Graduate Program
Clinical Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
2006
Thesis Director
Keith Wilson
Thesis Committee Member
Steve Scher
Thesis Committee Member
Boyd Spencer
Abstract
The relationship between maximization and perfectionism to relationship choices was explored. Ninety-seven undergraduate introductory psychology students were administered the Maximization Scale (Schwartz, et al., 2002), Hendrick Relationship Assessment Scale (Hendrick, 1991), Revised Almost Perfect Scale (Slaney, et al., 2001) and a brief demographic questionnaire. Results indicated that there is no significant relationship between maximization and relationship satisfaction, romantic relationship durations, or initiating relationship termination. In addition, perfectionism was not found to be related to choices in dating relationships. However, analyses did replicate prior research indicating a significant positive relationship between maximization and perfectionism (Schwartz, et al., 2002).
Recommended Citation
Riddle, Tara Lynn, "The relationship between maximizing, perfectionism, and relationship satisfaction" (2006). Masters Theses. 904.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/904
