The perfectionism model of binge eating (PMOBE) is an integrative model explaining why perfectionism is related to binge eating. This study reformulates and tests the PMOBE, with a focus on addressing limitations observed in the perfectionism and binge-eating literature. In the reformulated PMOBE, concern over mistakes is seen as a destructive…

This article describes the development of a measure of dispositional authenticity and tests whether authenticity is related to well-being, as predicted by several counseling psychology perspectives. Scales were designed to measure a tripartite conception of authenticity, comprising self-alienation, authentic living, and accepting external…

Examined the relationship of self-esteem to response style of individuals completing the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory. Results indicated like and dislike preferences discriminated between self-esteem groups but not between sexes. Test profiles of high and middle self-esteem subjects exhibited greater differentiation and provided more helpful…

The association between adaptive and maladaptive dimensions of perfectionism was examined in relation to self-esteem and depression. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to develop and assess the measurement model used. A mediation model was tested with structural equations. Two perfectionism factors were found and outcomes distinguished by path…

Used levels of trait objective self-awareness as a blocking variable while three counseling conditions varied the amount of state objective self-awareness. Results indicated an interaction between trait and state dimensions: subjects high in trait self-awareness were most affected by the interview that sought to enhance state objective…

Subjects associated degrees of stress with experiences of social isolation and powerlessness. High internals reported higher stress than moderate or low internals. High internal clients reported lower self-esteem, higher stress, and less control over recent events than nonclients. (Author/BEF)

This study investigated the resilience of 84 Korean American college students in the context of perceived ethnic discrimination. Two cultural resources, multidimensional ethnic identity and other-group orientation, were hypothesized as protective factors that moderate the negative effects of discrimination. Only 1 aspect of ethnic identity was…

Validation work on the Cross Racial Identity Scale (CRIS; B. J. Vandiver et al., 2000) is described in 2 studies using African American college students. In Study 1, an exploratory factor analysis supported the presence of 6 CRIS subscales. In Study 2, confirmatory factor analysis provided support for a 2-factor higher order model of the 6 CRIS…