A Randomised Controlled CBT Intervention for Maladaptive Perfectionism: Outcome and Predictors

Maladaptive perfectionism has been associated with certain mental health problems. Moreover, studies suggest that the development of can be attributed to childhood experiences and, more specifically, parenting styles. (1) Background: The aims present study were first examine relationship perceived and current symptoms depression anxiety secondly, effectiveness a group CBT intervention program for high perfectionism; (2) Methods: Participants 81 young Greek adults relatively scores in perfectionism. They randomly allocated two conditions: either (IG; n = 40) or non-active control (CG; 41). received 10 weekly sessions, while assessments made time points both groups; (3) Results: There was significant correlation parental indifference, abuse, overcontrol as well measures depression. Results showed decrease other IG. Although paternal indifference abuse could predict at pre-intervention, no pre-intervention variable outcome; (4) Conclusions: Overall, suggests maladaptive is negative address specific dimensions