MPS™
Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
Filters
The MPS ™ measures three trait dimension of perfectionism. Perfectionism can lead to a variety of emotional, physical, and interpersonal problems.
- The MPS scale measures three trait dimension of perfectionism - self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed - to help your clients understand their behavior
- Explores the motivational, interpersonal, and cognitive aspects of perfectionistic behavior
- Characteristics of perfectionism are related to mental and physical health problems, relationship problems, and achievement difficulties
Age
- 18 and Older
Administration Type
- Self
Administration Time
- 15 Minutes
Number of Items
- 45
Qualification Level
- B
Format(s)
- Handscored
Reading Level
- 4th Grade
- Self-Oriented
- Other-Oriented
- Socially Prescribed
The MPS is available in handscored format. With the handscored format, respondents complete the assessment using MHS QuikScore™ Forms that easily calculate scores.
Scientific Validation
Various studies have examined the link between the MPS subscales and clinical variables. Elevated scores on the perfectionism dimensions have been linked to depression, suicide, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, and procrastination. Because each subscale measures different perfectionism symptoms, different functioning difficulties are related to each subscale. Detailed data are presented in the MPS Technical Manual, including
- Scale construction
- Internal consistency and test-retest reliability
- Convergent and discriminant validity
- Gender and age effects
- Correlations with other perfectionism measures and personality measures, including relationship to psychopathology and elements of the five-factor personality model, depression, and social desirability
The community sample consisted of 1,350 women and 814 men. The clinical sample consisted of 812 women and 664 men.