Perfectionism in Childhood and Adolescence

A Developmental Approach

Gordon L Flett author Paul L Hewitt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:American Psychological Association

Published:8th Mar '22

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Perfectionism in Childhood and Adolescence cover

Perfectionism is growing more prevalent among young people today, with increasing numbers of children admitting they feel pressure to be, or appear to be, perfect.  

This book describes perfectionism's mental health costs and effects on achievement, explaining the myriad and often surprising ways children and adolescents exhibit perfectionism in their family, school, and social environments. Most important, the authors suggest clinical interventions to help perfectionistic children regain perspective, and accept their limitations.   
 
Authors Gordon L. Flett and Paul L. Hewitt expertly summarize relevant studies, demonstrating that perfectionism is pernicious and requires a complex and multi-faceted approach to prevention and treatment. A clinically-focused section rounds out the book, with concrete steps counselors and educators can take to help build resilience and adaptability.

2023 Prose Award Finalist

Flett and Hewitt have been at the forefront of research on perfectionism for more than 30 years. This book contains a thorough and well-researched summary of what they and others have learned about perfectionism in children, including its key features, how it develops, in what contexts it occurs, and how to treat it. This will be the go-to resource on perfectionism in children and adolescents. -- Randy O. Frost, PhD, Harold and Elsa Siipola Israel Professor Emeritus, Smith College, Northampton, MA, United States
Flett and Hewitt have done a thorough job of explaining the conceptual models and empirical evidence around the construct of perfectionism, in ways that are clear and easy to digest. -- Suniya S. Luthar, PhD, Founder & Executive Director, AC Groups, and Professor Emerita, Columbia University’s Teachers College, New York, NY, United States
Flett and Hewitt are the established experts in understanding perfectionism as a multidimensional factor in health, well-being, and, now, development. This book provides essential information to the educator, clinician, and parent in addressing a child’s developing perfectionism. With nearly 20% of U.S. high school youth seriously thinking about suicide, and an alarming increase in suicidality among Black girls in particular, this research empowers our capacity to do resilience and harm prevention work. -- Christine Wekerle, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Here, eminent authorities on perfectionism provide an essential guide and comprehensive account of key theory, research, and practice issues. A must-read for anyone interested in perfectionism and those who work with children and adolescents. -- Professor Andrew P. Hill, York St John University, York, United Kingdom
This book is invaluable for clinicians, researchers, students, and practitioners trying to navigate the perfectionism literature and learn how best to prevent the development of perfectionism and promote psychological well-being in perfectionistic children and young people. It is destined to become the standard reference on perfectionism in children and young people. -- Tracy C. Donachie, PhD, CPsychol, FHEA, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Newcastle University, York, United Kingdom

ISBN: 9781433833090

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385 pages