Perfectionism in Childhood and Adolescence

Gordon L. Flett, PhD is professor in the department of psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada, where he holds a Canada Research Chair in Personality amp amp Health and is also director of the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. Dr. Flett is most recognized for his seminal contributions to research and theory on the role of perfectionism in pathology. His other research interests include the study of feelings of mattering to others in health and well-being, and the nature and correlates of suicidality in the elderly. Dr. Flett is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, which has cited him as one of the top 25 most productive authors in psychology.Paul L. Hewitt, PhD is a professor in the department of psychology at the University of British Columbia. He is a registered clinical psychologist, and his research focuses primarily on personality vulnerabilities and their implications for psychological difficulties among adults, adolescents, and children. Dr. Hewitt is a fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and of the Association's Section on Clinical Psychology. He was cited as one of the top Canadian clinical psychology professors for research productivity, and was awarded the Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Science by the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Hewitt has published over 3 research papers, books, and chapters on perfectionism, psychopathology, and psychotherapy.

Flett and Hewitt have been at the forefront of research on perfectionism for more than 3 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 amp rsquo s developing perfectionism. With nearly 2 % 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

• Introduction: Perfectionism in Childhood and AdolescencePart I. Perfectionism: A Multifaceted ConstructChapter : Core Themes and DefinitionsChapter 2: Perfectionism in Children and Adolescents: A Historical PerspectiveChapter 3: The Emergence and Prevalence of Perfectionism in ChildrenChapter 4: The Comprehensive Model of Perfectionistic Behavior in Children and AdolescentsChapter 5: Keys to Understanding Perfectionistic ChildrenChapter : Measures of Perfectionism Part II. The Development of Perfectionism and its Expression in Academic and Social ContextsChapter 7: The Development of PerfectionismChapter 8: Perfectionism and Problems in Learning, Performance, and AchievementChapter 9: Interpersonal and Psychosocial Aspects of PerfectionismPart III. Clinical Considerations Chapter : Perfectionism and DepressionChapter : Perfectionism and the Suicidal AdolescentChapter 2: The Treatment of Perfectionism in Children and AdolescentsChapter 3: Building Adaptability and Resilience in the Perfectionistic ChildReferencesIndexAbout the Authors