The Study of Preschool Teachers’ Perfectionism Levels in Relation with Demographic Variables

The major determinant of learning is the interaction between teacher and students. The quality of this interaction eases the learning, makes the process enjoyable and increases the performance of the student. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between preschool teachers’ perfectionism levels and their demographic variables. Relational screening method is used in the study. The research group was composed of 80 preschool teachers who work in public or private institutions in Istanbul City Center in 2013-2014. The data collection instruments are 8-questioned Demographic Questionnaire which was developed by the researcher according to related literature, and Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale for perfectionism measures. The data is analyzed via one-way ANOVA and t-test in order to determine any changes of perfectionism and sub-dimensions (concern over mistake, personal standards, parental expectations, parental criticism, doubts about actions, organization) according to demographic variables. As a result of research, perfectionism scores of the preschool teachers are significantly different according to their demographic characteristics such as age, graduation degree, professional experience, school type, professional experience at the present institution but there are no significant differences according to age group of children.