Perfectionism in Childhood and Adolescence: A Developmental Approach

by Gordon L Flett, Paul L. Hewitt, Gordon L. Flett

Perfectionism is growing more prevalent among young people today, with increasing numbers of children admitting they feel pressure to be, or appear to be, perfect.

This book describes perfectionism's mental health costs and effects on achievement, explaining the myriad and often surprising ways children and adolescents exhibit perfectionism in their family, school, and social environments. Most important, the authors suggest clinical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433833093
• ISBN13: 9781433833090
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 385 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 10.1"