In this research paper, we sought to understand some of the driving forces behind the unhealthy struggles of perfectionism. Previous research has shown that perfectionism may be influenced by factors such as: low self-esteem, social media use, and Social Anxiety Disorder. In our correlational study, we tested the strength of these relationships by examining naturalistic daily changes in their variables longitudinally over a two-week period. We measured the levels of self-esteem, social comparison, social anxiety, and perfectionism by self-report on separate 0-100 point scales. Data pooled across participants in our correlational study showed significant correlations of perfectionism with self-esteem, social comparison, and social anxiety.
