Perfectionism — 3 faces of the pursuit of perfection
Self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed — 3 dimensions of perfectionism. Which one dominates in you?
Perfectionism — blessing or curse?
Hewitt and Flett's model distinguishes three dimensions: self-oriented (unrealistically high standards for yourself), other-oriented (demanding perfection from others), and socially prescribed (feeling that others expect perfection from you).
Socially prescribed perfectionism is the most toxic dimension, strongly linked to anxiety and depression. Research by Curran and Hill (2019) shows perfectionism is increasing among young people, especially the social dimension driven by social media.
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