Understanding the Rise of Perfectionism

Perfectionism is on the rise due to societal changes, including increased pressure from social media and competitive environments.

• Thomas Curran explains, “Social media provides a constant highlight reel of everyone’s achievements, making it feel like we’re never good enough.”
• Curran's studies highlight that young adults today face more societal pressure to succeed academically, socially, and professionally than past generations. This contributes to growing levels of self-criticism and anxiety.