The study aimed to determine the levels of perfectionism and anxiety of collegiate athletes in a state university and whether the dimensions of perfectionism are significant predictors of the dimensions of anxiety of the respondents. The mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was utilized in the study. As part of the data-gathering tools, the researcher utilized two standardized instruments: the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale and the Burns Anxiety Inventory. The respondents were 409 collegiate athletes representing 94% of the total athlete population. Data was gathered online using the Google Form. Selected 11 collegiate athletes were also asked to participate in the interview. The results revealed the following: the level of perfectionism of the respondents in the five dimensions is average; the respondents have a high level of perfectionism in the organization dimension of perfectionism; most have severe to extreme anxiety levels. Thus, there is a significant relationship between perfectionism and anxiety among the respondents. Regression analysis was employed to test whether perfectionism is a significant predictor of anxiety. The results indicated that concern over mistakes is a significant predictor of anxious thoughts, anxious feelings, and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Keywords: Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxious Thoughts, Anxious Feeling, Physical Symptoms of Anxiety.
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