Negative perfectionism increases the risk of fatigue following a period of stress.

摘要: Cognitive-behavioural models of excessive fatigue suggest that people who believe failure to meet high standards indicates unacceptability others (a form 'negative perfectionism') are at risk after a period illness or stress. The present study investigates this using prospective design and possible mediating factors between such beliefs were also investigated. Undergraduate students completed questionnaires the beginning academic year (time 1; n = 436) again following time pressure, 16 weeks later 2; 206). Participants significantly more fatigued 2 than 1. Negative perfectionism was positively associated with all measures predicted subsequent levels physical controlling for 1 fatigue. Time negative not perfectionist studying behaviours, distress about work specific health but depression. Results indicated depression may account relationship baseline This is first demonstrate significant