In today’s episode of the Social Work Journal, we talk about perfectionism. Perfectionism has a bit of a negative connotation to it but can be beneficial. Deltom is a self-proclaimed perfectionist, which is why she was inspired to see what scientific research says about perfectionism. Throughout this episode, Deltom shares the findings of some peer-reviewed research about perfectionism, what makes perfectionism healthy vs unhealthy, and the role perfectionism plays in Deltom’s life.

[02:11] Defining Perfectionism – Deltom talks about several definitions and explanations of perfectionism developed by different experts and distinguished organizations.

[04:18] Three Categories of Perfectionism –Deltom explores the unique characteristics of each of these categories.

[06:40] Personal Traits and Perfectionism – How different types of  ...