Sentences with phrase «downward social comparison»

A significant difference was found between individuals with and without symptoms of depression on levels of automatic negative thoughts, downward social comparison and self - esteem.

Similar to downward social comparison, it falls under the umbrella of palliative coping styles, as it serves as an indirect, inactive coping strategy (Ybema, Gibbons & Ipenburg, 2001).

Downward social comparison has been categorized as palliative, and involves dealing with distress indirectly by coasting through those situations with no direct acknowledgment or attempt to solve them.

In addition, downward social comparison effects — or comparing oneself to someone perceived as less skilled — were identified as participants that perceived their avatar as more obese than their virtual opponent showed decreased physical activity in the real world while playing the game.

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Whether the rush comes from food or drugs; money or prestige; gambling or overwork, this downward cycle inevitably leads to discontent, social comparison, restlessness, depression and even addiction.

That said, social comparisons happen naturally and do not need to be negative, especially if a balance is struck between upward and downward comparisons.

Some ways in which biases may contaminate reports of growth are: social desirability, biases in cognitive reconstruction, downward comparisons and effects of subsequent events and interactions (Pyszczynski & Greenberg, 1992).

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