The perniciousness of perfectionism: A meta‐analytic review of the perfectionism–suicide relationship
Journal of Personality2017Vol. 86(3), pp. 522–542
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Martin M. Smith, Simon Sherry, Samantha Chen, Donald H. Saklofske, Christopher J. Mushquash, Gordon L. Flett, Paul L. Hewitt
Abstract
Results lend credence to theoretical accounts suggesting self-generated and socially based pressures to be perfect are part of the premorbid personality of people prone to suicide ideation and attempts. Perfectionistic strivings' association with suicide ideation also draws into question the notion that such strivings are healthy, adaptive, or advisable.
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