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1. Religious Teachings: Explores how religious teachings can influence perfectionistic tendencies, both positively and negatively.2. Spiritual Perfectionism Differentiates between striving for spiritual growth and unhealthy perfectionism that leads to guilt and anxiety.3. Role of Grace: Emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting grace to counteract the negative effects of perfectionism.4. Community Support: Highlights the role of religious communities in providing support and reducing perfectionistic pressures.5. Balancing Effort and Faith: Encourages balancing personal effort with faith in divine assistance to achieve a healthier approach to perfectionism.For additional information see:https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/religion-and-perfectionism
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Perfectionism's Influence on Adolescent Mental Health by Mark D. Ogletree
This article by Mark D. Ogletree was published in BYU Studies 63, no. 4 (2024).
Key points from this article:
Types of Perfectionism: Adaptive (positive outcomes) vs. Maladaptive (negative mental health outcomes).
Mental Health Impact: Maladaptive perfectionism increases anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout in adolescents.
Influences: High parental expectations and societal pressures contribute to perfectionistic traits.
Interventions: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness can help manage perfectionism.
Supportive Environment: Creating a supportive environment and encouraging balance can mitigate negative effects.
To read this article online for free, go to
https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/perfectionisms-influence-on-adolescent-mental-health
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Oracles of God: A New Digital Collection of Significant Prophetic Documents
This article by Ryan S. Gardner introduces the Oracles of God collection at the David O. McKay Library at Brigham Young University–Idaho, which compiles documents relating to prior declarations, statements, etc. from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. It discusses the criteria for documents that are included in this new digital collection and how it can be helpful to church membership.
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New Deacon
This poem by Kevin Klein received an honorable mention in the 2021 Clinton F. Larson Poetry Contest, sponsored by BYU Studies.
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Covenant Language in Biblical Religions and the Book of Mormon
This article from Noel B. Reynolds discusses the use of covenant as a concept in religious tradition and scripture, and consider how it has been discussed in scholarship up to the current day. Reynolds then discusses how these ideas can tie to the understanding of covenant in the Book of Mormon and how this study can "enrich those teachings for a modern reader."
BYU Studies publishes scholarship that is informed by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Submissions are invited from all scholars who seek truth "by study and also by faith" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118), discern the harmony between revelation and research, value both academic and spiritual inquiry, and recognize that knowledge without charity is nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2). For more information, visit our website at byustudies.byu.edu
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