How can adults — parents, educators, software designers, social media entrepreneurs — fortify the more discerning approach and safeguard teens against making the kinds of
negative social comparisons that compromise their wellbeing?
Not exact matches
That said,
social comparisons happen naturally and do not need to be
negative, especially if a balance is struck between upward and downward
comparisons.
The Key's survey of more than 1,000 school leaders found that issues were more prevalent at a primary level, with almost six in 10 (59 %) saying they've had to deal with parents»
negative posts on
social media, in
comparison to almost half (46 %) of secondary school leaders.
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.
Perhaps the best example of a holiday that triggers
social comparison and motivates people to fall into
negative thinking traps is New Year's Eve: the only holiday that bridges the old and new years.