The current study was conducted to investigate the associations among multidimensional perfectionism, suicidal ideation, and the interpersonal theory of suicide. The author's primary purpose was to focus on the mediating effects of the social dimensions of suicidality (thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness) on suicidal ideation and social dimensions of perfectionism (other-oriented and socially prescribed). A sample of 266 undergraduate and graduate students at a large southeastern university completed the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire, Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (Worst), Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (Current), Psychological Distress Index, Beck Hopelessness Scale, and demographic measures. Analysis confirmed that all perfectionism dimensions were positively associated with suicidal ideation. Thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness were positively association with suicidal ideation, as expected. Mediation analyses revealed partial mediation by perceived burdensomeness of socially prescribed perfectionism and suicidal ideation and self-oriented perfectionism and suicidal ideation. Perceived burdensomeness fully mediated the relationship between other-oriented perfectionism and suicidal ideation. Thwarted belongingness fully mediated the relationship between other-oriented perfectionism, socially prescribed perfectionism, and self-oriented perfectionism, respectively, with suicidal ideation. Results suggest social isolation is at play when perfectionists are experiencing suicidal ideation Particularly, perfectionists who believe others have unrealistic standards of perfection as well as perfectionists who have unrealistic standards of perfection for others may experience perceptions that they are unable to fit into social groups due to these standards. Clinicians working with perfectionist clients should target not only maladaptive thinking, but also interpersonal interactions. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. / Spring Semester 2018. / March 07, 2018. / college students, ideation, interpersonal theory of suicide, multidimensional perfectionism, perfectionism, suicide / Includes bibliographical references. / Martin Swanbrow Becker, Professor Directing Thesis; Steven Pfeiffer, Committee Member; Shengli Dong, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_653474 |
| Contributors | Morpeth, Julia Erin (author), Becker, Martin Swanbrow (professor directing thesis), Pfeiffer, Steven I. (committee member), Dong, Shengli (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Education (degree granting college), Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems (degree granting departmentdgg) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text, doctoral thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (67 pages), computer, application/pdf |
Page generated in 0.0014 seconds