source Title
    Behaviour Research and Therapy
    DOI
    10.1016/j.brat.2014.09.009
    ISSN
    0005-7967
    School
    School of Psychology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24999
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Previous research has shown cognitive-behavioural treatment (CBT) to be effective in reducing perfectionism. The present study investigated the efficacy of two formats of CBT for perfectionism (CBT-P), face-to-face and pure online self-help, in reducing perfectionism and associated psychological symptoms. Participants were randomly allocated to face-to-face CBT-P (n = 18), pure online self-help CBT-P (n = 16), or a waitlist control period (n = 18). There was no significant change for the waitlist group on any of the outcome measures at the end of treatment. Both the face-to-face and pure online self-help groups reported significant reductions at the end of treatment for the perfectionism variables which were maintained at the 6-month follow-up. The face-to-face group also reported significant reductions over this time in depression, anxiety, and stress, and a significant pre-post increase in self-esteem, all of which were maintained at the 6-month follow-up. In contrast, the pure online self-help group showed no significant changes on these outcomes. The face-to-face group was statistically superior to the pure online self-help group at follow-up on the perfectionism measures, concern over mistakes and personal standards. The results show promising evidence for CBT for perfectionism, especially when offered face to face, where sustained benefit across a broad range of outcomes can be expected.

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