Whether we are going to the gym more often or looking for new skincare programs, young people are constantly improving themselves. After many years of study, learning is smarter, more sociable and sporty. Isn't this our work?
A new study shows that millennials are more likely than previous generations to put pressure on themselves (and others). (Source: ViewApart / iStock / GettyImages) Although a recent study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin showed that Millennials are more likely than before, but want There is nothing wrong with living a best life. Generations have put pressure on themselves (and others) to make them perfect, which can seriously affect our mental health.
To understand the impact of social and economic conditions on young people's personality, the study authors analyzed data from more than 40,000 US, Canadian and British university students between 1989 and 2016.
Each student completed a multidimensional perfectionist scale that measures three different perfectionisms: self-directed (perfect irrational desires), social rules (others' feelings about your excessive expectations), and others. Orientation (projecting unrealistic expectations onto others).
The researchers found that perfectionism has increased from the previous generations. From the late 1980s to 2016, self-directed perfectionism scored by 10%, socially perfectionism increased by 33%, and other oriented perfectionism increased by 16%.
But what's wrong with trying to be your best version? Unfortunately, studies have shown a link between perfectionism and clinical depression, anorexia nervosa and suicidal thoughts. It is also related to the sensitivity of stress and failure.
As you might guess, social media is part of the problem. The authors point out that young people are more competitive than previous generations, in part because the job market is more difficult. Millennials compare themselves to others, spend more on material wealth, and spend more time on social media. According to a survey in 2017, the latter will only shake the flames of the body - image anxiety and social alienation, satisfying us to keep up with the cardDai Shan and the desire for loneliness.
Of course, perfection is impossible, so we are constantly preparing for failure and disappointment. So now?
We can't completely change our culture overnight, but we can make small changes to our habits and mindsets to show ourselves some love. The British Columbia Association of Anxiety Disorders writes that it is important to recognize negative self-talk and focus on the positive side. It can also help you think about how your friends and family see your achievements: Of course, you might think that going to the gym three times a week is not good enough, but if you hear, you might be proud of your friends, what am she doing? same.
What do you think?
Do you think the research results accurately represent your experience? Does perfectionism have a negative impact on your life, how did you learn to overcome it? What can young people do to combat the perfectionist culture around them? Share in the comments section.
