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The psychology of perfectionism in sport, dance and exercise / edited by Andrew P. Hill.

Contributor(s): Publisher: London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, ©2016Description: xvi, 329 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781138958692 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.019 P95 2016 23
LOC classification:
  • GV706.4 .P7845 2016
Contents:
pt. 1. Conceptual, measurement, and development issues -- pt. 2. Approaches and models of perfectionism -- pt. 3. Applied issues and practitioner perspectives -- pt. 4. Reflections and future directions.
Summary: Perfectionism has been found to play an important yet complex role in sport, dance and exercise. This collection provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of theory, measurement, research findings, and practitioner issues associated with perfectionism, providing readers with insights into both its benefits and its costs. The book features contributions from many of the leading researchers in the field, and also includes recommendations from experienced practitioners and clinicians on how best to work with perfectionists.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Books Books College Library General Circulation Section GC GC 796.019 P95 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available HNU002934

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Conceptual, measurement, and development issues --
pt. 2. Approaches and models of perfectionism --
pt. 3. Applied issues and practitioner perspectives --
pt. 4. Reflections and future directions.

Perfectionism has been found to play an important yet complex role in sport, dance and exercise. This collection provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of theory, measurement, research findings, and practitioner issues associated with perfectionism, providing readers with insights into both its benefits and its costs. The book features contributions from many of the leading researchers in the field, and also includes recommendations from experienced practitioners and clinicians on how best to work with perfectionists.

College of Education Bachelor of Physical Education

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