Self-Compassion as a Mediator Between Perfectionism and Personal Growth Initiative
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RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Self-Compassion as a Mediator Between Perfectionism and Personal Growth Initiative Jofel D. Umandap1,2
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Lota A. Teh1
Received: 11 September 2019 / Accepted: 25 July 2020 Ó National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) India 2020
Abstract Personal growth and positive change are areas of great interest in psychology. This study examined the mediating influence of self-compassion on the relationship between two types of perfectionism and personal growth initiative in a sample of Filipino adults (N = 351). Findings suggest that those high in conscientious perfectionism, considered as adaptive perfectionism, are more likely to have self-compassion; and through high levels of selfcompassion, are more likely to develop personal growth initiative. On the other hand, those high in self-evaluative perfectionism, considered maladaptive, are far less likely to have self-compassion; and through lower levels of selfcompassion, are less likely to develop personal growth initiative. Implications for theory and practice, as well as suggestions for further research, are discussed. Keywords Self-compassion Perfectionism Personal growth initiative Self-actualization Adults
Introduction Theorists and researchers (Maslow, 1967; Rogers, 1959; Ryan & Deci, 2000) posit that the aspiration for personal growth and development is a defining human characteristic.
& Jofel D. Umandap [email protected] 1
Psychology Department, School of Social Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University, 3/F Leong Hall, C. P. Garcia Ave. (Formerly Katipunan Ave.), Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Present Address: Bulatao Center for Psychological Services, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Importance is placed on continuously furthering one’s capacities, and there seems to be an imperative to better oneself, such that improvement strivings are viewed as inevitable (Sedikides & Hepper, 2009). This orientation sometimes cultivates the notion of perfection as an ideal, and tends to overlook humans as inherently flawed beings. Though perfectionism has been linked to productivity (Corrie & Palmer, 2014), achievement (Stoeber & Rambow, 2007), and personal growth (Stoeber & Corr, 2016), uncompromising and exacting standards inherent in perfectionism may allow little space for missteps. Some assert that in perfectionism, the costs outweigh the benefits, given its links with psychopathology and impaired well-being (Flett & Hewitt, 2015b). Notably, self-compassion research has been flourishing. The construct has been linked to motivation (Williams, Stark, & Foster, 2008), achievement (Neff, Hsieh, & Dejitterat, 2005), and personal growth (Neff, Kirkpatrick, & Rude, 2007). Self-compassion is important when one is faced with personal inadequacies and failures, or when one must contend with common life experiences that bring about physical or emotional pain (Neff & Vonk, 2009). Personal Growth Initiative Personal growth initiative is an individual’s active, intentional, and continuous desire for positive self
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