Sentences with phrase «upward social comparisons»
Quite possibly, exposure to relationship media may lower satisfaction as the result of upward social comparisons (i.e., comparing the self to someone better off).5 Let's be honest, as a billionaire, philanthropist, and sex god, Christian Grey sets the bar pretty high.
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That said, social comparisons happen naturally and do not need to be negative, especially if a balance is struck between upward and downward comparisons.
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