Objective : The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among perfectionism, strains, grit, and well-being in precision casting employees. Methods : Employing a cross-sectional survey design, a representative sample was recruited from the precision casting industry (N = 98, Mage = 35.79, 45% female). Participants completed an online survey assessing perfectionism variables using the Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale (PANPS), strains variables with the Personal Strain Questionnaire—PSQ (Strain), grit variables through the Short Grit Scale—Grit-S, and well-being variables via the Satisfaction with Life Scale and Affect. Results : Positive perfectionism demonstrated strong positive relationships with satisfaction with life and positive affect, while negative perfectionism exhibited weaker positive relationships. Negative perfectionism also displayed a positive relationship with negative affect and indicated positive relationships with strains across four dimensions. As anticipated, grit was positively associated with positive perfectionism, satisfaction with life, and positive affect but negatively associated with negative affect strains across four dimensions. Positive perfectionism significantly predicted vocational strain, satisfaction with life, and positive affect, whereas negative perfectionism predicted strains across four dimensions and negative effects. Crucially, grit significantly predicted strains across four dimensions, negative affect, and satisfaction with life. Conclusion : Positive perfectionism can play a beneficial role in promoting well-being, whereas negative perfectionism may pose risks for vocational, psychological, interpersonal, and physical strains. Moreover, grit emerges as a significant factor in preventing negative outcomes including strains across four dimensions and negative affect to increase the overall life satisfaction.
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