Perfection is a central goal for many musicians and health professionals. The present study compared perfectionism between music and medical students to examine whether perfectionism is adaptive or maladaptive and how it evolves during university studies. Furthermore, the association between perfectionism and anxiety was investigated in both populations to determine possible implications for mental and general health.
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