Validación del modelo multidimensional de perfeccionismo en población infantil

(analítico) El modelo multidimensional del perfeccionismo ha sido estudiado exiguamente en población infantil debido a la falta de instrumentos que evalúen simultáneamente las tres dimensiones del constructo: autorientado, socialmente prescrito y orientado a otros. En países hispanohablantes solo recientemente ha sido posible operacionalizar estos aspectos, por lo cual se propuso comprobar la bondad de ajuste del modelo tridimensional, integrando factorialmente dos escalas de perfeccionismo infantil. Participaron 2249 menores completando las escalas de perfeccionismo autorientado y de perfeccionismo social, y medidas de arrogancia y depresión. Se observó un ajuste válido y confiable del modelo de tres factores, que incluyó parcelas y covariancias entre residuos. La validez se evidenció, además, mediante correlaciones positivas del perfeccionismo con la arrogancia y la depresión. Los hallazgos demuestran que el modelo multidimensional puede ser generalizable a población infantil.

(analytical) The multidimensional perfectionism model has had a limited application with children due to the lack of instruments that simultaneously assess the three dimensions of this construct: self-oriented, socially prescribed and other-oriented. In Spanish-speaking countries, it has only recently been possible to operationalize these aspects. This study tested the fit of the three-dimensional model by factorially integrating two child perfectionism scales. A total of 2249 children participated in the study, completing the Self-Oriented Perfectionism and Social Perfectionism scales, as well as measures of Arrogance and Depression. A valid and reliable fit for the three-factor model that included parcels and covariances between residuals was observed. Validity was further evidenced by positive correlations of perfectionism with arrogance and depression. These results demonstrate that the multidimensional model can be generalized to be applied with a child population.

(analítico) O modelo multidimensional do perfeccionismo tem sido pouco estudado em crianças devido à falta de instrumentos que avaliem simultaneamente as três dimensões do construto: autodirigido, socialmente prescrito, orientado para os outros. Nos países de língua espanhola, só recentemente foi possível operacionalizar esses aspectos, por isso foi proposto testar a adequação do modelo tridimensional integrando fatorialmente duas escalas de perfeccionismo infantil. Um total de 2249 menores participaram, completando as Escalas de Perfeccionismo Auto-Orientado e Perfeccionismo Social, e medidas de Arrogância e Depressão. Foi observado um ajuste válido e confiável do modelo de três fatores que incluiu parcelas e covariâncias entre os resíduos. A validade foi ainda evidenciada por correlações positivas de perfeccionismo com arrogância e depressão. Esses resultados demonstram que o modelo multidimensional pode ser generalizado para a população infantil.

Cognitive Emotional Regulation Questionnaire: a Factorial Validation Study in Spanish for Children (CERQ-k).

BACKGROUND: The cognitive regulation of emotions is a fundamental variable in socio-affective functioning, being an essential skill in childhood due to its relationship with multiple areas of social functioning. Although there is a version that allows evaluating this construct (CERQ-k), translated and adapted for Argentine children, the structural model found does not fully coincide with the model proposed by the authors of the original version of CERQ. OBJECTIVE: To test, through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), the model obtained in the adapted version and compare it with that of the original version of the instrument. METHOD: From a non-probabilistic sample, 761 children between the ages of 9 and 12, from the provinces of Entre Ríos and Córdoba, participated in the study. Descriptive analyzes of the items, CFA, and reliability analysis were carried out. RESULTS: The CFA indicated an adequate fit in both models, although the second-order model proved to be more parsimonious and with satisfactory fit and error indices. CONCLUSION: The CERQ-k version adapted to Argentina, whose structure has been confirmed in this study, allows a valid and reliable measure of the construct to evaluate the cognitive regulation of emotion in children aged 9 to 12 years.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La regulación cognitiva de las emociones es una variable fundamental en el funcionamiento socioafectivo, siendo una habilidad esencial en la infancia por su relación con múltiples áreas del funcionamiento social. Si bien existe una versión que permite evaluar este constructo (CERQ-k), traducida y adaptada para niños argentinos, el modelo estructural encontrado no coincide plenamente con el modelo propuesto por los autores de la versión original del CERQ. OBJETIVO: Poner a prueba, a través de Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC), el modelo obtenido en la versión adaptada y compararlo con el de la versión original del instrumento. MÉTODO: A partir de una muestra no probabilística, 761 niños de 9 a 12 años, de las provincias de Entre Ríos y Córdoba, participaron del estudio. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos de los ítems, AFC y análisis de fiabilidad. RESULTADOS: El AFC indicó un ajuste adecuado en ambos modelos, aunque el de segundo orden demostró ser más parsimonioso y con índices de ajuste y error satisfactorios. CONCLUSIÓN: La versión CERQ-k adaptada a Argentina, cuya estructura ha sido confirmada en este estudio, permite una medida válida y confiable del constructo para evaluar la regulación cognitiva de la emoción en niños de 9 a 12 años.

Child Perfectionism and its Relationship with Personality, Excessive Parental Demands, Depressive Symptoms and Experience of Positive Emotions.

While adaptive perfectionism ensures good overall performance, maladaptive perfectionism is associated with emotional disorders for which psychological treatment is sought. There are many factors that can explain the development of this disorder throughout childhood. The present study analyzed to what extent the child's personality traits and excessive parental demands can predict maladaptive perfectionism, and, in turn, also analyzed how this relates to positive emotions and depressive symptoms in a sample of 404 Argentinian children (M age = 10.30; SD = 1.03). Stepwise multiple regression analyses and Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were performed. Results showed that excessive parental demands, together with high child neuroticism increased the likelihood of developing perfectionism (p < .001) throughout childhood. It was also noted that child perfectionism increased the symptoms of depression (p < .001), decreased feelings of gratitude (p = .018), increased the recognition of self-worth (p = .009) and activated certain aspects of sympathy towards others' pain (p = .043). These processes linked to perfectionism are discussed, clarifying their effects on children's mental health.

Child perfectionism and its relationship with personality, excessive parental demands, depressive symptoms and experience of positive emotions

While adaptive perfectionism ensures good overall performance, maladaptive perfectionism is associated with emotional disorders for which psychological treatment is sought. There are many factors that can explain the development of this disorder throughout childhood. The present study analyzed to what extent the child’s personality traits and excessive parental demands can predict maladaptive perfectionism, and, in turn, also analyzed how this relates to positive emotions and depressive symptoms in a sample of 404 Argentinian children (Mage = 10.30; SD = 1.03). Stepwise multiple regression analyses and Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were performed. Results showed that excessive parental demands, together with high child neuroticism increased the likelihood of developing perfectionism (p < .001) throughout childhood. It was also noted that child perfectionism increased the symptoms of depression (p < .001), decreased feelings of gratitude (p = .018), increased the recognition of self-worth (p = .009) and activated certain aspects of sympathy towards others’ pain (p = .043). These processes linked to perfectionism are discussed, clarifying their effects on children’s mental health (AU)

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