Author(s)

Jiahui Peng ¹, Manila Simayi ¹, Shengtao Sun ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ College of Psychology, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China

Corresponding Author

Jiahui Peng

ABSTRACT

This cross-sectional study examined the associations among multidimensional perfectionism, perceived stress, resilience, and anxiety among Chinese undergraduates (N = 323). The results demonstrated that parental expectations, personal standards, and doubts about actions can significantly predict college students' anxiety and that perceived stress mediated the association between these three dimensions of perfectionism and anxiety. Additionally, resilience significantly moderated the effect of personal standards on perceived stress. Notably, a higher level of resilience was associated with reduced stress in the presence of low personal standards. This study is crucial for understanding the complex mechanisms linking multidimensional perfectionism and anxiety and offers strategies for reducing anxiety among college students.

KEYWORDS

Multidimensional perfectionism; Anxiety; Perceived stress; Resilience; college students

CITE THIS PAPER

Jiahui Peng, Manila Simayi, Shengtao Sun, The Influence of Perfectionism on Anxiety in College Students: The Role of Perceived Stress and Resilience. Applied & Educational Psychology (2024) Vol. 5: 90-99. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2024.050614.

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