CNL 540 Multivariate Approaches
Maladaptive Perfectionism as a Mediator and Moderator between Adult Attachment and Depressive Mood
Key Variables
In the article by (Wei, Mallinckrodt, Russell, & Abraham, 2004), both independent and dependent variables are present. The Independent variable is maladaptive perfectionism. Dependent variables are adult attachment and depressive mood. The variable, maladaptive perfectionism, is concerned over individual doubts to complete tasks, mistakes when doing a task, and inability to achieve the highest standards. As per the study, these sub-variables act as both a moderator and mediator between depressive mood and adult attachment. Under the adult attachment variable, the study focuses on two sub-variables: avoidance and anxiety. Under the depressive mood variable, the study focuses on hopelessness and depression sub-variables (Wei, Mallinckrodt, Russell, & Abraham, 2004). To explore these variables, the researchers surveyed data from 310 undergraduate students, and the SEM method was used to analyze the study results. The strength of the association between attachment insecurity and depressive mood, in this study, was found to differ for varying levels of maladaptive perfectionism. So, maladaptive perfectionism was used as both a variable and mediator that alters the relationship between depressive mood and attachment insecurity variables. Study results indicated that perfectionism was insignificant in moderating depressive mood and attachment avoidance.
Validity and Reliability
In this study, the researchers used 310 participants who were undergraduate students. Among the 310 undergraduate students, 73% (225) were women, and 27% (85) were men. Again, 53% of this sample were first-year students (freshmen). The age of these participants ranged from 18-30, the mean age of 19.27 years, and a 1.88 standard deviation. The aim of the study was “to learn about factors influencing students’ adjustment (Wei, Mallinckrodt, Russell, & Abraham, 2004).” Besides, the research participants were predominantly the Whites/Caucasian students, who represented 84% of the entire sample, other ethnic and racial groups were distributed over the remaining 14%. As per the study, approximately 98% were single students and had never been married. Different research instruments, such as APS-R, FMPS, ECRS, and BDI, were used to ensure the validity of results….End of Preview….