Multidimensional perfectionism is related to burnout in surgeons
Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal
Published online on May 19, 2026
Abstract
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Accounts of work-related pressure by surgeons suggest a link between burnout – an unhealthy occupational phenomenon – and perfectionism – the perceived or actual need to be perfect. Adopting a stress-based theoretical framework, the present study assesses ...
Accounts of work-related pressure by surgeons suggest a link between burnout – an unhealthy occupational phenomenon – and perfectionism – the perceived or actual need to be perfect. Adopting a stress-based theoretical framework, the present study assesses ...