Men who reported higher levels of socially-prescribed perfectionism had partners who reported higher levels of sexual distress. This suggests that when men feel pressured to be perfect by others, it may contribute to negative sexual experiences for their partners.

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Chronic pain worsened by harsh self-criticism 🩹🧠, study finds. People living with chronic pain tend to be more perfectionistic, less self-compassionate and – depending on the measure – less confident in their ability to cope. These psychological traits may intensify suffering.

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Potential bridge between narcissism and OCD: the drive for perfection may be the bridge connecting narcissism to obsessive-compulsive symptoms. For people with narcissistic traits, the inability to meet their own lofty standards is a primary driver of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. 🧠✨🔗

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* 🧠 New research published in *Personality and Individual Differences* reveals imposter syndrome is strongly linked to rigid and self-critical perfectionism, but not narcissistic perfectionism.

* ⚖️ The study of 278 University of Pennsylvania undergraduates found that individuals experiencing imposter feelings tend to set inflexible flawless performance standards (rigid perfectionism) and engage in harsh self-judgment (self-critical perfectionism).

* 🚫 In contrast, grandiose beliefs of superiority (narcissistic perfectionism) showed no significant connection to imposter syndrome. Those with narcissistic traits were less likely to discount their own achievements.

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A new study has found that narcissism and perfectionism are more closely linked in everyday life than previously thought, with moment-to-moment changes in these traits shaping how people think and feel.

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College students feel more pressure to be perfect than they did a generation ago. Research found that increase in perfectionism may be tied to social and economic factors such as rising inequality and slowing economic growth.

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🎓 College students face significantly higher pressure to be perfect compared to a generation ago, according to new research from the American Psychological Association.

📈 This rise in perfectionism may be linked to societal and economic shifts like increasing inequality and slower economic growth.

📉 Data from 307 studies (1989-2024) involving over 82,000 students show an overall increase in self-reported perfectionism, with "perfectionistic concerns" (fear of failure, judgment) rising faster than "perfectionistic strivings."

🧠 The study, published in Psychological Bulletin, highlights that perfectionism is associated with increased depression and anxiety, and suggests focusing on cultural and economic factors to address the youth mental health crisis.

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