Development of Multidimensional Perfectionism Cognition Inventory

Abstract

The present study defined the perfectionism cognition as thought that had become conscious through activated perfectionist self-schema (Self-Oriented Perfectionism) and that would affect the person's attention and appraisal of life events. Based on this definition, we developed Multidimensional Perfectionism Cognition Inventory (MPCI) Study 1 examined the factor structure of MPCI and found three factors: personal standards, concern over mistakes, and pursuit of perfection. The factor-subscales showed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Study 2 looked at concurrent and correlational validity of MPCI.