FEATURES OF SELF-ATTITUDE IN PERSONALITY WHO STRIVES FOR PERFECTION

Abstract

The article considers that personal phenomenon of «perfectionism» is a complex psychological construct. Perfectionism sets a rhythm of life of modern man, the style, quality and speed of social activity. In modern psychology, perfectionism is regarded as a psychological construct that combines extremely high standards from expected performance and aspiration, which to some extent determines the unique relationship of the individual to it, it’s striving for perfection. However, in recent years in the scientific literature indicated a steady trend towards more differentiated approach to perfectionism and self-study of its specific forms. According to recent studies, perfectionism is associated with many personal characteristics, namely, the basic personal qualities and attitude. Among the factors that lead to the formation of striving for perfection out of individual factors, family factors and treatment modality features and personality. In modern psychological science there are different conceptual models of perfectionism, in which this phenomenon is seen as a multidimensional phenomenon. However, the existing understanding of the psychology of perfectionism cannot shed light on the circumstances that striving for perfection in itself is not pathological, but becomes so only due to certain circumstances, thus the question arises ontogeny perfectionism research areas of modern study of the phenomenon of perfectionism personality. So, the perfectionist has high personal standards, focusing on their mistakes and excessive self-control that do not allow young people to quickly and adequately respond to the changing situation. There is a tendency to excessive self-observation and reflection occurring at a general negative emotional background. It is a rejection causes excessive demands on others, and cannot easily adapt to the changing situation.