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Miranda P Kaye1, David E Conroy, Angela M Fifer

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA.

Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
|March 29, 2008
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This study distinguishes perfectionism and fear of failure, finding that perfectionistic concerns link to avoidance goals, while perfectionistic strivings link to approach goals in college students.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Perfectionism and fear of failure are distinct but related psychological constructs.
  • Understanding their interplay is crucial for motivation and achievement in academic and physical activity settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the latent structure of fear of failure and perfectionism.
  • To examine the motivational antecedents and consequences of these constructs.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data from 372 college students in physical activity classes.
  • Assessment of fear of failure, perfectionism, motivational temperaments, and achievement goals.
  • Structural equation modeling to analyze relationships.

Main Results:

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  • Two factors emerged: perfectionistic strivings and concerns.
  • Avoidance temperament linked to incompetence avoidance; approach temperament linked to strivings.
  • Perfectionistic concerns predicted avoidance goals; strivings predicted approach goals.

Conclusions:

  • Fear of failure and perfectionism have distinct structures and motivational links.
  • Perfectionistic strivings are associated with approach motivation, while concerns are linked to avoidance.
  • These findings clarify the complex relationship between personality, motivation, and goal adoption.