Internet-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Perfectionism : More is Better but no Need to Be Prescriptive

• Two sequential randomized internet ICBT for perfectionism (ICBT-P) studies were conducted with participants who self-identified as having difficulties with perfectionism; in the first participants (N=51) received 3-module ICBT-P or wait-list, and in the second participants (N=55) received fixed (asked to complete all 8 modules two per week over 4-weeks) or flexible format (after completing the first psychoeducational module, participants decided how many/in what order they completed the modules). We examined impact on our primary variables, perfectionistic concerns and standards, and secondary outcomes of negative affect, body image flexibility, and self-efficacy. First, while use of a 3 to 8 module intervention reliably decreased perfectionism, it appears that more modules are required in order to impact secondary outcomes, such as negative affect and body image. Second, there is no difference in impact when a fixed or flexible approach to the intervention (i.e., order and number of modules to be completed) is adopted. This suggests we can offer a patient-centred approach to ICBTP that is effective, while suggesting completion of more modules can result in larger, more pervasive improvements.

Subject headings

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Psychology (hsv//eng)

Keyword

ICBT

perfectionism

Psychology

psykologi

Publication and Content Type

vet (subject category)

kon (subject category)