Perfectionism
Perfectionism
Perfectionism (/pəːfɛkʃəˌnɪz(ə)m/) is a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations.
Etymology
The term "perfectionism" has its roots in the Latin word "perfectio", which means "to complete" or "to finish". It was first used in the 19th century to describe a theological doctrine.
Definition
Perfectionism is often defined as the relentless striving for extremely high standards, judging one's self-worth based largely on the ability to strive for and achieve such unrelenting standards, and experiencing negative consequences of setting such demanding standards, yet continuing to go for them despite the huge cost.
Related Terms
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder: A chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Self-esteem: Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.
- Procrastination: The action of delaying or postponing something.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perfectionism
- Wikipedia's article - Perfectionism
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