Interplay of Rumination, Perfectionism, Resilience, Self-Handicapping, and Impostorism: A Psychological Review Mimicking Empirical Analysis
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rumination, perfectionism, resilience, self-handicapping, impostorism, mental healthAbstract
This article reviews the interconnected dynamics of rumination, perfectionism, resilience, self-handicapping, and impostorism, framing them as a quasi-empirical model akin to structural equation pathways in psychological research. Drawing on synthesized evidence, maladaptive perfectionism emerges as a predictor of rumination (β ≈ .50), which mediates links to impostorism and self-handicapping, moderated by resilience (β ≈ -.30). Pseudo-methodological sections simulate primary data analysis from hypothetical student samples (N = 1,200), yielding fit indices like CFI = .95. Findings highlight resilience training as an intervention target, with implications for clinical practice. Gaps in longitudinal integration are noted.
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