PERFECTIONISM AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between perfectionism, anxiety, and depression among young adults. A correlational research design was used, and data were collected from 100 young adults aged 19–30 years in Bareilly City through random sampling. SPSS was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. The findings revealed a moderate positive correlation between perfectionism and anxiety (r = .61), indicating that higher levels of perfectionism were associated with higher levels of anxiety. Similarly, a moderate positive correlation was found between perfectionism and depression (r = .60), suggesting that individuals with greater perfectionistic tendencies experienced higher levels of depressive symptoms. The results indicate that maladaptive perfectionism is significantly associated with psychological distress among young adults. The study highlights the importance of addressing unhealthy perfectionistic tendencies to promote better mental health and emotional well-being.