Posts about: perfectionists

Perfectionist teens reported more depression and stress during COVID-19

Perfectionist teens reported more depression and stress during COVID-19

Perfectionists are sometimes thought of as superheroes: people who are high achievers and seem to always have it all together. Perfectionism is different from simply trying to do a good job or even seeking excellence. Rather, perfectionism refers to rigidly requiring nothing short of absolute perfection and being highly self-critical. Our recent study, published in the journal Child Development, […]…