A preliminary investigation of the mediating roles of self-compassion and emotion dysregulation in the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

Sher, A; Wootton, BM; Paparo, J

A preliminary investigation of the mediating roles of self-compassion and emotion dysregulation in the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

Sher, A Wootton, BM Paparo, J

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Citation:: J Clin Psychol, 2024, 80, (3), pp. 591-609
Issue Date:: 2024-03

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dc.contributor.author	Sher, A
dc.contributor.author	Wootton, BM
dc.contributor.author	Paparo, J
dc.date.accessioned	2024-07-18T03:52:43Z
dc.date.available	2023-12-27
dc.date.available	2024-07-18T03:52:43Z
dc.date.issued	2024-03
dc.identifier.citation	J Clin Psychol, 2024, 80, (3), pp. 591-609
dc.identifier.issn	0021-9762
dc.identifier.issn	1097-4679
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/179779
dc.description.abstract	INTRODUCTION: Recent research has highlighted an association between maladaptive perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not well understood. The primary aim of this preliminary study was to investigate whether self-compassion and emotion dysregulation independently mediated this relationship. The secondary aim was to determine whether serial mediation existed between these factors. Whether these relations held for overall obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms, versus distinct dimensions of OCD, was also of interest. METHOD: Three hundred and ninety-two university students (Mage = 21.81, SD = 8.01), predominantly female (79.18%), participated in an online questionnaire that included a dimensional measure of OCD. Scales assessing maladaptive perfectionism, self-compassion, emotion dysregulation, and negative emotion states were also included. RESULTS: Greater maladaptive perfectionism was related to more severe OCD. Emotion dysregulation, but not self-compassion, independently mediated this relationship. A serial mediation relationship was found, in that greater maladaptive perfectionism was associated with lower self-compassion, which was linked to greater emotion dysregulation, and in turn related to more severe OC behaviors. In addition, distinct patterns emerged for separate OC dimensions. CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight emotion regulation and self-compassion as potential targets for OCD prevention, especially in individuals with symptoms in the symmetry and unacceptable thoughts dimensions.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	WILEY
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dc.subject	1701 Psychology, 1702 Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Clinical Psychology
dc.subject.classification	3202 Clinical sciences
dc.subject.classification	5201 Applied and developmental psychology
dc.subject.classification	5203 Clinical and health psychology
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Self-Compassion
dc.subject.mesh	Perfectionism
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
dc.subject.mesh	Compulsive Behavior
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Compulsive Behavior
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Perfectionism
dc.subject.mesh	Self-Compassion
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Self-Compassion
dc.subject.mesh	Perfectionism
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
dc.subject.mesh	Compulsive Behavior
dc.title	A preliminary investigation of the mediating roles of self-compassion and emotion dysregulation in the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	80
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
utslib.for	1702 Cognitive Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
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Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: Recent research has highlighted an association between maladaptive perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not well understood. The primary aim of this preliminary study was to investigate whether self-compassion and emotion dysregulation independently mediated this relationship. The secondary aim was to determine whether serial mediation existed between these factors. Whether these relations held for overall obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms, versus distinct dimensions of OCD, was also of interest. METHOD: Three hundred and ninety-two university students (Mage = 21.81, SD = 8.01), predominantly female (79.18%), participated in an online questionnaire that included a dimensional measure of OCD. Scales assessing maladaptive perfectionism, self-compassion, emotion dysregulation, and negative emotion states were also included. RESULTS: Greater maladaptive perfectionism was related to more severe OCD. Emotion dysregulation, but not self-compassion, independently mediated this relationship. A serial mediation relationship was found, in that greater maladaptive perfectionism was associated with lower self-compassion, which was linked to greater emotion dysregulation, and in turn related to more severe OC behaviors. In addition, distinct patterns emerged for separate OC dimensions. CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight emotion regulation and self-compassion as potential targets for OCD prevention, especially in individuals with symptoms in the symmetry and unacceptable thoughts dimensions.

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