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Volume 23, Issue 142 (12-2024)
Journal of Psychological Science 2024, 23(142): 298-314 |
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Jafarifar M, Mousavi S H, Majidi M. (2024). Presenting a Model of the Relationship between Perfectionism and Social Desirability with the Mediating Role of Anxiety. Journal of Psychological Science. 23(142), 298-314. doi:10.61186/jps.23.142.16
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Department of Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran. , hakimehmousavi@yahoo.com
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Background: Perfectionism and social desirability are among the important psychological constructs that play an influential role in students’ social interactions and are often accompanied by negative emotional experiences. However, the mediating role of anxiety in the relationship between perfectionism and social desirability has been less examined, and the presentation of a structural model in this area appears necessary.
Aims: The purpose of this study was to present a model of the relationship between perfectionism and social desirability with the mediating role of anxiety among students.
Methods: The present study employed a descriptive–analytical design and was conducted using structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all master’s degree students of the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, in humanities disciplines during the academic year 2024-2025. From this population, 300 students were selected using convenience sampling. Data collection instruments included the Anxiety Questionnaire (Beck et al., 1988), the Perfectionism Questionnaire (Terry-Short, 1995), and the Social Desirability Questionnaire (Crowne & Marlowe, 1964). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling with SPSS version 22 and LISREL version 8.5.
Results: The results indicated that the relationship between perfectionism and social desirability was positive and statistically significant (p < 0.001). In addition, the indirect effect of positive and negative perfectionism on social desirability through anxiety was significant and positive (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that perfectionism plays an important role in explaining students’ social desirability both directly and indirectly through increasing anxiety. Anxiety, as a mediating mechanism, strengthens the relationship between the dimensions of perfectionism and social desirability. Therefore, paying attention to anxiety management and the modification of perfectionistic patterns may be effective in enhancing social adjustment and improving students’ interpersonal interactions.
Aims: The purpose of this study was to present a model of the relationship between perfectionism and social desirability with the mediating role of anxiety among students.
Methods: The present study employed a descriptive–analytical design and was conducted using structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all master’s degree students of the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, in humanities disciplines during the academic year 2024-2025. From this population, 300 students were selected using convenience sampling. Data collection instruments included the Anxiety Questionnaire (Beck et al., 1988), the Perfectionism Questionnaire (Terry-Short, 1995), and the Social Desirability Questionnaire (Crowne & Marlowe, 1964). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling with SPSS version 22 and LISREL version 8.5.
Results: The results indicated that the relationship between perfectionism and social desirability was positive and statistically significant (p < 0.001). In addition, the indirect effect of positive and negative perfectionism on social desirability through anxiety was significant and positive (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that perfectionism plays an important role in explaining students’ social desirability both directly and indirectly through increasing anxiety. Anxiety, as a mediating mechanism, strengthens the relationship between the dimensions of perfectionism and social desirability. Therefore, paying attention to anxiety management and the modification of perfectionistic patterns may be effective in enhancing social adjustment and improving students’ interpersonal interactions.
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Received: 2024/10/6 | Accepted: 2024/11/21 | Published: 2024/12/21
Received: 2024/10/6 | Accepted: 2024/11/21 | Published: 2024/12/21
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