Perfectionism is a personality trait that strives
for high standards of performance and is accompanied by a tendency to
critically evaluate oneself, which is closely related to individual mental
health and has a profound impact on individuals’ work, study and life. Nevertheless, there are controversies in its nature and characters and
whether its impact on mental health is positive or negative still exists in the
domain of perfectionism, calling for further discussions. The article
identifies key findings in the perfectionism literature, reviews and summarizes
the current state of perfectionism research, including the conceptual
dimensions of perfectionism, the cluster of perfectionism, and the negative and
positive effects of perfectionism on mental health. Finally, several future research
directions were discussed.
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