Suicidal behavior and perfectionism in adolescence

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Kastal'skaya-Borozdina AA, Dozorceva EG, Terekhina SA. [Suicidal behavior and perfectionism in adolescence]. Rossiiskii psikhiatricheskii zhurnal [Russian Journal of Psychiatry]. 2024;(3):45-54. Russian

Abstract

In this scientific review, in order to determine the significance of perfectionism as a predisposing factor in the etiology of suicidal behavior in adolescents, an analysis of a wide range of theoretical and empirical studies has been carried out. Approaches to the interpretation of the phenomenon of negative perfectionism, the connection between its components and auto-aggressive behavior, taking into account the specifics of adolescence, are described. Perfectionistic experiences are caused by a person’s subjective inconsistency with his ideal Self or other people’s expectations. In the structure of factors, perfectionism is presented as a mediating link between social influences, emotional distress and suicidal behavior of adolescents. Further research is needed to establish the role of the Internet in the development of perfectionism and suicidal behavior in adolescents.

Keywords suicidal behavior; perfectionism; adolescence; risk factors

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