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Psychometric Properties of the Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory in Ecuador

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  • María Pilar Aparicio-Flores

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • María Vicent

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Ricardo Sanmartín

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Carolina Gonzálvez

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Roberto Ovidio Freire-Andino

    (Faculty of Social Communication, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, Ecuador)

  • José Manuel García-Fernández

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

Abstract

Perfectionistic Automatic Thoughts (PATs) are currently being studied due to their association with maladaptive variables. This study aims to validate the Spanish version of the Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory (PCI) in a sample of Ecuadorian undergraduates as well as to analyze latent mean differences across sex. The sample was composed by 3060 undergraduates ( M age = 22.7, SD = 2.46). The Spanish model of the PCI composed by 17 items divided into three first-order dimensions (perfectionistic concerns, strivings, and demands) and a second-order factor was supported by confirmatory factor analysis. Acceptable levels of reliability and factorial invariance across sex were observed. Higher latent mean scores for males in comparison with females in the second-order factor of the PCI were found. The three dimensions of the PCI significantly and positively correlated with interpersonal difficulties. Overall, results demonstrate that the Spanish version of the PCI is a valid and reliable measure to evaluate PATs in Ecuadorian undergraduates.

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  • María Pilar Aparicio-Flores & María Vicent & Ricardo Sanmartín & Carolina Gonzálvez & Roberto Ovidio Freire-Andino & José Manuel García-Fernández, 2020. "Psychometric Properties of the Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory in Ecuador," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(16), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:16:p:5834-:d:397845
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