Predicting Mindfulness levels based on self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism dimensions

Abstract

The current study aims to predict the mindfulness levels based on three dimensions of perfectionism including self-oriented, other-oriented, and community-oriented. According to the aim of the study, descripted-correlation method was chosen. The Statistical population is comprised of all students of university of Tehran (in the academic year 2016–2017), and by using non-randomized available method, 265 students (230 males and 35 females) were selected. The Data collection tools include Tehran Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (TMPS) and Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS), whose questionnaires were filled out by the sample population. Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings showed a significant negative correlation between perfectionism and mindfulness. Linear regression model indicated that the triple dimensions of perfectionism could predict 18% of mindfulness changes significantly (p <0.05). Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that the triple dimensions of perfectionism can affect the success of a person in mindful being. Adhering to standards and worrying about the expectations and negative reactions of others in the perfectionist will make them not be present enough here and now.

Keywords

• mindfulness
• self-oriented perfectionism
• other-oreinted perfectionism
• community-oriented perfectionism