A Review of Research on Perfectionism and Creativity

Liyuan Cheng

doi:10.54097/qa274q32

Authors

Liyuan Cheng

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/qa274q32

Keywords:

Perfectionism, Creativity, College Students

Abstract

The personality trait of perfectionism is very common among college students, while previous studies have concluded that perfectionism has a hindering effect on the development of creativity in individuals, the present study concluded that perfectionism also has a positive effect on creativity. Therefore, this study wants to explore the positive aspects of perfectionism on creativity.

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