Why do some students struggle with perfectionism?
Abstract
By considering the causes and consequences of perfectionism, Chapter 3 provides readers with a greater understanding of why it&s;s such a destructive condition in an educational context. In addition to outlining the emotional toll that perfectionism takes on students’ well-being, it also explores the different theories about whether perfectionism is entirely harmful in an academic context. Breaking down the concept into sub-categories, this chapter places perfectionism in a societal context and provides explanations for its increasing prevalence among students.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Perfectionism
Procrastination
Anxiety Studies
Student Stress and Coping
Grit
Self-Efficacy
and Motivation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 46–63
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter