Perfectionism is caused by a variety of factors, not only parents. Young adults have described pressure to appear flawless in every domain, often effortlessly so — in schoolwork, athletics, activities, and looks — since the early 2000s. Social media has raised the bar in the pursuit of tee...
LEVITT: Hiding in the background of a lot of what you said is that you blame perfectionism, in large part, on capitalism and you recommend radical changes to the way economic activities are organized as a consequence. CURRAN: I don’t mention capitalism once in the book. ...
Perfectionism can also lead to giving up, not trying new activities or learning new skills for fear of failure. Some perfectionists would rather not try something new to avoid truly accepting their flaws. The anxiety that surrounds perfectionism can be debilitating to some. Sufferers might ...
A young man with a warm demeanor and a positive attitude, he reported a strong sense of satisfaction with his high school experience when reflecting on his activities and academics. Three major themes emerged from the thirty interviews conducted, which we discuss in turn below. Some participants ...
Those who adopt performance avoidance goals focus on avoiding potential activities that may lead to feelings of incompetence. Those who adopt performance approach goals are achievement focused and are driven by a need to appear competent. Using this framework, Speirs Neumeister found that gifted ...