"Perfectionism is the belief that we must do well every time and all the time and that how well we do is a measure of our value as a person. A college student's sense of self thus depends on how well they do in class, how good they look, how smart they are (compared to others), how many friends they have, and so on."
"Perfectionism leads to cycles of negative thoughts and behaviors. Students work hard, but it never feels like enough. The reality of college is that students are being judged on every assignment in every class. This can lead to constant comparison, both with other students and with the ideal of the 'best student.'"
"Recent surveys show that a majority of college students are struggling with perfectionism-65-84 percent-and it has a tremendous impact on achievement and well-being. Perfectionism isn't simply about striving to do well or aiming for excellence."
Perfectionism among college students is rising significantly and profoundly impacts mental health and academic performance. Perfectionism differs from striving for excellence; it is the belief that one must perform perfectly at all times and that self-worth depends entirely on achievement. This mindset extends across academics, appearance, intelligence, and social connections. When inevitable failures occur, they feel devastating rather than disappointing. Perfectionism creates destructive cycles where students overwork, become overscheduled, experience constant comparison with peers, and feel perpetually inadequate despite their efforts. The condition leads to overwhelming stress, procrastination, and feelings of never being enough, regardless of actual accomplishments.
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