The psychology of perfectionism in sport, dance and exercise / edited by Andrew P. Hill.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hill, Andrew (Sports psychologist), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports--Psychological aspects.

Sports.

Perfectionism (Personality trait).

Physical Description:

xvi, 329 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

Perfectionism has been found to play an important yet complex role in sport, dance, and exercise. This collection provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of theory, measurement, research findings, and practitioner issues associated with perfectionism, providing readers with insights into both its benefits and its costs. The book features contributions from many of the leading researchers in the field, and also includes recommendations from experienced practitioners and clinicians on how best to work with perfectionists. This book will provide students and researchers in sport and exercise psychology, as well as coaches and instructors in sport, dance and exercise, with an invaluable resource to guide their research and practice. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Conceptual, measurement, and development issues 1

1 Conceptualizing perfectionism: an overview and unresolved issues / Andrew P. Hill Hill, Andrew P. 3

2 Measuring perfectionism in sport, dance, and exercise: review, critique, recommendations / Joachim Stoeber Stoeber, Joachim, Daniel J. Madigan Madigan, Daniel J. 31

3 The origins of perfectionism in sport, dance, and exercise / Paul R. Appleton Appleton, Paul R., Thomas Curran Curran, Thomas 57

Part II Approaches and models of perfectionism 83

4 An independent effects approach to perfectionism in sport, dance, and exercise / Gareth E. Joweit Joweit, Gareth E., Sarah H. Mallinson Mallinson, Sarah H., Andrew P. Hill Hill, Andrew P. 85

5 The tripartite model of perfectionism: evidence from research in sport and dance / John K. Gotwals Gotwals, John K. 150

6 The 2 × 2 model of perfectionism in sport, dance, and exercise / Patrick Gaudreau Gaudreau, Patrick 174

Part III Applied issues and practioner perspectives 201

7 Working with perfectionism in elite sport; a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective / Henrik Gustafsson Gustafsson, Henrik, Carolina Lundqvist Lundqvist, Carolina 203

8 Perfectionism in dance: a case example and applied considerations / Sanna M. Nordin-Bates Nordin-Bates, Sanna M., Prank Abrahamsen Abrahamsen, Prank 222

9 Working with perfectionists in a clinical context: a practitioner's perspective / Dayna Lee-Baggley Lee-Baggley, Dayna, Logan Nealis Nealis, Logan, Simon B. Sherry Sherry, Simon B. 245

Part IV Reflections and future directions 273

10 Reflections on perfectionism and its influence on motivational processes in sport, dance, and exercise / Howard K. Hall Hall, Howard K. 275

11 Reflections on perfection and the pressure to be perfect in athletes, dancers, and exercisers: a focus on perfectionistic reactivity in key situations and life contexts / Gordon L. Flett Flett, Gordon L., Paul L. Hewitt Hewitt, Paul L. 296.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138958685

1138958689

9781138958692

1138958697

OCLC:

933765300