Author of Tool:
Martin M. Smith
Key references:
Smith, M. M., Saklofske, D. H., Stoeber, J., & Sherry, S. B. (2016). The big three perfectionism scale: A new measure of perfectionism. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment.
Primary use / Purpose:
Copyright by Martin M. Smith. All rights reserved. Permission granted to use and reproduce this measure for academic and research purposes.
Background:
The BTPS assesses three higher-order global factors (rigid perfectionism, self-critical perfectionism, narcissistic perfectionism) via 10 lower-order perfectionism facets (self-oriented perfectionism, selfworth contingencies, concern over mistakes, doubts about actions, self-criticism, socially prescribed perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism, hypercriticism, grandiosity, entitlement).
Psychometrics:
The psychometric properties of the BTPS have been examined by Smith, Saklofske, Stoeber, & Sherry (2016). A copy of this article is available below.
Files:
btps_paper_copy_.pdfsmith.saklofske.stoeber.sherry2016_.pdf
Other Information:
perfectionism, rigidity, self-criticism, narcissism, factor analysis, reliability, validity, personality, gender
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):
https://dx.doi.org/10.13072/midss.5392