Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Woodfin, Vivian Irena"
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Perfection is a sad and lonely place: A study of existential vulnerability in the life stories of persons struggling with perfectionism
Binder, Per-Einar; Woodfin, Vivian Irena; Hjeltnes, Aslak (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Under what life conditions do individuals turn to perfectionistic striving and ideals as a solution? The present paper examines how people with perfectionism narrate their relationship to our shared existential vulnerability; ... -
Perfectionistic individuals' understanding of how painful experiences have shaped their relationship to others
Woodfin, Vivian Irena; Hjeltnes, Aslak; Binder, Per-Einar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Perfectionism is increasing over time and associated with various mental health problems. Recent research indicates adverse childhood experiences may play a role in the development of perfectionism. In addition, ... -
A Randomized Control Trial of a Brief Self-Compassion Intervention for Perfectionism, Anxiety, Depression, and Body Image
Woodfin, Vivian Irena; Molde, Helge; Dundas, Ingrid; Binder, Per-Einar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: Due to a rise in perfectionistic tendencies and growing concerns about the increase in mental health conditions among students this study aimed to examine the effects of a brief intervention in self-compassion ... -
Self-Compassion and Perfectionism
Woodfin, Vivian Irena (Doctoral thesis, 2022-06-16)Suffering, failure and imperfection are inevitable parts of human nature that all individuals will experience during their lifetime. However, how individuals relate to themselves when they are struggling may play an important ...