The relationship between positive and negative perfectionism levels, irrational beliefs and problem solving skills among pre-adolescence

The aim of this study is to examine the predictive effects of the concept of perfectionism, which is examined in two dimensions, on the level of irrational belief that gives its first signs during adolescence and problem solving skills. The sample of this study, which includes 383 participants, is the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students studying at the second level of primary education between the ages of 11-15. In order to evaluate the participants' problem solving, irrational beliefs and perfectionism levels, respectively; The Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale (PNPS), the Irrational Beliefs Scale for Adolescents (EMES) and the Problem Solving Inventory (CPA) for Children were used. In addition, the Sociodemographic Characteristics Data Form was used to evaluate sociodemographic characteristics. According to the findings obtained from the analysis of basic hypotheses; positive perfectionism and negative perfectionism have been found to have a significant predictive effect on irrational beliefs and problem solving skills (p<.05).