01920nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260001800042653001800060653002200078653002200100653001600122653001300138653001100151100002200162700001900184245010700203856006600310300001000376490000700386520128300393022001401676       2017                            d  cjanbElsevier10aPerfectionism10aPhysical activity10aStress perception10aAdolescence10aStudents10aGender1 aAntonio J. Muñoz1 aJuan González00aStress perception and perfectionism in adolescent students. Influences of physical activity and gender  uhttp://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S113479371730009X  a32-370 v233 aCoping styles and healthy habits (physical activity) to perceive and interpret stress in a useful way are learnt during adolescence. Personal growth and psychological well-being result when these changes (physical, social and psychological), or developmental tasks, are actively overcome. This has been shown to be an important period in the development of the personality facet perfectionism. In this light, the aim of this study was to identify the influence of gender and physical activity on perfectionism and perceived stress indicators. A total of 127 adolescents (45 females and 82 males) aged 13 to 17 years (M=14.56; SD=1.57) were enrolled, who completed the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) self-reports, and an ad-hoc sociodemographic questionnaire. The results revealed significant differences in the adaptive perfectionism indicators (personal standards and organisation) between those who were physically active and those who were not. In conclusion, the coherent practice of physical activity offers possibilities for individuals to enhance their adaptive perfectionism indicators, bearing in mind the risks to physical, mental and social well-being associated with physical exercise of excessive duration or intensity.  a1134-7937