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Perfectionism and chronic insomnia.

N K Vincent1, J R Walker

  • 1Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University of Manitoba, R3E 3N4, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. nvincent@exchange.hsc.mb.ca

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|February 13, 2001
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Adults with chronic insomnia exhibit more maladaptive perfectionism, including concerns about mistakes and parental criticism. Only parental criticism linked to delayed sleep onset in this perfectionism and insomnia study.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by striving for flawlessness.
  • Chronic insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide.
  • The interplay between psychological factors like perfectionism and sleep disturbances warrants further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between chronic insomnia and various dimensions of perfectionism.
  • To compare perfectionism levels in adults with chronic insomnia versus healthy controls.
  • To explore specific perfectionistic traits associated with insomnia severity and sleep parameters.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 32 adults diagnosed with chronic insomnia and 26 healthy controls participated.
  • Two established Multi-Dimensional Perfectionism Scales were used for assessment.

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  • A univariate statistical approach was employed to analyze the data.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals with chronic insomnia were more likely to endorse maladaptive perfectionism traits compared to controls.
    • Specific maladaptive traits included doubts about actions, concern over mistakes, and perceived parental criticism.
    • Only perceived heightened parental criticism was significantly associated with delayed sleep-onset latency.

    Conclusions:

    • Maladaptive perfectionism is more prevalent in individuals suffering from chronic insomnia.
    • While several perfectionistic traits are elevated, only perceived parental criticism shows a direct link to sleep onset difficulties.
    • Findings suggest specific facets of perfectionism may play a role in the etiology or maintenance of chronic insomnia.