Perfectionism is skyrocketing in young adults and economic pressure might be the culprit

More Is Never Enough: College Students Face Record Pressure To Be Perfect

Students today are not only demanding more from themselves. They increasingly believe that everyone around them is demanding perfection from them too, while growing more anxious, indecisive, and prone to distress over mistakes. The post More Is Never Enough: College Students Face Record Pressure To Be Perfect appeared first on StudyFinds.

Perfectionism is skyrocketing in young adults and economic pressure might be the culprit

College students in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are experiencing rising levels of perfectionism, a trend that appears to be accelerating in response to modern economic pressures. The findings indicate that young adults are increasingly struggling with fear of failure, a psychological shift that tends to worsen existing mental health challenges. This research was recently published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. Perf…