Examining the Mediating Role of Mindfulness in the Effect of Perfectionism on Students' Academic Progress

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the mediating role of Mindfulness in the effect of perfectionism on students' academic progress.   Method: The current research is practical and is carried out by descriptive correlational method. All ۱۲th grade female students in Isfahan city were the statistical population of the research, and using Morgan's table, the sample size was estimated to be ۴۰۰ people. For this purpose, a simple cluster sampling method is used. The tools used in the research are: Hill et al.'s perfectionism questionnaire (۲۰۰۴), Trier and Rich's multi-factor memory questionnaire (۲۰۰۲), and Pham and Taylor's academic achievement questionnaire (۱۹۹۰). In order to analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistical methods have been used. Inferential statistics were done through structural equation modeling and path analysis and regression coefficient using SPSS۲۳ software.   Findings: The findings of the research indicate that the first hypothesis is confirmed and that perfectionism has an effect on the academic progress of students with the mediating role of memory quality. Also, the second hypothesis was confirmed and perfectionism has an effect on academic progress with the mediating role of Mindfulness ability. In addition, the third hypothesis of the research has also been confirmed and perfectionism has an effect on the academic progress of students with the mediating role of meta-memory strategy.   Conclusion: It is necessary for the education authorities to consider the perfectionism of the students to create solutions such as suitable school facilities, suitable counseling and suitable training.

کلیدواژه ها:

Perfectionism ، Academic progress ، Mindfulness ، Students