The Relationship between Cloninger's Four Dimensions of Temperament and Self-oriented Perfectionism

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between Cloninger's four dimensions of temperament and multidimensional self-oriented perfectionism as a factor of gender. Multiple regression analysis indicated that, for both sexes, persistence on the temperamental dimension positively affected all aspects of self-oriented perfectionism. Novelty seeking and reward dependence negatively affected concern over mistakes only in men. Reward dependence negatively affected desire for perfection. Harm avoidance positively affected concern over mistakes and desire for perfection only in women. The results of this study suggest that there are gender commonalities and differences in temperamental traits that form the basis of multidimensional self-oriented perfectionism.View full abstract