Below is a list of research studies that used the APS-R (English, Chinese, Dutch, Greek, French, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Spanish and Turkish), DAPS and FAPS.

English APS-R

Youth

  • Accordino, D. B., Accordino, M. P., & Slaney, R. B. (2000). An investigation of perfectionism, mental health, achievement, and achievement motivation in adolescents. Psychology in the Schools, 37(6), 535-545. doi: 10.1002/1520-6807(200011)37:6<535::aid-pits6>3.0.co;2-o
  • Gilman, R., & Ashby, J. S. (2003a). A first study of perfectionism and multidimensional life satisfaction among adolescents. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 23(2), 218-235. doi: 10.1177/0272431603023002005
  • Gilman, R., & Ashby, J. S. (2003b). Multidimensional Perfectionism in a Sample of Middle School Students: An Exploratory Investigation. Psychology in the Schools, 40(6), 677-689. doi: 10.1002/pits.10125
  • Gilman, R., Ashby, J. S., Sverko, D., Florell, D., & Varjas, K. (2005). The relationship between perfectionism and multidimensional life satisfaction among Croatian and American youth. Personality and Individual Differences, 39(1), 155-166. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2004.12.014
  • Herman, K. C., Ostrander, R., & Tucker, C. M. (2007). Do family environments and negative cognitions of adolescents with depressive symptoms vary by ethnic group? Journal of Family Psychology, 21(2), 325-330. doi: 10.1037/0893-3200.21.2.325
  • LoCicero, K. A., Ashby, J. S., & Kern, R. M. (2000). Multidimensional perfectionism and lifestyle approaches in middle school students. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 56(4), 449-461.
  • Nounopoulos, A., Ashby, J. S., & Gilman, R. (2006). Coping resources, perfectionism, and academic performance among adolescents. Psychology in the Schools, 43(5), 613-622. doi: 10.1002/pits.20167
  • Rice, K. G., Ashby, J. S., & Gilman, R. (2011). Classifying adolescent perfectionists. Psychological Assessment. doi:10.1037/a0022482
  • Vandiver, B. J., & Worrell, F. C. (2002). The reliability and validity of scores on the almost perfect scale--Revised with academically talented middle school students. Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 13(3), 108-119.
  • Wang, K. T., Fu, C. C., & Rice, K. G. (2012). Perfectionism in gifted students: Moderating effects of goal orientation and contingent self-worth. School Psychology Quarterly, 27, 96-108. doi:10.1037/a0029215

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Adults

  • Aldea, M. A., Rice, K. G., Gormley, B., & Rojas, A. (2010). Telling perfectionists about their perfectionism: Effects of providing feedback on emotional reactivity and psychological symptoms. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 48(12), 1194-1203. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2010.09.003
  • Allen, G. E. K. & Wang, K. T. (2014). Examining religious commitment, perfectionism, scrupulosity, and well-being among LDS Individuals. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 6, 257-264. doi:10.1037/a0035197
  • Argus, G., & Thompson, M. (2008). Perceived social problem solving, perfectionism, and mindful awareness in clinical depression: An exploratory study. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 32(6), 745-757. doi: 10.1007/s10608-006-9102-1
  • Ashby, J. S., & Bruner, L. P. (2005). Multidimensional Perfectionism and Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors. Journal of College Counseling, 8(1), 31-40.
  • Ashby, J. S., & Rice, K. G. (2002). Perfectionism, dysfunctional attitudes, and self-esteem: A structural equations analysis. Journal of Counseling & Development, 80(2), 197-203.
  • Ashby, J. S., Kottman, T., & Stoltz, K. B. (2006). Multidimensional Perfectionism and Personality Profiles. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 62(3), 312-323.
  • Ashby, J. S., LoCicero, K. A., & Kenny, M. C. (2003). The relationship of multidimensional perfectionism to psychological birth order. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 59(1), 42-51.
  • Ashby, J. S., Rice, K. G., & Kutchins, C. B. (2008). Matches and mismatches: Partners, perfectionism, and premarital adjustment. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(1), 125-132. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.55.1.125
  • Ashby, J. S., Rice, K. G., & Martin, J. L. (2006). Perfectionism, shame, and depressive symptoms. Journal of Counseling & Development, 84(2), 148-156.
  • Beauregard, T. A. (2006). Predicting interference between work and home: A comparison of dispositional and situational antecedents. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 21(3), 244-264. doi: 10.1108/02683940610659588
  • Blankstein, K. R., Dunkley, D. M., & Wilson, J. (2008). Evaluative concerns and personal standards perfectionism: Self-esteem as a mediator and moderator of relations with personal and academic needs and estimated GPA. Current Psychology: A Journal for Diverse Perspectives on Diverse Psychological Issues, 27(1), 29-61. doi: 10.1007/s12144-008-9022-1
  • Clark, M. A., Lelchook, A. M., & Taylor, M. L. (2010). Beyond the big five: How narcissism, perfectionism, and dispositional affect relate to workaholism. Personality and Individual Differences, 48(7), 786-791. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2010.01.013
  • Dickinson, W. L., & Ashby, J. S. (2005). Multidimensional Perfectionism and Ego Defenses. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 19(3), 41-54. doi: 10.1300/J035v19n03_05
  • Elion, A. A., Wang, K. T., Slaney, R. B., & French, B. H. (2012). Perfectionism in African American students: Relationship to racial identity, GPA, self-esteem, and depression. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 18, 118-127. doi:10.1037/a0026491
  • Ganske, K. H., & Ashby, J. S. (2007). Perfectionism and career decision-making self-efficacy. Journal of Employment Counseling, 44(1), 17-28.
  • Grzegorek, J. L., Slaney, R. B., Franze, S., & Rice, K. G. (2004). Self-Criticism, Dependency, Self-Esteem, and Grade Point Average Satisfaction Among Clusters of Perfectionists and Nonperfectionists. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51(2), 192-200. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.51.2.192
  • Hill, C. E., Roffman, M., Stahl, J., Friedman, S., Hummel, A., & Wallace, C. (2008). Helping skills training for undergraduates: Outcomes and prediction of outcomes. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(3), 359-370. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.55.3.359
  • Kottman, T., & Ashby, J. S. (1999). Social interest and multidimensional perfectionism. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 55(2), 176-185.
  • Leenaars, L., & Lester, D. (2006). Perfectionism, depression, and academic performance. Psychological Reports, 99(3), 941-942. doi: 10.2466/pr0.99.7.941-942
  • Martin, J. L., & Ashby, J. S. (2004a). Appraising Perfection: The Relationship of Multidimensional Perfectionism and Intellectual Development in College Students. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 18(4), 61-74. doi: 10.1300/J035v18n04_06
  • Martin, J. L., & Ashby, J. S. (2004b). Perfectionism and Fear of Intimacy: Implications for Relationships. The Family Journal, 12(4), 368-374. doi: 10.1177/1066480704267279
  • Midlarsky, E., & Nitzburg, G. (2008). Eating disorders in middle-aged women. Journal of General Psychology, 135(4), 393-407. doi: 10.3200/genp.135.4.393-408
  • Mitchelson, J. K. (2009). Seeking the perfect balance: Perfectionism and work–;family conflict. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 82(2), 349-367. doi: 10.1348/096317908x314874
  • Mobley, M., Slaney, R. B., & Rice, K. G. (2005). Cultural validity of the Almost Perfect Scale--Revised for African American college students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52(4), 629-639. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.52.4.629
  • Patterson, R. E., Wang, K. T., & Slaney, R. B. (2012). Multidimensional perfectionism, depression and relational health in women with eating disturbances. Eating Behaviors, 13, 226-232. doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2012.03.004
  • Pearson, C. A., & Gleaves, D. H. (2006). The multiple dimensions of perfectionism and their relation with eating disorder features. Personality and Individual Differences, 41(2), 225-235. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2006.01.013
  • Rice, K. G., & Aldea, M. A. (2006). State dependence and trait stability of perfectionism: A short-term longitudinal study. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(2), 205-213. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.53.2.205/li>
  • Rice, K. G., & Ashby, J. S. (2007). An efficient method for classifying perfectionists. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54(1), 72-85. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.54.1.72
  • Rice, K. G., & Pence, S. L., Jr. (2006). Perfectionism and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 28(2), 103-111. doi: 10.1007/s10862-006-7488-4
  • Rice, K. G., & Slaney, R. B. (2002). Clusters of perfectionists: Two studies of emotional adjustment and academic achievement. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 35(1), 35-48.
  • Rice, K. G., & Stuart, J. (2010). Differentiating adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism on the MMPI–2 and MIPS Revised. Journal of Personality Assessment, 92(2), 158-167. doi: 10.1080/00223890903510407
  • Rice, K. G., & Van Arsdale, A. C. (2010). Perfectionism, perceived stress, drinking to cope, and alcohol-related problems among college students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 57(4), 439-450. doi: 10.1037/a0020221
  • Rice, K. G., Ashby, J. S., & Slaney, R. B. (2007). Perfectionism and the five-factor model of personality. Assessment, 14(4), 385-398. doi: 10.1177/1073191107303217
  • Rice, K. G., Leever, B. A., Christopher, J., & Porter, J. D. (2006). Perfectionism, stress, and social (dis)connection: A short-term study of hopelessness, depression, and academic adjustment among honors students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(4), 524-534. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.53.4.524
  • Rice, K. G., Lopez, F. G., & Vergara, D. (2005). Parental/social influences on perfectionism and adult attachment orientations. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24(4), 580-605. doi: 10.1521/jscp.2005.24.4.580
  • Rice, K. G., Tucker, C. M., & Desmond, F. F. (2008). Perfectionism and depression among low-income chronically ill African American and white adolescents and their maternal parent. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 15(3), 171-181. doi: 10.1007/s10880-008-9119-6
  • Rice, K. G., Vergara, D. T., & Aldea, M. A. (2006). Cognitive-affective mediators of perfectionism and college student adjustment. Personality and Individual Differences, 40(3), 463-473. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2005.05.011
  • Shea, A. J., Slaney, R. B., & Rice, K. G. (2006). Perfectionism in Intimate Relationships: The Dyadic Almost Perfect Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 39(2), 107-125.
  • Shumaker, E. A., & Rodebaugh, T. L. (2009). Perfectionism and social anxiety: Rethinking the role of high standards. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 40(3), 423-433. doi: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2009.04.002
  • Sirois, F. M., Monforton, J., & Simpson, M. (2010). "If only I had done better": Perfectionism and the functionality of counterfactual thinking. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36(12), 1675-1692. doi: 10.1177/0146167210387614
  • Slaney, R. B., Pincus, A. L., Uliaszek, A. A., & Wang, K. T. (2006). Conceptions of Perfectionism and Interpersonal Problems: Evaluating Groups Using the Structural Summary Method for Circumplex Data. Assessment, 13(2), 138-153. doi: 10.1177/1073191105284878
  • Slaney, R. B., Rice, K. G., Mobley, M., Trippi, J., & Ashby, J. S. (2001). The Revised Almost Perfect Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 34(3), 130-145.
  • Stoeber, J., & Childs, J. H. (2010). The assessment of self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism: Subscales make a difference. Journal of Personality Assessment, 92(6), 577-585. doi: 10.1080/00223891.2010.513306
  • Stoeber, J., & Eysenck, M. W. (2008). Perfectionism and efficiency: Accuracy, response bias, and invested time in proof-reading performance. Journal of Research in Personality, 42(6), 1673-1678. doi: 10.1016/j.jrp.2008.08.001
  • Stoeber, J., Harris, R. A., & Moon, P. S. (2007). Perfectionism and the experience of pride, shame, and guilt: Comparing healthy perfectionists, unhealthy perfectionists, and non-perfectionists. Personality and Individual Differences, 43(1), 131-141. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2006.11.012
  • Stoltz, K., & Ashby, J. S. (2007). Perfectionism and lifestyle: Personality differences among adaptive perfectionists, maladaptive perfectionists, and nonperfectionists. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 63(4), 414-423.
  • Suddarth, B. H., & Slaney, R. B. (2001). An investigation of the dimensions of perfectionism in college students. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 34(3), 157-165.
  • Wang, K. T. (2010). The Family Almost Perfect Scale: Development, psychometric properties, and comparing Asian and European Americans. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 1(3), 186-199. doi: 10.1037/a0020732
  • Wang, K. T., Castro, A. J., & Cunningham, Y. L. (2014). Are perfectionism, individualism, and racial color-blindness associated with less cultural sensitivity? Exploring diversity awareness in White prospective teachers. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 7, 211-225. doi:10.1037/a0037337
  • Weeks, J. W., Heimberg, R. G., Rodebaugh, T. L., & Norton, P. J. (2008). Exploring the relationship between fear of positive evaluation and social anxiety. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 22(3), 386-400. doi: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2007.04.009
  • Wei, M., Heppner, P. P., Russell, D. W., & Young, S. K. (2006). Maladaptive perfectionism and ineffective coping as mediators between attachment and future depression: A prospective analysis. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(1), 67-79. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.53.1.67
  • Wu, T.-F., & Wei, M. (2008). Perfectionism and negative mood: The mediating roles of validation from others versus self. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(2), 276-288. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.55.2.276

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Chinese APS-R

  • Chan, D. W. (2010). Perfectionism among Chinese gifted and nongifted students in Hong Kong: The use of the Revised Almost Perfect Scale. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 34(1), 68-98.
  • Suh, H. N., Yuen, M., Wang, K. T., Fu, C. C., & Trotter, R. H. (2014). Comparing perfectionist types on family environment and well-being among Hong Kong adolescents. Personality and Individual Differences, 70, 111-116. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2014.06.023
  • Wang, K. T. (2012). Personal and family perfectionism of Taiwanese college students: Relationships with depression, self-esteem, achievement motivation, and academic grades. International Journal of Psychology, 47, 305-314. doi:10.1080/00207594.2011.626050
  • Wang, K. T., Heppner, P. P., Fu, C. C., Zhao, R., Li, F., & Chuang, C. C. (2012). Profiles of acculturative adjustment patterns among Chinese international students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 59, 424-436. doi:10.1037/a0028532
  • Wang, K. T., Slaney, R. B., & Rice, K. G. (2007). Perfectionism in Chinese university students from Taiwan: A study of psychological well-being and achievement motivation. Personality and Individual Differences, 42(7), 1279-1290. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2006.10.006
  • Wang, K. T., Yuen, M., & Slaney, R. B. (2009). Perfectionism, depression, loneliness, and life satisfaction: A study of high school students in Hong Kong. The Counseling Psychologist, 37(2), 249-274. doi: 10.1177/0011000008315975
  • Wei, M., Heppner, P. P., Mallen, M. J., Ku, T.-Y., Liao, K. Y.-H., & Wu, T.-F. (2007). Acculturative stress, perfectionism, years in the United States, and depression among Chinese international students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54(4), 385-394. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.54.4.385
  • Wong, D. F. K. (2008). Cognitive and health-related outcomes of group cognitive behavioural treatment for people with depressive symptoms in Hong Kong: Randomized wait-list control study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 42(8), 702-711. doi: 10.1080/00048670802203418
  • Yang, L., Liang, B., Zhang, X., & Wu, Y. (2007). Chinese version of Almost Perfect Scale-Revised. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 5(2), 139-144.
  • Zhang, X.-G. (2008). Applicability of Chinese Almost Perfect Scale - Revised in junior high school students. Chinese Mental Health Journal, 22(12), 895-898.
  • Zhou, Y.-j., Liang, B.-y., Cai, Y., & Yang, L. (2010). Relationship between college students' perfectionism and parenting styles and parent-child attachment. Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology, 18(3), 337-339.

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Dutch APS-R

  • Van Yperen, N. W., & Hagedoorn, M. (2008). Living up to high standards and psychological distress. European Journal of Personality, 22(4), 337-346. doi: 10.1002/per.681

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French APS-R

  • Douilliez, C., & Hénot, E. (2013). Mesures du perfectionnisme chez l'adolescent: Validation des versions Francophones de deux questionnaires. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science/Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement, 45(1), 64-71. doi: 10.1037/a0022686

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Greek APS-R

  • Diamantopoulou, G., & Platsidou, M. (2014). FACTORIAL VALIDITY AND PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE GREEK VERSION OF THE ALMOST PERFECT SCALE REVISED (APS-R). Hellenic Journal of Psychology, 11, 123-137.

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Japanese APS-R

  • Nakano, K. (2009). Perfectionism, self-efficacy, and depression: Preliminary analysis of the Japanese version of the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised. Psychological Reports, 104(3), 896-908.

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Korean APS-R

  • Park, H. (2009). Validation of the Almost Perfect Scale–Revised. Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 21, 131-149.

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Latvian APS-R

  • Buliņa, R. (2014). Relations Between Adaptive and Maladaptive Perfectionism, Self-Efficacy, and Subjective Well-Being. Psychology Research, 4, 835-842.

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Spanish APS-R

  • Arana, F. G., Keegan, E., & Rutsztein, G. (2009). Adaptación de una medida multidimensional de perfeccionismo: la Almost Perfect Scale-Revised (APS-R). Un estudio preliminar sobre sus propiedades psicométricas en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios argentinos. Revista Evaluar, 9, 35-53.

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Turkish APS-R

  • Ongen, D. E. (2009). The relationship between perfectionism and multidimensional life satisfaction among high school adolescents in Turkey. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 37(1), 52-64.

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DAPS

  • Lopez, F. G., Fons-Scheyd, A., Bush-King, I., & McDermott, R. C. (2011). A latent class analysis of dyadic perfectionism in a college sample. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 44(1), 32-51. doi: 10.1177/0748175610391610
  • Lopez, F. G., Fons-Scheyd, A., Morua, W., & Chaliman, R. (2006). Dyadic perfectionism as a predictor of relationship continuity and distress among college students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(4), 543-549. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.53.4.543
  • Shea, A. J., Slaney, R. B., & Rice, K. G. (2006). Perfectionism in Intimate Relationships: The Dyadic Almost Perfect Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 39(2), 107-125.
  • Slaney, R. B., Pincus, A. L., Uliaszek, A. A., & Wang, K. T. (2006). Conceptions of Perfectionism and Interpersonal Problems: Evaluating Groups Using the Structural Summary Method for Circumplex Data. Assessment, 13(2), 138-153. doi: 10.1177/1073191105284878

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English FAPS

  • Allen, G. E. K., Wang, K. T., & Stokes, H. (2015). Examining family perfectionism and well-being among LDS individuals. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 18, 246-258. doi:10.1080/13674676.2015.1021312
  • Methikalam, B., Wang, K. T., Slaney, R. B., & Yeung, J. G. (2015). Perfectionism, Family Expectations, Mental Health, and Asian Values Among Asian Indians in the United States. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 6, 223-232. doi:10.1037/aap0000023
  • Ortega, N. E., Wang, K. T., Slaney, R. B., Hayes, J. A., & Morales, A. (2014). Personal and familial aspects of perfectionism in Latino/a students. The Counseling Psychologist, 42, 406-427. doi:10.1177/0011000012473166
  • Wang, K. T. (2010). The Family Almost Perfect Scale: Development, psychometric properties, and comparing Asian and European Americans. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 1(3), 186-199. doi: 10.1037/a0020732
  • Wang, K. T., Puri, R., Slaney, R. B., Methikalam, B., & Chadha, N. (2012). Cultural validity of perfectionism among Indian students: Examining personal and family aspects through a collectivistic perspective. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 45, 32-48. doi:10.1177/0748175611423109
  • Wang, K. T., Wong, Y. J., & Fu, C. C. (2013). Moderation effects of perfectionism and discrimination on interpersonal factors and suicide ideation. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 60, 367-378. doi: 10.1037/a0032551

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Chinese FAPS

  • Deng, J., Wang, K. T., Qi, Z., & Yang, L. (2012). Family Almost Perfect Scale Chinese Revised: An analysis of reliability and validity [家庭近乎完美量表中文修订版的信效度分析]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 10, 236-240.

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