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The Positive Impact of Friendly Upward Social Comparison
09:43 - 17:21 (07:37)
Friendly upward social comparison can serve as a motivational tool to push individuals towards achieving their goals and improving themselves, as opposed to causing negative effects on self-esteem. This can be seen in how it pushes people to exercise and achieve more.
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Social comparison can cause insecurity and create a temporary hierarchy that affects our self-worth and perception of ourselves compared to others.
09:43 - 14:28 (04:44)
Social Comparison
Summary
Social comparison can cause insecurity and create a temporary hierarchy that affects our self-worth and perception of ourselves compared to others.
ChapterThe Positive Impact of Friendly Upward Social Comparison
Episode61. Why we compare ourselves to others
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Friendly competition and upward social comparison can be effective in pushing individuals to achieve more and exercise more often.
14:28 - 17:21 (02:52)
Social Comparison
Summary
Friendly competition and upward social comparison can be effective in pushing individuals to achieve more and exercise more often. This can lead to a spike in self-esteem and contribute to self-growth.