Perfectionism's Influence on Adolescent Mental Health

Abstract

Mark D. Ogletree examines how perfectionism affects adolescent mental health in Latter-day Saint contexts. Findings include that LDS suicide ideation rates are lower than commonly assumed, alongside related discussion of pornography exposure and mental health.

Findings for Latter-day Saints

• LDS adolescent suicide ideation rates are lower than commonly assumed.
• Perfectionism is identified as a relevant — but not unique-to-LDS — factor in adolescent mental health.
• Discusses pornography exposure and its relationship to adolescent wellbeing.

Limitations in methodology

Published in BYU Studies (faith-affiliated outlet); audience and framing oriented toward LDS readers.

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Cite this study

Ogletree, M. D. (2024). Perfectionism's Influence on Adolescent Mental Health. BYU Studies 63, no. 4 (2024). https://byustudies.byu.edu/issue/63-4

Mark D. Ogletree. "Perfectionism's Influence on Adolescent Mental Health." BYU Studies 63, no. 4 (2024), 2024. https://byustudies.byu.edu/issue/63-4.

@article{ogletree_perfectionism_adolescent_mental_health_2024,
  title = {Perfectionism's Influence on Adolescent Mental Health},
  author = {Mark D. Ogletree},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {BYU Studies 63, no. 4 (2024)},
  url = {https://byustudies.byu.edu/issue/63-4},
}