Ileana-Loredana VITALIA
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creative-meditation, perfectionism, self-development, self-compassion.
The present study explores the dynamic interactions between the three dimensions of perfectionism (rigid perfectionism, self-critical perfectionism and narcissistic perfectionism) and the components of self-compassion (self-kindness, self-judgement, common humanity, mindfulness, overidentification and isolation). The main objective was to identify the most significant correlations between perfectionism and self-compassion. Results indicated significant negative correlations between each of the three types of perfectionism and self-kindness. These results were further applied in a quasi-experiment focused on highlighting the effectiveness of a humanistic-experiential exercise that combined multiple expressive-creative techniques (loving-kindness and self-compassion creative meditation, mindfulness and drawing) in diminishing the negative aspects of perfectionism. Paired Samples T test analyses showed significant differences regarding self-critical perfectionism, socially prescribed perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism and general perfectionism score after the experiment. Being able to self-center in a gentle, supportive and understanding manner gave the participants the context to access the personal resources of warmth and compassion and to enhance the capacity of self-acceptance.
Cite this paper: Vitalia, I.L. (2025). IMPERFECTIONS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING: THE ROLE OF SELF-COMPASSION CREATIVE MEDITATION ON RECONVERTING THE NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF PERFECTIONISM. Current Trends in Natural Sciences, 14(28), 116-121. https://doi.org/10.47068/ctns.2025.v14i28.011
