Volume 63:4 (2024) Print

This issue of BYU Studies (Volume 63, Number 4) delves deeply into the topic of perfectionism, especially as it relates to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This collection of articles examines the definitions, causes, and consequences of both healthy and toxic perfectionism. These articles discuss the intersection of perfectionism with religion, family dynamics, and mental health. Articles explore adolescent perfectionism, parental influences, and healing from toxic perfectionism, offering insights for scholars and lay audiences alike. The volume concludes by emphasizing the potential for adaptive perfectionism to promote growth and well-being within gospel teachings while warning against the pitfalls of unrealistic expectations and scrupulosity.