Development of the Japanese version of the Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale

Abstract

This study developed the Japanese version of the Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale （PAPS）, which measures the adaptive and maladaptive aspects of perfectionism with a focus on the physical appearance domain. Study 1 translated the original scale into Japanese and examined its factor structure. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed （n=545）, and the results replicated the original two-factor structure of “Hope for Perfection” and “Worry about Imperfection”. Study 2 confirmed convergent validity using the relevant existing scales. Partial correlation analysis （n=655） generally replicated the original study’s findings. Study 3 examined the scale’s test-retest reliability. Correlation analysis （n=158） confirmed high reliability, similar to that of the original study. These results indicate that the Japanese version of the PAPS has high validity and reliability.