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Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse | Thomas Curran
It's not just you: perfectionism has been rising for 30 years.
Who it's for
Curran presents his meta-analysis (Curran & Hill, 2019, Psychological Bulletin) showing perfectionism rose in US, Canadian and UK college students from 1989 to 2016, especially socially prescribed perfectionism (believing others demand perfection of you).
Pressured, inadequate, constantly self-evaluating→Seeing the cultural roots of the pressure; more self-accepting
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What it is
Social psychologist Thomas Curran's TEDMED 2018 talk examines rising perfectionism among young people, describing data showing increases in perfectionism since 1989, with the largest rise in socially prescribed perfectionism, the belief that others expect you to be flawless.
Where to find it
Free on YouTube.
Before you start
Heads up: Mentions suicidal ideation.
Age: Not rated (suggested 13+)
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