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social comparison
Also known as: social comparison processes
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Implications for Mental Health and Coping Strategies | OxJournal oxjournal.org Aug 12, 2024 6 facts
referenceNesi and Prinstein (2015) conducted a longitudinal study finding that increased social media use predicted increases in depressive symptoms among adolescents, a relationship mediated by peer-related stressors such as cyberbullying and social comparison.
referenceIncreased Facebook use is associated with greater social comparison, which predicts lower self-esteem and higher levels of depression.
claimVogel et al. (2014) found that increased Facebook use was associated with greater social comparison, which predicted lower self-esteem and higher levels of depression.
referenceThe study 'Social comparison, social media, and self-esteem' by E. A. Vogel, J. P. Rose, L. R. Roberts, and K. Eckles was published in Psychology of Popular Media Culture, volume 3, issue 4, pages 206-222.
referenceLeon Festinger proposed the theory of social comparison in 1954, which states that individuals determine their own social and personal worth and value based on how they compare themselves to others.
referenceFestinger (1954) proposed a theory of social comparison processes.
Understanding the Psychology of Impulse Buying in E-Commerce jmsr-online.com Aug 9, 2025 3 facts
claimEmotional arousal, product novelty, and social comparison exert a stronger influence on consumers than rational evaluation, creating opportunities for impulse purchases.
referenceSurvey-based quantitative studies on impulse buying typically assessed variables including impulsivity, hedonic drive, perceived pleasure, website happiness, and emotional triggers such as anxiety, thrill, or social comparison.
claimEmotional arousal, product novelty, and social comparison exert a stronger influence on consumers than rational evaluation, creating opportunities for impulse purchases.
The Scarcity Effect in Marketing: Description, Psychology ... leadalchemists.com 1 fact
claimThe Scarcity Effect triggers heightened social comparison with others, which influences an individual's self-perception.
The Influence of Behavioral Biases on Investment Decisions jmsr-online.com Jul 8, 2025 1 fact
referenceSwain and Jena (2023) reconceptualized knowledge hiding as a dynamic, intentional, and context-sensitive behavior that is often shaped by perceived competitiveness and social comparison rather than solely by malice.
The Psychology Behind Financial Choices: The Role of Cognitive ... tutoring.hsa.net 1 fact
claimSocial comparison often leads individuals to match the spending habits of family and friends, a phenomenon known as 'keeping up with the Joneses', which can lead to future financial constraints.