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College Students Face Increasing Pressure to Be Perfect

Updated 2026-09-14 11:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Experts attribute the rise in perfectionism among college students to economic pressure and social comparison. The trend highlights broader societal issues affecting young adults.

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College students report rising perfectionism. Researchers point to economic pressure and inequality, while experts cite social comparison.
2026-09-14 11:00 UTC
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