  Today, technologies, devices and systems play a major role in our lives.
Anecdotal commentary suggests that such technologies and our interactions with
them create a false sense of perfectionism about life, events and its outcomes.
While it is admirable to strive for better outcomes, constant and sometimes
unrealistic expectations create a psychological condition commonly known as
Perfectionism, the fear of not doing something right or the fear of not being
good enough. In this paper, based on the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM-III), we conceptualize digital perfectionism as an
emerging disorder, that is specific to our increasing interactions with tools
and technologies. By using a sample of 336 individuals, this study makes
valuable early insights on digital perfectionism, its conceptualization and its
effects on the individuals.
