The Perfectionism-Psychological Outcome Link: The Mediating Effect of Personal Resiliency

January 2014

Martin M. Smith, Donald H. Saklofske

androgenic alopecia minoxidil 5α-reductase inhibitors oestroprogestative drugs hair transplantation phototherapy low-level energy lasers platelet-rich plasma subcutaneous injections Rogaine Propecia PRP laser therapy

TLDR Subcutaneous injections of platelet-rich plasma may help with hair loss.

The study explored the relationship between perfectionism, personal resiliency, and psychological outcomes, using a sample of 425 undergraduates. It found that perfectionistic strivings were generally linked to positive psychological outcomes, while perfectionistic concerns were linked to negative outcomes. Personal resiliency was identified as a mediating factor in these relationships, suggesting that differences in resiliency could explain the varying psychological impacts of the two dimensions of perfectionism. All hypotheses were supported, indicating that personal resiliency played a significant role in mediating the effects of perfectionism on psychological outcomes.

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