Paul L. Hewitt

Paul L. Hewitt is a distinguished Canadian psychologist recognized for his pioneering research on perfectionism and its psychological implications. He serves as a professor at the University of British Columbia and operates a private practice, where he focuses on understanding the underlying factors that contribute to perfectionistic behavior. His work highlights how perfectionism can stem from a desire for acceptance and control, often linked to early life experiences. Hewitt's contributions to the field have established him as a leading expert, particularly through the development of the multidimensional perfectionism scale, which categorizes various forms of perfectionism and their impacts on mental health.