Examination of the relationship between perfectionism and sexual myths in adults

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between perfectionism and sexual myths in adults. The study was conducted with the participation of a total of 507 people, 369 women and 138 men over the age of 18. Demographic information form, Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale and Sexual Myths Scale were used as data collection tools in the study. The data were analyzed using the SPSS program. According to the results of the study, a positive, moderate relationship was found between the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale scores and the Sexual Myths Scale scores of the participants. In terms of demographic variables, significant differences were found in the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale scores of the participants according to gender, mother attitude and father attitude, and Sexual Myths Scale scores according to gender, marital status, educational status and mother attitude. The results of the research have been discussed within the framework of the relevant literature and some suggestions have been made.