An Analysis of the Relationship Between Perfectionism, Stress Perception, and Stress Management among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

Richardson, Mike

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Richardson, Mike. An Analysis of the Relationship Between Perfectionism, Stress Perception, and Stress Management Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. . 1211. uindy.palni-palci-staging.notch8.cloud/concern/etds/9bf5d397-b53b-477a-a4a3-63a78be7caf8?locale=en.

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R. Mike. (1211). An Analysis of the Relationship Between Perfectionism, Stress Perception, and Stress Management among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. https://uindy.palni-palci-staging.notch8.cloud/concern/etds/9bf5d397-b53b-477a-a4a3-63a78be7caf8?locale=en

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Richardson, Mike. An Analysis of the Relationship Between Perfectionism, Stress Perception, and Stress Management Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. 1211. https://uindy.palni-palci-staging.notch8.cloud/concern/etds/9bf5d397-b53b-477a-a4a3-63a78be7caf8?locale=en.

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Richardson, Mike

Abstract

Perfectionism consists of high standards and hyper-critical self-evaluation. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students are required to meet highly competitive admissions processes and rigorous academic expectations. Unsurprisingly, DPT students experience increased stress levels during their academic tenure. There is a limited understanding of how successful these students are at managing the increased stress, especially among perfectionists. In this non-experimental, cross-sectional study, participants completed perfectionism, stress perception, and stress management validated measures. Results demonstrated that this sample was composed of 41.10% Adaptive Perfectionists and 25.15% Maladaptive Perfectionists. There was a moderate, direct association of perceived stress and the perfectionism discrepancy measure (rs = .51, p < .01). The perceived stress and perfectionism subtype logistic regression model was statisticallysignificant, χ2(1) = 18.73, p < .01. Additionally, there was a weak, indirect association between stress management and the perfectionism discrepancy measure (rs = -.38, p < .01). The stress management and perfectionism subtype logistic regression model was statistically-significant, χ2(1) = 14.40, p < .01. DPT students who are Maladaptive Perfectionists may be at greater risk for stress-related concerns. Baseline measures of perfectionism, stress perception, and stress management may inform curricular decisions regarding placement and sequencing of stress management interventions. Additionally, these measures may assist educators with identifying at-risk students and monitoring student response to stress management interventions. DPT students who are able to effectively manage stress may ultimately have greater well-being and lower rates of burnout.

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