Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
The Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale assesses perfectionism not as a single trait but across distinct dimensions such as excessively high personal standards, concern over making mistakes, others' expectations, and a need for order. Because perfectionism can be linked with anxiety, depression, and burnout, it is useful in clinical assessment.
- Questions
- 35
- Est. time
- ~10 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale measure?
- •Excessively high personal standards
- •Concern over mistakes and being criticized
- •Sensitivity to others' expectations
Who is it for?
Used in adults to assess perfectionism patterns and related distress.
How is the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale scored and interpreted?
Questions are grouped by dimension and each dimension is evaluated separately. High scores indicate that the relevant perfectionism dimension is pronounced; the profile is not reduced to a single overall score.
Frequently asked questions
What does the perfectionism scale measure?
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It measures dimensions of perfectionism such as high personal standards, concern over mistakes, and sensitivity to others' expectations.
Is perfectionism always negative?
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No. Perfectionism has adaptive and maladaptive aspects; which predominates is determined by the scale dimensions and professional evaluation.
Does this scale provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Related scales
- Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ)A 30-question scale measuring the frequency of negative automatic thoughts associated with depression.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)A 7-question short scale used to screen for generalized anxiety disorder over the past two weeks.
- Burnout ScaleA 21-question scale assessing work-related burnout, aligned with the three-dimensional Maslach model.
- Self-Esteem TestA 33-question scale measuring self-esteem level (higher score = higher self-esteem).
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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