Perfectionism: A Factor of Personal Development or a Psychological Risk (Scientific Review)

Authors

  • Robiya Bektemirova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-3-0335

Keywords:

perfectionism, healthy perfectionism, unhealthy perfectionism, high standards, socially prescribed perfectionism, depression, parenting style

Abstract

This article examines the problem of perfectionism from a psychological perspective. The striving to be perfect at all times and to work without error is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon among many people today. The article analyses two manifestations of this phenomenon: its positive side, which motivates personal growth, and, conversely, its negative side, which leads to constant anxiety and self-dissatisfaction. It also considers the question of when high self-demand is a beneficial trait and when it becomes a psychological problem, and examines the role of the family environment, parenting style and social networks in the formation of perfectionism.

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References

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Published

2026-10-12

Issue

Vol. 2 No. October Issue (2026)

Section

International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities Research

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Perfectionism: A Factor of Personal Development or a Psychological Risk (Scientific Review). (2026). The Journal of Interdisciplinary Human Studies, 2(October Issue), 121-124. https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-3-0335