SONG Shang-gui 1, 2, ZHANG Mei-yan2. The Relationship between Perfectionism and Coping Style in University Students. [J]. Journal of University of Jinan(Social Science Edition) 19(2):69-72(2009)
SONG Shang-gui 1, 2, ZHANG Mei-yan2. The Relationship between Perfectionism and Coping Style in University Students. [J]. Journal of University of Jinan(Social Science Edition) 19(2):69-72(2009)DOI:
The Relationship between Perfectionism and Coping Style in University Students
Objective:To investigate the relationship between perfectionism and coping style in university students.Method:Perfectionism Scale for Chinese College Students and Coping Style Inventory were administered to 320 university students.Result:(1)The findings did not indicate significant grade differences in perfectionism of university students
but indicated significant gender differences.Males scored significantly higher than females in CMD and PEC
while females scored significantly higher than males in Organization.(2)CMD and Organization were significantly correlated with Problem-solving
Self-blame
Fantasy
Avoidance and Rationalization.(3)Students scored higher in perfectionism manifested different coping styles.(4)CMD and Organization were best predictors of mature coping.CMD and PS were best predictors of immature coping and rationalization.Conclusion:University students’ perfectionism is significantly associated with coping style.